Job summary
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to take on the role of the Clinical Research Facility Nursing & Midwifery Lead.
The Manchester CRF provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds across Greater Manchester to take part in research.
Hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, the Manchester CRF is the largest and most comprehensive of the 28 NIHR Clinical Research Facilities, enhancing translation of scientific advances through experimental research.
Manchester CRF operates six world-class facilities based at NHS teaching hospitals across Greater Manchester delivering a diverse range of cutting edge, early phase experimental medicine studies for adults and children at:
- The Christie
- Manchester Royal Infirmary
- North Manchester General Hospital
- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
- Salford Royal Hospital
- Wythenshawe Hospital
For further information visit the Manchester CRF website or watch this film to discover more about the work undertaken, and the difference research can make to patients both now and in the future. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @ManchesterCRF and on LinkedIn.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Research Facility Nursing & Midwifery Lead you will work closely with the Manchester CRF Operational Director and Medical Director to deliver the strategic aims of the Manchester CRF at MFT.
You will also be responsible for line managing the Manchester CRF Matron and Manchester CRF Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
The scope of the role extends to supporting the NIHR Manchester CRF's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, responsibility for clinical and research governance and for ensuring safe delivery of Clinical Trials.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level NMC registration
- Appropriate teaching qualification.
- Graduate in health related subject.
- ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Qualification
- Relevant Master's degree or working towards.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical research delivery and management.
- Experience of managing early phase clinical trials. Understanding of clinical research. Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research.
- Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development
- Knowledge of NIHR Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs)
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS and current opportunities and challenges
- Significant operational management experience at Matron level or above
- Evidence of implementing and managing change to improve services or patient experienc
- Experience in reviewing and setting establishment using validated tools and benchmarking
- Experience in managing an operational service including budget management/financial planning and strategic development
- Evidence of using service improvement methodology in the delivery of change within services
- Experience in management of staff in line with Human Resources policies and procedures
Desirable
- Data management experience Audit experience Evidence of writing standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of other NIHR Infrastructure
- Understanding of the UKCRF Network and the NWCRF Alliance
Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to meet Trust values and behaviours.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Acting as a role model and willing to travel across sites
Desirable
- Able to troubleshoot effectively
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of strong leadership skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills with evidence of reporting writing and presentations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in interdisciplinary working/communication
- Evidence of initiative, planning and finishing skills
- Evidence of analytical skills and changes made within services are as result of analysing data
- Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
- Evidence of clinical governance and risk management activity
Desirable
- Knowledge of Information Governance
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Evidence of IT system usage and training
- Good presentation skills
- Project management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level NMC registration
- Appropriate teaching qualification.
- Graduate in health related subject.
- ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate
Desirable
- Management/Leadership Qualification
- Relevant Master's degree or working towards.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical research delivery and management.
- Experience of managing early phase clinical trials. Understanding of clinical research. Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research.
- Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development
- Knowledge of NIHR Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs)
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS and current opportunities and challenges
- Significant operational management experience at Matron level or above
- Evidence of implementing and managing change to improve services or patient experienc
- Experience in reviewing and setting establishment using validated tools and benchmarking
- Experience in managing an operational service including budget management/financial planning and strategic development
- Evidence of using service improvement methodology in the delivery of change within services
- Experience in management of staff in line with Human Resources policies and procedures
Desirable
- Data management experience Audit experience Evidence of writing standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of other NIHR Infrastructure
- Understanding of the UKCRF Network and the NWCRF Alliance
Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to meet Trust values and behaviours.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Acting as a role model and willing to travel across sites
Desirable
- Able to troubleshoot effectively
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of strong leadership skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills with evidence of reporting writing and presentations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in interdisciplinary working/communication
- Evidence of initiative, planning and finishing skills
- Evidence of analytical skills and changes made within services are as result of analysing data
- Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
- Evidence of clinical governance and risk management activity
Desirable
- Knowledge of Information Governance
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Evidence of IT system usage and training
- Good presentation skills
- Project management 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.
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).
