MH13- Research Nurse (Band 6)
Specialist Services Division
Directorate of Haematology, Clinical
Immunology and Medical Genetics
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DETAILS
Job Title:
Haemostasis & Thrombosis Nurse
responsibility for clinical research
Band:
Band 6
Department/ Directorate:
Haematology
Base:
University Hospital of Wales
Clinical Board:
Specialist Services
Specialist
with
ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
Accountable to:
Senior Nurse (professionally)
Senior Nurse (managerially)
Reports to:
Haematology Team Leader (Trials Unit)
Our Values “CARING FOR PEOPLE; KEEPING PEOPLE WELL’
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has an important job to do. What we do matters
because it’s our job to care for people and keep them well. We all want to do this to the best
of our abilities – but we know that good intentions are not always enough.
At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board our values and example behaviours are:
We care about the people we serve and Treat people as you would like to be
treated and always with compassion
the people we work with
We trust and respect one another
We take personal responsibility
We treat people with kindness
We act with integrity
Look for feedback from others on how
you are doing and strive for better ways
of doing things
Be enthusiastic and take responsibility
for what you do.
Thank people, celebrate success and
when things go wrong ask ‘what can I
learn’?
Never let structures get in the way of
doing the right thing.
Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be
expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to
the delivery of high quality services to patients.
JOB SUMMARY
This post has arisen as a result of expansion in both clinical and research related work in the
Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre. The post holder will be a qualified nurse experienced
MH13- Research Nurse (Band 6)
in direct patient care, based within the UHW Haematology Directorate. Previous clinical trial
experience is an advantage, but full training and clinical support will be provided.
Responsibilities will include: participating in the management of patients with inherited and
acquired bleeding disorders as well as patients with thrombosis requiring treatment;
providing information about clinical trials to patients and their carers, patient monitoring and
collection of accurate and timely data about the effects of treatment and patient quality of
life.
The post holder will be expected to be proactive in the education of other healthcare
professionals about clinical trials and will be encouraged to prepare research reports and
updates for local and national meetings as required.
The post holder will work as part of the haemophilia and thrombosis nursing team with
specific responsibility for all nursing activities associated with Clinical Research Trials.
The Arthur Bloom Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre provide both clinical and laboratory
services for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders in Cardiff and the Vale of
Glamorgan. The Centre is also the designated Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre for
Wales which is nationally and internationally recognised. The Centre is enrolled in a number
of multi-centre national and international clinical trials, which are ongoing.
Job Purpose:
The Arthur Bloom Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre provide clinical and laboratory
services for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders. The service provides a whole
life service to patients and families with inherited bleeding disorders such as haemophilia
and von Willebrand’s Disease.
The centre is currently involved in a number of multi-centre national and international clinical
trials with a plan to increase the current research portfolio. The clinical trial portfolio will
include both commercial and non-commercial observational and drug intervention studies,
including the investigation of new treatments for the management of patients with
haemophilia, inherited and acquired bleeding disorders and platelet disorders such as
immune thrombocytopenia (ITP); in addition new studies are due to open investigating the
treatment and prevention of venous thrombosis as well as the development of new
anticoagulants and management of anticoagulant associated bleeding.
PRINICIPLE ACTIVITIES
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The post holder’s principle activities will be to act as Research Nurse with responsibility for
undertaking all nursing activities associated with Clinical Trials.
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To participate in the planning, preparation and conduction of Clinical Trials.
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To be familiar with all study protocols and amendments.
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To work closely with the Principal Investigator (consultant haematologist) and the study coordinator to ensure the smooth running of trials.
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To be familiar with all the relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GCP/ICH
relevant guidelines and to adhere to them at all times.
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To be responsible for recovery of all patient data.
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Regular presentations to other relevant heath care professionals.
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Liaising with Haemophilia staff, ward staff and CNS for haematology as necessary.
MH13- Research Nurse (Band 6)
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To keep up to date with current research.
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To provide information and education to patients and carers regarding trials.
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Demonstrate up to date knowledge and clinical skills in nursing patients with blood related
disorders providing support and information for family members.
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Work clinically within the Haematology Directorate to maintain clinical skills
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Maintain knowledge of all haematology related nursing developments and research.
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Maintain knowledge of current trends of healthcare and developments within the
profession.
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To be an active member of the Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre Day Unit seeing a wide
spectrum of adults with bleeding disorders and thrombosis
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Act in accordance with legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and all
Health Board policies and procedures.
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To act in accordance with hospital policies and guidelines for health and safety at work.
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Arrange for the safe and timely collection, separating, centrifuging and dispatch of clinical
samples and drugs in accordance with local, national and international protocols.
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Where the UHW CTU is acting as co-ordination centre for Haematology studies, arrange and
conduct site initiation visits. Assist sites in establishing GCP approved administrative
systems using the WCTU template for the setting up of files, and the WCTU Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) as guidance for all aspects of trial activity.
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Where the UHW CTU is the co-ordinating centre, carry out regular monitoring visits for
source verification of data collected and to ensure that these centres continue to practise all
trials activities in accordance with GCP guidelines.
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All employees of the Heath Board have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and
that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to cooperate with management to enable the Health Board to meet its own legal duties and to report any
hazardous situations or defective equipment.
FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT
The content of this job description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a
precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The job description is therefore intended to be
flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following
consultation with the post holder.
Date Prepared:
Prepared By:
Date Reviewed Sept 2015
Reviewed by Noreen Lewis, Lead Nurse
MH13- Research Nurse (Band 6)
Specialist Services Division
Directorate of Haematology, Clinical
Immunology and Medical Genetics
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Research Nurse
Department/ Directorate: Haematology
Clinical Board: Specialist Services
ESSENTIAL
RN level 1
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
Evidence of continuing
professional development
Recent experience at Band 5
level in an acute clinical
environment.
Band: Band 6
Base: University Hospital of Wales
DESIRABLE
Degree or willingness to
work toward
Haematology experience
Experience of working within a
multi disciplinary environment
Proven organisational skills
Competency
in
venepuncture
&
Evidence
of
excellent
cannulation
communication skills
IV drug administration
Attention to detail
SKILLS
Clinical skills required to
undertake complex nurse-led
interventions
in
research
studies
SPECIAL
KNOWLEDGE
PERSONAL
QUALITIES
(DEMONSTRABLE)
Knowledge of the Data
Protection Act
Willingness
to
ensure Attendance at Good
continuing
professional Clinical Practice training
development and to develop within the last 12 months
research skills
and an understanding of
the overarching principles
of GCP
Intuitive
Ability to travel in a
timely manner
Excellent communication skills
Empathetic to patients and
relatives
Self awareness
Application form
Interview
References
ILS training
Experience of undertaking
clinical research
ICH/ GCP guidelines
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
Application form
Interview
References
MH13- Research Nurse (Band 6)
Ability to communicate clearly
with all staff at all levels, both
internally and with external
agencies; and patients and
carers
OTHER (PLEASE
SPECIFY)
Ability to work on own
initiative, prioritise and
manage own workload, but
able to take direction when
necessary.
Ability to work in a demanding
environment.
Flexibility towards working day.
Ability to speak Welsh