Uju – detailed transcript
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Hi everyone
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I'm Uju
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A week in the life of a research nurse
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I'm a Community, Public Health
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A week in the life of a research nurse
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and Social Care Research Nurse.
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A week in the life of a research nurse
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I'm making this video
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to share a bit about my role
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and what it's like
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working in research nursing.
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There's not a lot of information
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out there about this career path,
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so I thought it would be helpful
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to give a glimpse into my typical week.
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Monday's usually start
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Monday: team meetings
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with a multidisciplinary team meeting,
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these involve doctors, social workers
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and other healthcare professionals,
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and we'll meet to discuss everything
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from study recruitment
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strategies to patient care.
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Following the meeting, I’ll ensure
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all the study information is accurate
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and up to date.
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Today we are discussing
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our ongoing study in a hospice
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looking into benefits
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of clinically assisted hydration
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at the end of life.
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Research roles are crucial
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to advancing healthcare,
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but many people don't realise
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how hands on they can be.
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I discovered this
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during a research placement
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while studying nursing at uni,
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and it shaped my entire career path.
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On Tuesday,
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Tuesday: home visit
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I visited a study participant in their home
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Tuesday: home visit
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to assess them
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by collecting data and biological samples -
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like blood or saliva -
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to support a study
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I'm involved in.
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This direct patient interaction
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is something I love about my job.
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It's rewarding
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to build relationships with participants
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and contribute to their care.
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Not many people know that research
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still involves a lot of patient care.
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I'm still using the clinical skills
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I learned at uni on a daily basis.
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Being able to take blood
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and administer medication, for example,
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means
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I can work
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on a wide range of research projects.
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Midweek, I head to the NHS to screen
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Wednesday: theatre list screening
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theatre lists.
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Wednesday: theatre list screening
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I'm looking for patients
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who fit into the criteria for our study,
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and I often recruit them
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before they go into surgery.
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This part of
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my job is fast
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paced and requires
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a lot of communication skills.
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I have to be able to explain the study
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to patients,
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answer their questions, and obtain
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informed consent
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before they head to theater.
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On Thursday,
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Thursday: community outreach
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I was at a community centre
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Thursday: community outreach
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promoting our research.
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I work across
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various non-NHS sites
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such as schools, prisons
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or care homes,
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to ensure that we're reaching
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as many people as possible.
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Public health
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research is all about accessibility
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and awareness.
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It's my job
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to make sure the community knows
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about the studies
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available to them
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and how they can participate.
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Fridays are usually
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Friday: Working from home
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my work from home
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Friday: Working from home
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days,
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a time to wrap up the week's work
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and plan for the next.
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whether it's analysing
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data, writing reports,
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or coordinating with my team.
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It's a crucial part
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of keeping our studies on track.
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I also reflect on
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how much I love this job.
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It's so much more than what people
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imagine when they think of nursing.
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It's diverse, impactful,
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and consistently evolving.
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I'm really excited
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about the doors
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that have been opened to me
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by working in research.
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So that's my week in a nutshell.
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If you're a nursing graduate
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or early in your career,
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don’t overlook research roles
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they offer
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so much more than you might think.
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You have the opportunity
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to conduct groundbreaking research,
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improve the lives of individuals
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and communities,
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and contribute
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to the advancement of healthcare.
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With a variety of settings,
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opportunities for growth,
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and the ability
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to make a real difference,
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it's a career that offers
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endless possibilities.
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