Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a research nurse/practitioner in Neurology.
You will be part of a team of research nurses, practitioners and administrative staff providing a care for participants taking part in clinical trials.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking research aimed at understanding and treating neurological conditions.
Experience in looking after people with neurological conditions is desired but not essential as full training will be given.
For more information, please contact:
Abigail Patrick
01752 439656
abigail.patrick1@nhs.net
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. S/he will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement.2. Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.3. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.4. Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.5. Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.6. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.7. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.8. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.9. Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.10.Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.11.Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.Research1. Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio relevant to the specialty.2. Ensure that the delivery of studies meet requirements with regards to the Department of Healths Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care and the EU Clinical Trials Directive by implementing quality systems.3. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.4. Contribute to the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process for the relevant specialty.5. Contribute to study set up, recruitment planning and study delivery.6. Lead forward and contribute to Patient and Public involvement activities.7. Be responsible for promoting the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to clinical research studies. Work with the clinical trials team and investigators to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment and to solve other problems relating to specific studies.8. Coordinate and run study visits including off site visits whilst adhering to the lone worker policy.9. Work with other departments within the Trust to ensure that trial specific investigations and procedures are undertaken as required by the trial protocol, in order to establish eligibility and safety of patients within clinical trials.10.Contribute to the accurate costing for clinical trials11.Ensure clear, accurate and concise records are kept for research projects in accordance with all regulatory requirements including the Data Protection Act.12.Ensure that data is transcribed accurately where required and assist with the maintenance of the Trial Master File.13.Respond to data queries generated by the study coordinating team within a timely manner.14.Ensure the recording & reporting of adverse and serious adverse events that occur whilst the participant is in the clinical trial to the trial co-coordinator/Principal Investigator (PI) and R&D office in line with the study protocol, local policies and regulatory requirements.15.Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials for which the post holder has responsibility, maintaining accurate records of the status of studies and providing regular updates to the department on the status of the studies. This will involve ensuring that any Data Management Systems are updated with key trial data and validated efficiently.16.Escalate on-going study performance issues to the Senior Research Nurse or Team Lead.17.Co-operate with external and internal audit, data monitoring and quality assurance by working with R&D, sponsors, study monitors and external bodies.18.Assist in study close down and the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement.2. Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.3. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.4. Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.5. Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.6. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.7. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.8. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.9. Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.10.Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.11.Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.Research1. Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio relevant to the specialty.2. Ensure that the delivery of studies meet requirements with regards to the Department of Healths Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care and the EU Clinical Trials Directive by implementing quality systems.3. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.4. Contribute to the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process for the relevant specialty.5. Contribute to study set up, recruitment planning and study delivery.6. Lead forward and contribute to Patient and Public involvement activities.7. Be responsible for promoting the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to clinical research studies. Work with the clinical trials team and investigators to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment and to solve other problems relating to specific studies.8. Coordinate and run study visits including off site visits whilst adhering to the lone worker policy.9. Work with other departments within the Trust to ensure that trial specific investigations and procedures are undertaken as required by the trial protocol, in order to establish eligibility and safety of patients within clinical trials.10.Contribute to the accurate costing for clinical trials11.Ensure clear, accurate and concise records are kept for research projects in accordance with all regulatory requirements including the Data Protection Act.12.Ensure that data is transcribed accurately where required and assist with the maintenance of the Trial Master File.13.Respond to data queries generated by the study coordinating team within a timely manner.14.Ensure the recording & reporting of adverse and serious adverse events that occur whilst the participant is in the clinical trial to the trial co-coordinator/Principal Investigator (PI) and R&D office in line with the study protocol, local policies and regulatory requirements.15.Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials for which the post holder has responsibility, maintaining accurate records of the status of studies and providing regular updates to the department on the status of the studies. This will involve ensuring that any Data Management Systems are updated with key trial data and validated efficiently.16.Escalate on-going study performance issues to the Senior Research Nurse or Team Lead.17.Co-operate with external and internal audit, data monitoring and quality assurance by working with R&D, sponsors, study monitors and external bodies.18.Assist in study close down and the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Pertinent clinical skills
- Computer literacy including ability to work with databases
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Pertinent clinical skills
- Computer literacy including ability to work with databases
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
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).
