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Competency Framework for Clinical Research Nurses
21 October 2011
Dr Leslie GellingReader in Research Ethics
Faculty of Health and Social Care
The Working Group:
• Deborah Beirne
• Sue Boase
• Anne Croudass
• Kate Craig
• Caroline Gunnell
• Eileen Dillon
• Anne Gordon
• Jayne Groves
• Rachel Hornabrook
• Caroline Humphreys
• Sara Jones
• Paul Maher
• Sandra Mulrennan
• Fiona O’Neill
• Chris Oxnard
• Helen Pidd
• Tom Quinn
• Martha Wrigley
Competency Framework i
1. To demonstrate understanding of the background, political influence and strategy regarding clinical research in the UK.
2. To work within, and adhere to, the requirements of research ethics, research governance and legislation:
2.1 Understands the role and remit of research ethics committees in the UK
2.2 Contributes to the preparation of documentation and submissions of applications for ethical approval.
3. To understand, apply and promote the principles and practice of obtaining valid informed consent.
Competency Framework ii
4. To apply professional knowledge and skills to facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused clinical research:
4.1 Contributes to the development of safe clinical research.
4.2 Contributes to efficient use of resources.
4.3 Contributes to the delivery of clinical research
4.4 Contributes to the safe collection and storage of data and accurate completion of study documentation.
How to use the Framework:
• Complex role of Clinical Research Nurse (CRN).
• Flexibility – adapt for local use:
- Skills and behaviours
- Knowledge and understanding
- Band examples
- Additional reading, contextual information and websites