Job summary
The
St James's University Hospital (SJUH) Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
Research Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the Early Phase research unit is
looking for a Research Nurse/Midwife/Allied Health Professional (AHP)/
Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP). It is a full time position (1.0 WTE),
with a temporary contract of 12 months to assist with maternity leave cover.
This post will be based at SJUH CRF, Level 3 Bexley Wing.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and
delivery of the Early Phase Research Portfolio, in particular the day to day
management of the CRF. The main tasks are: nurse in charge duties, staff
management and liaising with the wider research teams to support treatment
delivery in Early Phase trials. In addition of being responsible for ensuring
that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient
satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust policy,
study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is
required.
If
you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the
recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen
interest in research to work within the SJUH CRF team. The post-holder will
assist in coordinating the unit as the nurse in charge (staff mix, chasing
treatments with pharmacy/aseptics, staff cover, managing the diary,
supporting colleagues), assist with audits and liaise with the wider research
teams to ensure safe treatment to our patients. Systemic Anti Cancer
Treatment (SACT) competency desirable.
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 establishments,
attending regional and national meetings as required.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and
delivery of the Research Portfolio,
under the leadership of the
Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and
broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being 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.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators
and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,
conduct,
recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all
studies
within
the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical
practice,
maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with
Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners,
the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive
accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is
maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and
delivery of the Research Portfolio,
under the leadership of the
Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and
broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being 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.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators
and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,
conduct,
recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all
studies
within
the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical
practice,
maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with
Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners,
the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive
accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is
maintained.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
- Autonomy
- Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Implementation of good clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the (To be added by clinical area) Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
- Autonomy
- Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Implementation of good clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the (To be added by clinical area) Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
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).
