Job summary
Are you a Nurse, AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner who's passionate about improving patient care through research? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual with experience in research to join our friendly and supportive research team based at Hereford County Hospital.
The Clinical Research Nurses / AHPs / Clinical Research Practitioners support the delivery of clinical research across the Trust providing high quality patient care and data collection. The post holder will play a key role to enable clinical research to run smoothly, efficiently and whilst ensuring the highest standards are maintained.
Applications are welcomed from individuals without prior research experience or qualifications at Band 5 level. A structured competency based development plan will be put in place over a 12 month period, with the aim of progressing to a Band 6 Clinical Research Practitioner/Nurse upon successful completion and demonstration of the required competencies.
We are very keen to meet potential applicants and would be very happy to facilitate informal visits or answer enquiries regarding the post.
Work pattern: Usually Mon-Fri 9-5 but some flexibility may be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, supporting participants through the research pathway in accordance with the research protocol and relevant legislation. The role involves liaison with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all research is undertaken with patient safety and welfare as a key priority and that all projects are delivered efficiently, with adherence to time and target. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working with a diverse range of individuals, including patients and researchers.
The post holder will work with a high level of autonomy; understand clinical trial activity and GCP and be able to complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which contains more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner with a degree in a health related subject (E.g. Nurse/practitioner/AHP)
- International Council for Harmonisations guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) trained
- Post graduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing qualification such as ENB 998
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and also on an individual basis
- In depth Knowledge of the research governance framework and medicines for human use (clinical trials) regulations
- Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information accordingly
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office packages i.e. outlook, word, excel, powerpoint
- Phlebotomy competency or willingness to undertake training
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels
- Proven ability to take complex information and present this effectively according to audience needs and level of understanding
- Planning and organisational skills for a range of complex activities
- Analytical and judgment skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the differing demands of research studies
- Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Research at band 5 or equivalent
- Experience of teaching within clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change
Personal attributes
Essential
- Reliable
- Genuine interest in working in this area
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Team Player
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Ability to meet the moving and handling requirements of the job with reasonable adjustments required
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner with a degree in a health related subject (E.g. Nurse/practitioner/AHP)
- International Council for Harmonisations guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) trained
- Post graduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing qualification such as ENB 998
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and also on an individual basis
- In depth Knowledge of the research governance framework and medicines for human use (clinical trials) regulations
- Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information accordingly
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office packages i.e. outlook, word, excel, powerpoint
- Phlebotomy competency or willingness to undertake training
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels
- Proven ability to take complex information and present this effectively according to audience needs and level of understanding
- Planning and organisational skills for a range of complex activities
- Analytical and judgment skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the differing demands of research studies
- Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Research at band 5 or equivalent
- Experience of teaching within clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change
Personal attributes
Essential
- Reliable
- Genuine interest in working in this area
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Team Player
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Ability to meet the moving and handling requirements of the job with reasonable adjustments required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
