Job summary
The post-holder will take a key role in supporting Mental Health Mission research projects at BWC and partnership trust. The post holder will be a pivotal member of the research team, and will manage all aspects of research with guidance from the R&D FTB Mental Health Lead Co-ordinator, Chief investigators and Principal Investigators/research team as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The individual is expected to motivate staff to provide high standards of care by acting as a role model, providing specialist clinical and research advice and management responsibility for the R&D FTB team at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust and other neighboring trusts for patient identification and or additional recruitment support. The post holder will have charge of their own portfolio of research projects which will involve primary responsibility for identification, recruitment, consent, and providing support to potential and recruited patients and their families, and ensure Good Clinical Practice in all aspects of their work.
The post will involve potential travel across the Trust, mental health hubs and patient's homes as and where required. There may on occasion sometimes be a requirement for you to work further afield. Clinical aspects of the role will include phlebotomy, preparation of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical observation.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Psychology or Health Professional qualification or Registered Mental Health NurseONS
- Professional registration to appropriate body if a Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Scientist, Allied Health Professional, Health and Care Professionals Council, British Psychology Society, Registered Clinical Research Practitioner
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Two years post registration/primary qualification experience including within speciality
- Recent research experience in a relent clinical setting, preferably in a multi-centre clinical trial or similar large study
- Understanding of Trust and department research objectives and communicate these to wider team
- Ability to support clinical team to meet department research objectives
- Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice
- Knowledge of research methodology and how deviations from the protocol could impact on the analysis/interpretation of data
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures Knowledge of ethical issues
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team within a research project
- Experience of conducting or facilitating research or audit Leadership experience and management in a clinical area
- Understanding of clinical trial methodologies and logistics
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to identify issues and problem solve and put preventative measures in place where and when they may occur
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and provide effective leadership skills in a crisis
- Ability to work independently and seek advice when necessary
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to communicate and engage team members with wider R&D and Trust objectives as directed by your Manager
- Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office applications
- Experience of working with various electronic data collection platforms and systems Manual dexterity required to complete varied clinical tasks (eg weight, heights, IM/SC injections, venepuncture etc)
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to understand the key research concepts and be able to communicate them clearly to others.
- Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively at many levels. ( patients, families, colleagues, key stakeholders)
- Ability to deliver in house training sessions to research and clinical staff where required
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own as well as others workload
- Extremely well organised, with excellent attention to detail
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Willingness and ability to travel as and when required
- Willingness to adopt home working as required in line with departmental arrangements
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Psychology or Health Professional qualification or Registered Mental Health NurseONS
- Professional registration to appropriate body if a Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Scientist, Allied Health Professional, Health and Care Professionals Council, British Psychology Society, Registered Clinical Research Practitioner
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Two years post registration/primary qualification experience including within speciality
- Recent research experience in a relent clinical setting, preferably in a multi-centre clinical trial or similar large study
- Understanding of Trust and department research objectives and communicate these to wider team
- Ability to support clinical team to meet department research objectives
- Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice
- Knowledge of research methodology and how deviations from the protocol could impact on the analysis/interpretation of data
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures Knowledge of ethical issues
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team within a research project
- Experience of conducting or facilitating research or audit Leadership experience and management in a clinical area
- Understanding of clinical trial methodologies and logistics
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to identify issues and problem solve and put preventative measures in place where and when they may occur
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and provide effective leadership skills in a crisis
- Ability to work independently and seek advice when necessary
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to communicate and engage team members with wider R&D and Trust objectives as directed by your Manager
- Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office applications
- Experience of working with various electronic data collection platforms and systems Manual dexterity required to complete varied clinical tasks (eg weight, heights, IM/SC injections, venepuncture etc)
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to understand the key research concepts and be able to communicate them clearly to others.
- Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively at many levels. ( patients, families, colleagues, key stakeholders)
- Ability to deliver in house training sessions to research and clinical staff where required
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own as well as others workload
- Extremely well organised, with excellent attention to detail
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Willingness and ability to travel as and when required
- Willingness to adopt home working as required in line with departmental arrangements
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital including Forward Thinking Birmingham Mental Health Hubs
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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