Job summary
Join
Our Growing Radiotherapy Research Team!
The
Research and Innovation Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is
continuing its exciting expansion, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and
motivated Band 7 Senior Research Allied Health Professional to join our
Radiotherapy Research portfolio.
This
is a part-time, permanent post (0.5 WTE) based at Bexley Wing, St Jamess
University Hospital, Leeds.
We
are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for
research and a commitment to improving patient care through innovation.
The
post holder will work closely with:
Industry partners including commercial Sponsors
Radiotherapy Clinical Team, including Principal and Chief Investigators
The NIHR Clinical Research Network (Yorkshire & Humber)
Regional and national colleagues, attending meetings and contributing to
collaborative research development.
This
is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing and innovative research
portfolio, working in a dynamic environment where your expertise will
directly influence patient outcomes and the advancement of cancer research.
Main duties of the job
As
the Senior Research AHP, you will:
Lead and coordinate clinical research within the Radiotherapy Research Team,
ensuring studies are delivered to the highest standards.
Provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership, supporting and
developing the Radiotherapy Research delivery staff.
Drive excellence in clinical care, ensuring patient safety, experience, and
satisfaction remain at the forefront of all research activity.
You
will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the performance of the
Radiotherapy Research portfolio, acting as a role model and mentor within the
team.
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 (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP, or AHCS voluntary (including CRP) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist) registered
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and identify stress in others
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates influencing and 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
- Ability to work under pressure
- Education, training and appraisal skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Experience
Essential
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Standards of professional practice
- Evidence of managing staff and performance management strategies
- Evidence of clinical audit, service development or facilitation of change management
- Experience of computer database and administration
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experience of recruitment and selection process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP, or AHCS voluntary (including CRP) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist) registered
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and identify stress in others
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates influencing and 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
- Ability to work under pressure
- Education, training and appraisal skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Experience
Essential
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Standards of professional practice
- Evidence of managing staff and performance management strategies
- Evidence of clinical audit, service development or facilitation of change management
- Experience of computer database and administration
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experience of recruitment and selection process
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).
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).
