CNM, Clinical Trials & Research Unit

The function of the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 is to develop, maintain, and evaluate an environment that supports the Special care unit floor.

The CNM 2 will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide and maintain patient safety and care to the highest standard at the Mater Misericodiae University Hospital (MMUH).

Responsibilities

- The CNM2 will work closely with CNM3 and CTRU Clinical Director in the strategic planning and provision of services to this unit.

- The CNM2 will provide professional and clinical leadership and support to the nursing team in the CTRU.

- The CNM2 will coordinate and manage nursing resources within the CTRU.

- The post holder will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team who engage with researchers and clinicians to support clinical research within the CTRU.

- The CNM2 will be responsible for the line management, staff development and support for the nursing team in the CTRU

- The CNM2 will participate in education and training of new staff in the unit to achieve and maintain clinical competencies pertinent to the service.

- The CNM2 will actively lead on quality initiative projects which improve the patient care and outcomes and contribute to papers arising from studies undertaken by the CTRU.

- The CNM2 will participate in the internal and external audits to assess the quality of the service being provided.

- The CNM2 will participate in developing policies, standard of procedures and work instructions to maintain the highest standard and quality of work done.

- The CNM2 will assist CNM3 to ensure that all studies are conducted to the highest standard in accordance with ICH/GCP (R2), clinical trials directive 2001/20/EC and in keeping with local regulatory requirements.

- The CNM2 will also have a responsibility for a caseload of patients on clinical trials and research projects and take the lead of intensive studies which includes investigational medicinal products.

Please see the Job Description attached for further information.