Research Nurse Professional

Development Survey

Nicky PerryResearch Manager HIV/GUM

Chair of ICR Research Nurse Special Interest Group

Background

• ICR Research Nurse Special Interest group– Education – Training– Articles– Support– Networking

• Survey– October – December 2010– On-line questionnaire

Results – Demographics 221 responses

Gender Female 91%

Banding 6-7 85%

Years of experience >12 years 37%

Highest qualification BSc 35%

Employment NHS Trust 74%

Results – Study Leave Access to study leave 88%

Access per year 1-5 days 61% 6-10 days 24% 11-16 days 6% 1month 4% > 1month 5%

Access to funding 77%

Source of funding Employer 78%

Unmet needs……..

Time To attend study days

New to research “Learning as you go” Need structured development plans

Recognising and developing clinical skills More post graduate opportunities Study co-ordination courses More e-learning facilities

How would you like to receive the training?

Face to face

Workshops

Conferences

On-line training

What topics………..

Ethics / Regulatory Recruitment Competencies Informed consent Study co-ordination / management Communication skills

Competency framework for clinical research nurses

Used within practice Yes 45%

Have the competencies assisted in your professional development/appraisal process?

Quite a lot/a lot 28% Not at all/ a little 55%

Research Nurses and CTIMPsShould experienced Clinical Research Nurses be delegated

the role of taking informed consent for CTIMPs by the Principal Investigator?

33%

41%

3%

23%

Yes

No

Don't know

With sponsor approval

Conclusion

Limited data Low numbers

Good access to training and funding Majority band 6 and 7s

Need for professional development

Lack of formalised pathways for new research nurses

Competencies not widely used.

Way forward

Ideas for future training Dissemination on competencies and how

they can be used to link with development of role

Clarify roles and training re CTIMPs Training to be consistent and in partnership