Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the newly established UK DementiaTrials Network (UK DTN). The post holder will collaborate with PrincipalInvestigators, UK DTN funded site staff and Alzheimer's Society Nurses acrossthe UK, as well as liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the efficient and effective development and growth early phasedementia clinical trial delivery.We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, organised and experienced seniorresearch nurse with excellent communication skills to help establish, developand maintain a burgeoning portfolio of early phase dementia clinical trials, aswell as overseeing the systems, procedures and teams associated with thedelivery of early phase dementia clinical trials in the Dementia Research Centre(DRC) and Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre (LWENC).The post is to start as soon as possible for [3 years] in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The UK DTN Alzheimer's Society Lead Research Nurse is an experiencedindependent specialist practitioner working in partnership with the DRCDirector, Head of Clinical Trials, trial management team and CRF Deputy LeadNurse to lead the delivery and growth of clinical trials locally within the DRC.
The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical and professionalleadership and line management to research staff within the DRC.The post holder will have joint responsibility with the senior management teamand Head of Trials for overseeing the management and delivery of early phase research studies in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that all studiesare delivered to high research and clinical governance standards.
The Alzheimer's Society Lead Research Nurse will be responsible for providingleadership, support, training, and education for the trials team, supported bythe senior management teams. The post holder will also be responsible fordirectly managing patients on clinical trials.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1,2 12
- Degree in health-related subject or equivalent experience
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching and mentorship course
- Up to date GCP Training
- Completion of an appropriate leadership management development programme
- Completed or working towards a master's in nursing, research, ethics or a relevant subject
- Knowledge and understanding of current challenges facing the NHS
- Broad understanding of the issues related to clinical research
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in clinical research
- Relevant clinical experience at a band 7 or equivalent
- Experience of working with clinical trials within a healthcare setting
- Managing and leading a team
- Experience delivering evidence-based practice
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear simplified manner
- Facilitating a range of training and educational activities
- Change agent
- A strong understanding of multi- disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Budget management experience
- Managing performance including sickness absence and appraisals
- Service evaluation and development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of clinical efficiency measures
- Conflict resolution skills
- Able to work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to manage a budget effectively
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidance relating to professional practice
- Leadership skills that are capable of establishing direction and purpose and lead others within a complex organisational structure
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitive information with tact and empathy
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Communicates complex information clearly and persuasively in verbal, written and electronic formats
- IT literate, including competent use of excel, spreadsheets, databases etc.
Personal and People Development & Health and Safety & Service improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code of conduct, Nursing and midwifery Strategy and Trust Core standards.
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Willing to provide support to other clinical areas within the division
Quality & Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Understands importance of own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
- Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area
- Understands the importance of audit and inspection within the clinical trial setting
- Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
Health and Wellbeing needs &People Management &Personal Qualities
Essential
- Acts on own initiative and problem solving - utilising resources available.
- Able to motivate and lead a team
- Able to provide clinical mentorship to junior staff and able to understand learning needs and facilitate learning opportunities
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasions
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Committed to our Trust and UKDTN values
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1,2 12
- Degree in health-related subject or equivalent experience
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching and mentorship course
- Up to date GCP Training
- Completion of an appropriate leadership management development programme
- Completed or working towards a master's in nursing, research, ethics or a relevant subject
- Knowledge and understanding of current challenges facing the NHS
- Broad understanding of the issues related to clinical research
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in clinical research
- Relevant clinical experience at a band 7 or equivalent
- Experience of working with clinical trials within a healthcare setting
- Managing and leading a team
- Experience delivering evidence-based practice
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear simplified manner
- Facilitating a range of training and educational activities
- Change agent
- A strong understanding of multi- disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Budget management experience
- Managing performance including sickness absence and appraisals
- Service evaluation and development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of clinical efficiency measures
- Conflict resolution skills
- Able to work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to manage a budget effectively
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidance relating to professional practice
- Leadership skills that are capable of establishing direction and purpose and lead others within a complex organisational structure
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitive information with tact and empathy
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Communicates complex information clearly and persuasively in verbal, written and electronic formats
- IT literate, including competent use of excel, spreadsheets, databases etc.
Personal and People Development & Health and Safety & Service improvement
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code of conduct, Nursing and midwifery Strategy and Trust Core standards.
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Willing to provide support to other clinical areas within the division
Quality & Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Understands importance of own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
- Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area
- Understands the importance of audit and inspection within the clinical trial setting
- Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
Health and Wellbeing needs &People Management &Personal Qualities
Essential
- Acts on own initiative and problem solving - utilising resources available.
- Able to motivate and lead a team
- Able to provide clinical mentorship to junior staff and able to understand learning needs and facilitate learning opportunities
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasions
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Committed to our Trust and UKDTN values
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
