Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) team, leading the delivery of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATIMP) and Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) studies within the Trust.
Working collaboratively with the (soon to be appointed) Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Lead Research Nurse for Advanced Therapies and a dedicated Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and growing this important portfolio of studies.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research that has the potential to transform patient care.
The Senior Research Nurse will be responsible for identifying and delivering a portfolio of ATIMP and GMO trials within the Trust, leading, supporting, and directing staff involved in the delivery of advanced therapy research studies.
Acting as the primary point of contact for patients and their families, Investigators, Sponsors, and other internal and external research stakeholders, the post holder will ensure clear communication and coordination across all aspects of study delivery.
Working autonomously with minimal supervision, they will ensure that all research activity is conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory standards.
In addition, they will contribute to the ongoing strategic development of advanced therapies research within the Trust, helping to shape and expand this rapidly evolving area of clinical innovation.
Main duties of the job
See Job Description for full details of role. Responsibilities include:
- In collaboration with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Lead Research Nurse, to act as an ATIMP clinical expert within the CRF, providing strong clinical leadership and direction to all staff involved in the delivery of ATIMPs.
- Lead the management, implementation and facilitation of patient pathways for advanced therapy trials in the CRF.
- Analyse and interpret complex ATIMP study protocols to determine capability and capacity requirements, and whether the trial can be included within the CRF portfolio, identifying factors which may affect the CRF's ability to deliver research in line with protocols, taking remedial action and escalating where appropriate.
- Work autonomously to plan and deliver safe and effective clinical trials involving ATIMP's andGMOs within the scope of their professional boundaries.
- To lead on the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ATIMP delivery in the CRF.
- To lead, motivate and empower the ward team to deliver safe, high quality and effective care for children and their families in line with ATMP research protocols.
- To provide informal and formal training and education within the CRF e.g. research seminar, ATIMP competencies etc.
- Support the CRF Leadership Team with the achievement of the CRF strategy in relation to the future study portfolio and ATIMPs.
- Provide 24/7 care to deliver research protocols.
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
- RSCN / RN (Child)
- Degree level education or working towards
- Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Msc) or working towards within research
Qualifications
Essential
- EPLS or willing to undertake
- Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive research experience at Band 6 or above
- Evidence of ongoing and current professional development
- Knowledge of current NHS policy and initiatives
- Sound understanding of research governance and related legislation and guidance
- Proven leadership experience and management of a portfolio of research
- Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates accurate record keeping and data management skills
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Specialist skills in the care of children requiring acute care
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of clinical trials process and regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge and experience of delivering Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Product trials
- Extended scope clinical skills e.g. phlebotomy, cannulation, vascuports, ECG
- Prior experience in the care of children receiving ATIMPs
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to make sound decisions in complex and time-pressured situations
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, verbally and in writing
- Ability to influence at a senior level
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of a team, including delegation of duties
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Proven ability to lead practice developments
- Development of research policies and procedures for specialist areas of research e.g. ATIMPs
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use a range of standard IT packages (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to use bespoke data management packages and e-forms etc
- Ability to follow and implement complex research protocols
- Ability to run multiple research studies with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to lead a portfolio of work and workforce supporting its delivery
- Proven leadership skills in a research setting
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Proven ability to lead practice developments
- Development of research policies, procedures, SOPs, strategy for ATIMPs and GMOs
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of a team, including delegation of duties
- Ability to follow and implement complex research protocols
- Ability to run multiple research studies with minimal supervision
- Excellent Team working
- Punctual, reliable and flexible across hours of work when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Willing to undertake studying at post-graduate level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN / RN (Child)
- Degree level education or working towards
- Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Msc) or working towards within research
Qualifications
Essential
- EPLS or willing to undertake
- Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive research experience at Band 6 or above
- Evidence of ongoing and current professional development
- Knowledge of current NHS policy and initiatives
- Sound understanding of research governance and related legislation and guidance
- Proven leadership experience and management of a portfolio of research
- Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates accurate record keeping and data management skills
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Specialist skills in the care of children requiring acute care
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of clinical trials process and regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge and experience of delivering Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Product trials
- Extended scope clinical skills e.g. phlebotomy, cannulation, vascuports, ECG
- Prior experience in the care of children receiving ATIMPs
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to make sound decisions in complex and time-pressured situations
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, verbally and in writing
- Ability to influence at a senior level
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of a team, including delegation of duties
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Proven ability to lead practice developments
- Development of research policies and procedures for specialist areas of research e.g. ATIMPs
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use a range of standard IT packages (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to use bespoke data management packages and e-forms etc
- Ability to follow and implement complex research protocols
- Ability to run multiple research studies with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to lead a portfolio of work and workforce supporting its delivery
- Proven leadership skills in a research setting
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Proven ability to lead practice developments
- Development of research policies, procedures, SOPs, strategy for ATIMPs and GMOs
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of a team, including delegation of duties
- Ability to follow and implement complex research protocols
- Ability to run multiple research studies with minimal supervision
- Excellent Team working
- Punctual, reliable and flexible across hours of work when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Willing to undertake studying at post-graduate level
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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