Job summary
The Research Team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is excited to invite applications for a Afc Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse, working alongside the existing research delivery team of research nurses, practitioner and clinical trial administrators to deliver research in all disease specialities and research opportunities to all patients across Wigan and surrounding areas. We work closely with Trust clinicians, universities, NHS and industry partners and the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network (CRN) to deliver a portfolio of studies including studies led and Sponsored by WWL. We are a successful and growing team delivering good quality research in adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and to relevant laws and clinical trials regulations.
This role will join an enthusiastic and successful research team working flexibly across the sites with a base at the newly opened Clinical Research Hub in the community of Ashton-in-Makerfield.
This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates and is advertised on a fixed term basis in line with the current CRN funding arrangements and such contracts are renewed on a rolling basis in line with confirmation of annual funding.
Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term/ secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to;
- deliver and promote high quality research, supporting lead clinicians and encourage participation by staff, patients, and their families in research studies.
- liaise and develop strong links with the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network.
- liaise with Sponsors and external agencies (Pharmaceutical Companies, Universities, NHS Trusts).
- facilitate the successful conduct of all studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant laws of England, incorporating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies.
- manage, run and recruit to interventional, observational, commercial and non-commercial research studies in all diseases specialities.
Set up new trials and manage ongoing existing
The post holder would work both autonomously and with other research nurses and clinical trials administrators within the team.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the management of clinical studies in accordance with the required standards, namely: Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations; Human Tissue Act; UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act, other relevant laws, local Trust policies and procedures. To assist with programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research participants in accordance with the UK Policy for Health and Social care Research; ICH Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) guidelines and protocols.
To attend MDT meetings, and appropriate clinics, to promote CRN study participation and to screen and recruit new participants, and to act as a resource to the members of the MDT
- To work with the network Clinical Trials Co-ordinator to facilitate the speedy set up and approval of CRN studies. Complete extensive feasibility assessments of all studies ensuring the Trust has both the capacity and capability to run the research study
- To ensure all necessary approvals and other agreements are in place prior to commencing the study
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the management of clinical studies in accordance with the required standards, namely: Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations; Human Tissue Act; UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act, other relevant laws, local Trust policies and procedures. To assist with programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research participants in accordance with the UK Policy for Health and Social care Research; ICH Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) guidelines and protocols.
To attend MDT meetings, and appropriate clinics, to promote CRN study participation and to screen and recruit new participants, and to act as a resource to the members of the MDT
- To work with the network Clinical Trials Co-ordinator to facilitate the speedy set up and approval of CRN studies. Complete extensive feasibility assessments of all studies ensuring the Trust has both the capacity and capability to run the research study
- To ensure all necessary approvals and other agreements are in place prior to commencing the study
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse RGN Adult / registered Allied Heath Professional
Desirable
- Additional Qualification in Research Experience in MSK
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration at least 3 years . Experience in delivering clinical practice both autonomously and within a team tice both autonomously and itghin ateam
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills, Good IT skills, Able to travel and work across sites, Flexible and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Ability to develop strategies to deliver research , Ability to present /teach multidisciplinary team the need for and results of research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of importance of research, Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and has understanding of ICH GCP Directive
Desirable
- Evidence of previous research an advantage but not essential
Additional
Essential
- Speaks English appropriate to role with confidence and accuracy
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous working Evidence of good team working, Good Attendance Record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse RGN Adult / registered Allied Heath Professional
Desirable
- Additional Qualification in Research Experience in MSK
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration at least 3 years . Experience in delivering clinical practice both autonomously and within a team tice both autonomously and itghin ateam
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills, Good IT skills, Able to travel and work across sites, Flexible and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Ability to develop strategies to deliver research , Ability to present /teach multidisciplinary team the need for and results of research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of importance of research, Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and has understanding of ICH GCP Directive
Desirable
- Evidence of previous research an advantage but not essential
Additional
Essential
- Speaks English appropriate to role with confidence and accuracy
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous working Evidence of good team working, Good Attendance Record
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Hub, Ashton
Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan
WN4 8LB
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
