Job summary
This is a 37.5 hours per week full time, fixed term, 12-month contract.
The post holder will be a key member of the network, provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in studies within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network (NIHR NW RDN) predominantly although not exclusively across mental health and dementia.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, the post holder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external organisations involved in the running of research across Greater Manchester.
The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of study protocols, recruiting and supporting patients participating in network studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and local policies for research.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be identifying potential participants for a range of clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. This will involve liaising with care teams and assessing patient information against study inclusion and exclusion criteria and will often involve a screening visit to determine eligibility. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting more junior members of the research delivery team with decision making.
The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment and facilitating the production of good quality research.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. The post holder will be required to work across GMMH services with Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Manchester and beyond.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be identifying potential participants for a range of clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. This will involve liaising with care teams and assessing patient information against study inclusion and exclusion criteria and will often involve a screening visit to determine eligibility. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting more junior members of the research delivery team with decision making.
The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment and facilitating the production of good quality research.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. The post holder will be required to work across GMMH services with Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Manchester and beyond.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC
- Degree in healthcare subject or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding the provision of care in the NHS
- Knowledge of data collection, management and reporting.
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates interest in research
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in clinical research
- Specialist disease knowledge as appropriate to the disease areas.
- Experience of delivering care in the mental health setting
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice Understanding of how research is organised in NHS England and the NIHR CRN Objectives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to perform clinical assessments such as vital signs, venepuncture, ECGs
- Willing to undertake further clinical training as required
- Awareness of the need for global and/or psychometric assessments
- Experience in managing, assessing and supporting the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer
- Self-motivated and self-aware
- Innovative and resourceful
- Good team player
- Demonstrable IT skills able to use Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel outlook and use of databases
- Able to work flexibly including flexible shift pattern if required.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering global and/or psychometric assessments
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Good presentation skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Demonstrates an interest in research
- Willing to work across the network
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC
- Degree in healthcare subject or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding the provision of care in the NHS
- Knowledge of data collection, management and reporting.
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates interest in research
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in clinical research
- Specialist disease knowledge as appropriate to the disease areas.
- Experience of delivering care in the mental health setting
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice Understanding of how research is organised in NHS England and the NIHR CRN Objectives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to perform clinical assessments such as vital signs, venepuncture, ECGs
- Willing to undertake further clinical training as required
- Awareness of the need for global and/or psychometric assessments
- Experience in managing, assessing and supporting the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer
- Self-motivated and self-aware
- Innovative and resourceful
- Good team player
- Demonstrable IT skills able to use Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel outlook and use of databases
- Able to work flexibly including flexible shift pattern if required.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering global and/or psychometric assessments
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Good presentation skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Demonstrates an interest in research
- Willing to work across the network
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).
