Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

HLRI CRF Research Nurse Team Leader

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Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY

The Cambridge Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) is a joint project between the University of Cambridge (University) and Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) to create a world-leading research environment delivering high impact research, directly impacting on global cardiovascular and respiratory health.

A substantial post as a Research Nurse Team Leader has arisen at the HLRI Clinical Research Facility (HLRI CRF)

We are looking to appoint an experienced, efficient, and enthusiastic individual who will enjoy the challenge of delivering high quality research to assist in developing, supporting and promoting research involvement in clinical research for the HLRI CRF ensuring that studies are run to the highest standards incorporating Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

We offer a friendly working environment and are interested in your career development with a range of training opportunities available to help you fulfil your potential.

You will be based at the new Heart Lung Research Institute (HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be managing clinical research studies conducted within the HLRI CRF, ensuring that studies are run to the highest standards incorporating Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

The post holder will work at the HLRI CRF ensuring enough clinical research staff are available to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff working on clinical trials.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the HLRI CRF team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of clinical trial patients with responsibilities for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge of the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.

The post-holder will be sharing responsibility for the CRF Facility within the HLRI including department maintenance and equipment and will coordinate and manage new projects.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2324-2-RD318

Job locations

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse educated to Degree level

Desirable

Qualification to Masters level, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Extensive Experienced in running research studies, at Band 6 (or equivalent) level, with evidence of advanced research knowledge.
Experience of managing a team
Proven experience of undertaking and coordinating research projects
Evidence of continued professional development
Understand importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use
Understanding of a clinical/hospital environment
Treat hospital information confidentially
Knowledge of the research governance process including approvals and required documentation
Previous experience of nursing within a research environment including CTIMPs
Able to communicate complex information to colleagues, patients and relatives
Effectively co-ordinates own workload and others
Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Flexible approach to working hours and practices to meet changing service demand
Able to write and implement Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Positive attitude to change

Desirable

Ability to deal with poor performance issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Drive, vision and ambition to provide high quality research
Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
Supportive of equality and values diversity

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse educated to Degree level

Desirable

Qualification to Masters level, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Extensive Experienced in running research studies, at Band 6 (or equivalent) level, with evidence of advanced research knowledge.
Experience of managing a team
Proven experience of undertaking and coordinating research projects
Evidence of continued professional development
Understand importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use
Understanding of a clinical/hospital environment
Treat hospital information confidentially
Knowledge of the research governance process including approvals and required documentation
Previous experience of nursing within a research environment including CTIMPs
Able to communicate complex information to colleagues, patients and relatives
Effectively co-ordinates own workload and others
Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Flexible approach to working hours and practices to meet changing service demand
Able to write and implement Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Positive attitude to change

Desirable

Ability to deal with poor performance issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Drive, vision and ambition to provide high quality research
Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
Supportive of equality and values diversity

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

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

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)