Senior Research Nurse (XR07)

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical

research within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department.

Additionally, where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical,

managerial leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In

collaboration with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT),

be responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,

delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant

with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance

and legislation.

Working effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and

agreed external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will

adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and

robust data capture, of observational and interventional studies, and

ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained.

The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken

within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and

other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of

research.

The post holder will be instrumental in implementing team objectives to

enhance the performance and development of the Research

Nurses/Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), and other

research delivery staff. They will act as a role model developing the

research team, ensuring effective management of the department. During

exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed

with the Matron for the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) and in line with the

Trusts escalation policy.

JOB DIMENSIONS

This unique post requires an enthusiastic and motivated clinical research

nurse/midwife/AHP to lead a team of clinical research

nurses/midwives/AHPs within R&I. The post holder will be a dynamic and

motivated individual who will combine their managerial responsibilities with

the opportunity to further develop their own knowledge of the clinical

research process and specialist clinical knowledge. They will provide

leadership and management to a team of Clinical Research

Nurses/Midwives, AHPs and Clinical Trial Assistant(s).

As a senior nurse/midwife/AHP you will be expected to provide support,

clinical supervision and training. Acting in a lead capacity within your

speciality you will ensure that studies are delivered effectively; efficiently

and compliant with GCP and other legislative requirements. You will also

have responsibility for ensuring the completion of study related activities

across the CSU. Working clinically with the team you will promote high

standards of both patient care and research practice and facilitate

appropriate educational and training opportunities. You will also work

collaboratively across the Trust linking in with other research teams and

contributing to research delivery workforce developments and work

streams. The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient setting with the

caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.

You should be able to adopt a flexible approach to the needs of

colleagues, participants, and external collaborators managing multiple

team members and representing the nursing/midwifery team in both

internal and external meetings. You must have effective organisational

skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should

demonstrate the ability to manage your own work load and direct the work

of others to ensure the team succeeds.

The post holder will be required to work alongside academic and industry

partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical

Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as

required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas),

Midwife or HCPC registered AHP

Degree Level Education, working towards, or equivalent professional

experience

Recognised post-registration qualification in specialty

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Evidence of professional and leadership development

Experience

Extensive post registration experience

Experience of leadership, managing staff and performance management

strategies

Experience of clinical audit, service development and or facilitation of

change management

Experience of computer database and administration

Budgetary management experience (desirable)

Skills

Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrates influencing & negotiation skills

Displays high motivation and commitment to success

Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to

detail

Displays resilience

Education, training and appraisal skills

Knowledge of recruitment and selection process (experience of this is

desirable)

Knowledge

Insight into clinical specialty

Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical

research issues

Standards of professional practice

Personal Attributes

Professional and patient focused

Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage and identify stress in self and others

Able to deliver feedback effectively

Assertive and self-confidence to lead, involve motivate and challenge self

and others

Able to work independently and as part of a team

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see

this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed

by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our

five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these

values

Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Commitment to supporting patients and their carers through the

complexities and ethical dilemmas of decision making with regard to

participation in a research project.

Commitment to meticulous and consistent attention to quality and detail.

Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Commitment to own development and the development of junior staff.

Commitment to maintain high standards of care in accordance with Leeds

Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) guidelines and policies.

Commitment to the development of nursing within the clinical setting.

Commitment to lifelong learning, to maintain personal development within

the role

The Leeds Improvement Method: has a responsibility to improve the

quality and safety of our services. It is expected that in fulfilling a clinical

leadership role you will be proactive in promoting and using the Leeds

Improvement Method to improve the quality and safety of the service

Other Criteria

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Evidence of managing staff and performance management strategies
• Evidence of clinical audit, service development or facilitation of change management
• Experience of computer database and administration
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Experience

Essential

• Insight into clinical speciality
• Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
• Standards of professional practice

Desirable

• Budgetary management experience
• Experience of recruitment and selection process

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP
• Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
• Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
• Recognised postr-gistration qualification in specialit
• Evidence of effective professional and leadership development

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement)

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Professional and patient focused
• Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and identify stress in others
• Able to deliver feedback effectively
• Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates influencing and negotiation skills
• Displays high motivation and commitment to success
• Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Education, training and appraisal skills

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).