Job summary
The
post is a full time, 4-year fixed term contract.
The
post will sit within the established Cardiology Research Delivery Team based
at Leeds General Infirmary. The post
holder will be responsible for the set-up, co-ordination, and delivery of the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals sponsored REVALVE (REdo Transcatheter Aortic VALVE
Implantation for the management of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Failure) study.
REVALVE is a major prospective study involving 300 patients being treated by
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for failure of a previous
TAVI valve. The study will include approximately 75 centres in 12 countries
across Europe.
This
role requires an individual who is driven, ambitious and passionate about
improving patient care through clinical research. To succeed in this role the successful
candidate will need experience in clinical research and project management,
and the ability to build successful networks and collaborations across a
complex range of stakeholders, including industry, clinical research
organisations (CROs), regulators, participating hospitals both within the NHS
and in other countries, and patients.
Main duties of the job
Post holder will work closely with, and under the supervision of, the study
Chief Investigator (CI), Professor Dan Blackman, Professor of Interventional
Cardiology based at Leeds General Infirmary. The post holder will also work
with the study Clinical Research Organisation, NAMSA, who will have staff dedicated
to the study, and with the study funder, Medtronic, who also have a clinical
research team working on the study.
The
post holder will be involved, along with the CI, CRO, and Funder, in
implementing set-up of the study, including regulatory approvals, ethics
submissions, and site initiations. Once the study has started, the post
holder will be responsible for ongoing communication with participating
centres, including organisation of investigator meetings, production and
dissemination of study newsletters.
The
post holder will also be required to support the wider research delivery
team, to contribute to and ensure recruitment to trials is in line with the
Department of Health (DoH) and NIHR timelines and high level objective
matrix.
To
provide advice and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team
with regard to research guidelines, REC registration and approval, project
development, implementation, completion and dissemination.
Ensure
clear, accurate records are maintained. Developing data collection, case
report forms where required, with a clearly trackable system/audit trail and
is stored for the appropriate time
About us
Research
is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research
at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We
believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better
care to our patients.
Over
the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical
research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support
and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and
innovation.
Our
ambition is to:
Be
the best Trust to deliver high-quality Clinical Research
Be
the Best NHS Trust to Champion Research And to maintain and grow world-class
clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation. We have a
very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of
education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams
involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical
research within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department.
Additionally, where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical,
managerial leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In
collaboration with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), be
responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,
delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard,
compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national
guidance and legislation.
Working
effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and agreed
external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to
agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data
capture, of observational and interventional studies, and ensure
pharmacovigilance is maintained.
You
should be able to adopt a flexible approach to the needs of colleagues,
participants, and external collaborators managing multiple team members and
representing the nursing/midwifery team in both internal and external
meetings. You must have effective organisational skills and be looking for a
new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your
own work load and direct the work of others to ensure the team succeeds.
The
post holder will be required to work alongside academic and industry
partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research
Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring
establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
Core
knowledge and skills include but not limited to:
Insight into clinical specialty
Understanding and experience of the
research process, clinical research issues and Project Management
Standards of professional practice
Ability to communicate complicated
information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates influencing &
negotiation skills
Displays high motivation and
commitment to success
Demonstrates problem solving and
analytical skills
Ability to prioritise workload and
meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
Displays resilience
Education, training and appraisal
skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical
research within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department.
Additionally, where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical,
managerial leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In
collaboration with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), be
responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,
delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard,
compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national
guidance and legislation.
Working
effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and agreed
external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to
agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data
capture, of observational and interventional studies, and ensure
pharmacovigilance is maintained.
You
should be able to adopt a flexible approach to the needs of colleagues,
participants, and external collaborators managing multiple team members and
representing the nursing/midwifery team in both internal and external
meetings. You must have effective organisational skills and be looking for a
new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your
own work load and direct the work of others to ensure the team succeeds.
The
post holder will be required to work alongside academic and industry
partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research
Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring
establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
Core
knowledge and skills include but not limited to:
Insight into clinical specialty
Understanding and experience of the
research process, clinical research issues and Project Management
Standards of professional practice
Ability to communicate complicated
information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates influencing &
negotiation skills
Displays high motivation and
commitment to success
Demonstrates problem solving and
analytical skills
Ability to prioritise workload and
meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
Displays resilience
Education, training and appraisal
skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical research delivery experience
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Experience of computer database and administration
- Evidence of performance management strategies
- Project Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical research delivery experience
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Experience of computer database and administration
- Evidence of performance management strategies
- Project Management
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
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
