Band 6 IMD Study Coordinator and Quality Officer
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Job summary
The IMD service consists of a multidisciplinary team consists metabolic consultants, dieticians and nurse specialists and administration staffs.
The main responsibilities are to help identify IMD patients eligible to take part in a range of studies and to provide information and support for IMD patients involved in research studies. In some studies, this may involve the post-holder ensuring that service users' care and treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection are coordinated according to the appropriate study protocols. This will involve close liaison with the clinical team, welcome research facilities, rare disease unit, diagnostic facilities, as well as with appropriate Research & Development Departments, sponsor, and study monitors. Furthermore, the post-holder will be expected to assist in setting up research study , submissions to appropriate parties including REC, IRAS and internal hospital research and SAC for approvals, develop study documentation, organising regular audit and research management, supporting monitoring visits and inspections and maintenance of research databases and records.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support the clinical lead to develop, direct and coordinate an extensive service quality assurance (QA) and safety program in accordance with trust policy. Work closely with clinical team in developing IMD disease specific clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP). Ensures all clinical guidelines are updated periodically as per trust policy. Promote and support clinical audit amongst IMD team and champion the role of clinical audit in the NHS at the department level. Conducts both scheduled and unannounced audits of all project protocols and procedures and prepares reports of all findings and document corrective actions taken. Ensures all staffs have the appropriate training pertinent to the study they are involved. All the training logs have been regularly updated according to the policies and procedures of the Trust.
The post-holder will join the IMD team based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and will be managerially accountable to the Lead RD Nurse. They will work closely with the Principal and Co-investigators and other clinical and administrative members of the IMD teams.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
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Details
Date posted
15 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1081969DO
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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