Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a permanent position has arisen in Black Country Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Research Nurse or Practitioner to support the delivery of studies across a number of different clinical areas.
You will work on a broad range of interventional and observational studies, run by commercial sponsors and Academia, and also bring your organisational skills to our research team.
Ultimately, you will enhance the care we provide to patients and ensure that any research that is undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and it is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.
Please note: the advert may close earlier than stated if enough applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Nurse or Practitioner (CRP) role is pivotal in the efficient day-to-day running of commercial and academic clinical trials, supporting the trial's Principal Investigators in ensuring the smooth running of research studies. As Research Nurse or CRP , you will have the responsibility to play a significant part in coordinating research activities within the Trust, this will include assisting in study set up, identification of service users and staff for studies, enrolment, screening, consent taking and research follow up assessments.
This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and support the delivery of Mental health , dementia and learning disability clinical/observational studies
About us
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Across the whole of the region we provide:
- Adult and older adult mental health services
- Specialist learning disability services
- CAMHS
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.
We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Research provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to be part of cutting edge trials involving new and novel treatments as well as translational and questionnaire studies.
The post holder is expected to work autonomously and also as part of a team, be proactive and organised to deliver research and produce a quality data within timelines so the NIHR targets are achieved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Research provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to be part of cutting edge trials involving new and novel treatments as well as translational and questionnaire studies.
The post holder is expected to work autonomously and also as part of a team, be proactive and organised to deliver research and produce a quality data within timelines so the NIHR targets are achieved.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Health Science Degree or Nursing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the management of a broad portfolio of research studies within the NHS
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology
Knowledge
Essential
- The use of Web applications and MS Office applications.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
Desirable
- Knowledge and practical application of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies including ICH GCP
- Knowledge of health research delivery, design and methods
Skills/personal qualities
Essential
- To be able to assess patient information and to accurately record data in a timely manner
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to organise and manage own time and set and achieve own targets
- To help identify patients eligible to take part in research projects and to provide information, advice and support for patients involved in research projects
- Competent user of IT, especially MS-Office
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development that is appropriate to the job roles
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel around Black Country Healthcare sites to meet the needs of the service
- Be willing to undertake phlebotomy training in order to take blood for research purposes when required
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
- Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
- Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Health Science Degree or Nursing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the management of a broad portfolio of research studies within the NHS
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology
Knowledge
Essential
- The use of Web applications and MS Office applications.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
Desirable
- Knowledge and practical application of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies including ICH GCP
- Knowledge of health research delivery, design and methods
Skills/personal qualities
Essential
- To be able to assess patient information and to accurately record data in a timely manner
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to organise and manage own time and set and achieve own targets
- To help identify patients eligible to take part in research projects and to provide information, advice and support for patients involved in research projects
- Competent user of IT, especially MS-Office
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development that is appropriate to the job roles
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel around Black Country Healthcare sites to meet the needs of the service
- Be willing to undertake phlebotomy training in order to take blood for research purposes when required
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
- Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
- Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
