Research Staff Nurse (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

The Hepatology Research Team is recruiting!

The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities, and the Hepatology research portfolio is looking for a Research Staff Nurse/Midwife. We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Hepatology team.

It is a part time post (0.6 WTE) over 3 days, with a temporary, 12-month contract, due to funding. This post will be based at St Jamess Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Hepatology Research Portfolio. The post holder will work within a specialised environment, caring for participants enrolled in clinical research studies, with the main tasks being participating in the co-ordination and delivery of patient-related trial activities and associated administrative tasks.

In addition to being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standard, compliance with trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required. The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a specialised environment caring for participants

enrolled in clinical research studies.

The exact dimensions of the numbers and types of studies may vary in

accordance with the dynamic nature of the research programme and specialist

clinical area.

If you are interested in this post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

Expected Shortlisting Date:

11/03/2025

Planned Interview Date:

18/03/2025

About us

Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.

Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:

- Patient-centred

- Collaborative

- Fair

- Accountable

- Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-DRI-0202A

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect care

and associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in

the department, in accordance with the UK Medicines for Human Use Clinical

Trial Regulations.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination,

implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials

participants. Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support

clinical trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.

The post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research

within LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of

their standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary

team, advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters

and will also maintain their clinical skills. During exceptional times of need, they

will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in

line with the Trusts escalation policy.

Be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect care

and associated source data collection for clinical research

studies undertaken in the department, in accordance with the

UK Medicines for Human Use Clinical Trial Regulations.

The post holder will be involved in the assessment, planning,

coordination, implementation and evaluation of individualised

care plans for clinical trials participants. The post holder will

provide patient centred care and support to clinical trial

participants focusing on delivering a quality patient experience.

The post holder will be involved in raising the awareness of

research within LTHT and offering people opportunities to take

part in research as part of their standard care pathway.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

Registered Nurse Child (Level 1) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child or

Registered Midwife for childrens areas) or HCPC registered AHP

Completed Preceptorship period

Training

Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other

staff.

Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary.

Undertaking and maintaining International Conference of Harmonization Good

Clinical Practice training is a requirement of the post.

Skills

Literate and numerate.

Ability to perform accurate drug calculations.

Competent in written and verbal communication skills.

Competent in the use of information technology.

Able to organise and prioritise workload.

Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.

Maintaining and advancing clinical skills relevant to the clinical speciality.

Knowledge

Current issues in research delivery and nursing.

Standards of professional nursing practice.

Personal Attributes

Ability to work as part of a team.

Committed to working with people.

Demonstrates a commitment to own personal development.

Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated.

Flexible and adaptable.

Professional and patient focused.

Courageous