1. So you want to take part in research
So you want to take part in research? Clinical Research Nurses Leading the way
Gail Woodburn - Lead Nurse Research and Innovation
Irene Pinto - Clinical Research Nurse
Lucy Dwyer Senior Clinical Research Nurse/Team leader
Sarah Thorpe – Clinical Research Nurse

2. Objective: To demonstrate how clinical research nurses are leading the way, locally, regionally and nationally and to share examples from practice of leadership in action at every level
The CMFT Experience – developing a model for the employment and professional development of clinical research nurses
Examples from Practice - Clinical Research nurses
As Nurse Researchers
Raising the research profile

3. Clinical Research Nursing
‘Nurses employed principally to
undertake research within the
clinical environment’
(UKCRC subcommittee for nurses in clinical research
(workforce) page 32)
‘Undertake work associated with the
efficient and successful conduct of clinical trials’
(Johnson & Stevenson 2010)

4. Clinical Research Nurse Role Study preparation Clinical Expertise
Research Conduct
Clinical
Research Nurse
Role
Education
Advocacy
Management

5. Clinical Research Nurses Leading the Profession
The CMFT Experience

6. 2013 The Journey 2009 Professional Framework Induction
Competency framework
Management structure -Research and professional accountability clear
Band 7 meetings
CRN meetings
Career Pathway in place
Role Developments
Regional and National developments
The Journey
2009
Unknown
Isolated
Unsupported
Unsafe practice

8. Leadership Creating the Vision
Developing/influencing/communicating/embodying
Setting Direction
Setting the context for change, high level decision-making
Working with others
Research nurses/PI’s/Senior nursing management/Divisional Directors
Demonstrating personal qualities
Influencing and negotiating skills
Acting with integrity
Delivering the Strategy and managing the service
Planning/resources/people/performance
Improving services
Evaluating/innovation/facilitating transformation

9. My Journey Research Nurse Genetics Staff Nurse Orthopaedics MRI
Medical Surgical Nurse India
MRes
BSc Nursing
Diploma in Nursing India
2010 to
2011
2009 to present
2006 to
2009
1997
2003 to 2009

10. Experience in Genetics Advice from colleagues
Research Journey
Research Question
Data Collection
Experience in Genetics
Sampling
Literature review
Interviews
Advice from colleagues
Transcription
MRes
Dissemination
Ethical approval
Results
Discussion
Identify Themes
Protocol
Collate Data
Study Design
Analysis

11. Leadership Skills and Knowledge
What I Learnt
Leadership Skills and Knowledge
EMPOWERMENT
Personal Qualities
Role Model
Vision for
the future
Sharing good
practice / skills
Management and
Teaching skills
Improve services
Disseminate ideas/
results to key
decision makers
Identify areas to
address
Confidence
Change in attitude
Strategic thinking

12. Clinical Research Nursing Leading the Development of a Research Culture
82% of the public think the NHS should offer opportunities to be part of research
‘It’s O.K to ask’ campaign
International Clinical Trials Day

15. Raising The Research Profile Leadership qualities
Demonstrating personal qualities
Communication skills
Innovative and creative thinking
Resistance and enthusiasm
Knowledge about relevant services, teams, conditions
Ability to tailor information to the needs/interest of different groups
Working with others
Liaison to find out what might work
Liaison to make it happen
Links with appropriate services/individuals
Managing services
Weighing up the anticipated benefits with the time/resources required
Improving services
Ensuring maximal recruitment
Reducing the potential for bias in study population
Setting direction
Outgoing and comfortable with meeting new people
Confident sharing their ideas in a team
Strategic thinking-what do we want to achieve and how will we do it?
Creating the vision
Appealing to different audiences
Gaining support from necessary individuals
Delivering the strategy
Raising the profile as anticipated
Continual re-assessment

16. So do you want to take part in research?
In your current role – spreading the word?
As a clinical research nurse?
As participant yourself?