Job summary
The Head and Neck Research Team is recruiting!
The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting
expansion. We have several research specialities and the Head and
Neck research portfolio is looking for a Band 6 Research Nurse. It is a
full time post (Part Time will be considered), with a permanent
contract. This post will be based mainly at St James, but we do cover
cross site.
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination,
and delivery of the Head and Neck Research Portfolio. The main
tasks are: leading and managing day to day research activity, support
the set up and delivery of commercial and non commercial studies
and promote research engagement. In addition of being responsible
for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery,
safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standards,
compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and
national guidance and legislation is required
If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to
contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with
a keen interest in research to work within Head and Neck team. :
The post holder will be required to work alongside 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. The post-holder will contribute towards the
conduct, co-ordination, and delivery of both commercial and non-commercial studies across the Head and Neck Research Portfolio.
This includes study set-up, screening and recruiting participants, and
collecting accurate, high quality data in accordance with study
protocols and regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical
Practice (GCP).
The role involves direct participant contact and the delivery of protocol
specific procedures. The successful candidate will work
collaboratively with wider clinical teams.
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.
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.
Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have
been developed by our staff. They are:
-Patient-centred
- Collaborative
- Fair
-Accountable
- Empowered
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN
- Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical
- Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an
- essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Autonomy
- Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Ability to work under pressure
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Clinical Research
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
- Recent professional development
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN
- Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical
- Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an
- essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Autonomy
- Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Ability to work under pressure
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Clinical Research
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
- Recent professional development
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
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).
