For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To assess and ev.....
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials, and liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care. To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post-holder has responsibility are registered and reviewed by the Trusts R & D department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion. To liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials To liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research trials within the unit for which the post holder has a designated responsibility. To ensure the safe administration of all treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial To act as a support for patients and relatives throughout the trial, providing information as well as physical, spiritual and emotional support where necessary, and referring to other healthcare professionals where appropriate To participate in Trust wide education programmes, study days, courses, meetings or conferences as identified in their Personal Development Plan and deemed appropriate for their professional development by their line manager. Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trust's Disciplinary or Capability Procedures where formal action is necessary.
