University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Lead Research Practitioner

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual, who enjoys a challenge, to join our expanding research team at UHNM. The role will include facilitating the delivery of commercial and non-commercial research trials in Oncology and Haematology within the Research department/division, and to integrate with the existing research team to further develop skills within research, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients

We are seeking a confident and experienced senior registered healthcare professional, with experience in the field of Oncology or Haematology to act as an ambassador for promoting research utilisation and best practice, as well as liaising with all healthcare and research professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for their patients within the division, and wider specialities when needed.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as a Lead Research Practitioner within an established management team, which involves recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will provide leadership skills and specialist knowledge to manage the running of clinical research trials, support allied healthcare professionals and staff members to deliver on a wide range of clinical trials. You will be responsible for meeting the clinical research delivery of specialty related trials, and for continuing, supporting and raising recruitment into a wide range of NIHR portfolio studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies. You will work closely within the multi-disciplinary and interact with the wider research team, ensuring a smooth delivery of care to patients entered into clinical trials.

Applications are open for those who have proven management/leadership skills and be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to the provision of excellent standards of care, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

18 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5482212

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact information details

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact information details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered with professional body e.g NMC, HCPC Evidence of degree level qualification in health/nursing/midwifery related studies, Post-graduate studies or evidence of continuing academic progression in combination with equivalent experience
  • oExperience in the field of Oncology or Haematology
  • GCP
  • oFormal leadership programme e.g connects or equivalent

Desirable

  • oMasters in Nursing or health/nursing related studies or evidence of continuing academic progression with equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3-years post registration experience to include minimum 1-year experience in management/leadership role.
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience of planning and conducting research
  • Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
  • A knowledge of health services research methods
  • Experience of monitoring and responding to key performance indicators

Desirable

  • R&I business planning and research income generation in commercial trials
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered with professional body e.g NMC, HCPC Evidence of degree level qualification in health/nursing/midwifery related studies, Post-graduate studies or evidence of continuing academic progression in combination with equivalent experience
  • oExperience in the field of Oncology or Haematology
  • GCP
  • oFormal leadership programme e.g connects or equivalent

Desirable

  • oMasters in Nursing or health/nursing related studies or evidence of continuing academic progression with equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3-years post registration experience to include minimum 1-year experience in management/leadership role.
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience of planning and conducting research
  • Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
  • A knowledge of health services research methods
  • Experience of monitoring and responding to key performance indicators

Desirable

  • R&I business planning and research income generation in commercial trials

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Research Matron

Jackie Sears

Jacqueline.Sears@uhnm.nhs.uk

0178272712

Details

Date posted

18 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5482212

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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