Job summary
A
fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and
motivated Senior Research Nurse to join the Haematology Clinical Trials team
on a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment. The successful candidate
will lead and co-ordinate a large portfolio of clinical trials involving
Early Phase/First in Human, Late Phase, Experimental Medicine and Advanced
Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products (ATIMPs).
This
complex and interesting portfolio is rapidly evolving and expanding to
include a multitude of different investigational products across multiple
malignant and non-malignant haematological disease specialties, testing new
treatments, new techniques and new devices to potentially benefit
patients.
We
are looking for a dynamic individual who will provide leadership and
management with specialist expertise and professional knowledge and holds
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
03/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
10/11/2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be required to provide leadership and management to
a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Trials Assistants, with the
expectation of significant engagement in all aspects of trial coordination
and management, namely the operational, regulatory, risk management and
financial considerations to ensure safe and effective delivery of the
portfolio. Additionally, clinical
cover and direct patient care will be required.
Although,
chemotherapy competency is not essential, it would be advantageous.
The
post will be based at St Jamess Institute of Oncology, Level 3 Bexley Wing,
St James University Hospital Leeds.
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:
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Patient-centred
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Collaborative
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Fair
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Accountable
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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.
The
post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the
department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the
confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines for Research, EU
directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation
pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research. The post holder will be
instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance the performance and
development of the Research Nurses/Midwives, Allied Health Professional(AHPs),
and Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registered and other research
delivery staff. They will act as a role model developing the research team,
ensuring effective management of the department. During exceptional times of
need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for
the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) and in line with the Trusts escalation
policy.
This
unique post requires an enthusiastic and motivated clinical research
nurse/midwife/AHP or AHCS voluntary (including Clinical Research Practitioner
(CRP)) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist) registered and any other
relevant clinical professions to lead a team of clinical research
nurses/midwives/AHPs and other research delivery team members within R&I.
The post holder will be a dynamic and motivated individual who will combine
their managerial responsibilities with the opportunity to further develop
their own knowledge of the clinical research process and specialist clinical
knowledge. They will provide leadership and management to Research Delivery
team As a Senior nurse/midwife/AHP/AHCS you will be expected to provide
support, clinical supervision and training. Acting in a lead capacity within
your speciality you will ensure that studies are delivered effectively;
efficiently and compliant with GCP and other legislative requirements. You
will also have responsibility for ensuring the completion of study related
activities across the CSU. Working clinically with the team you will promote
high standards of both patient care and research practice and facilitate
appropriate educational and training opportunities. You will also work
collaboratively across the Trust linking in with other research teams and
contributing to research delivery workforce developments and work streams.
The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient setting with the
caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio. 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 research 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.
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.
The
post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the
department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the
confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines for Research, EU
directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation
pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research. The post holder will be
instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance the performance and
development of the Research Nurses/Midwives, Allied Health Professional(AHPs),
and Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registered and other research
delivery staff. They will act as a role model developing the research team,
ensuring effective management of the department. During exceptional times of
need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for
the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) and in line with the Trusts escalation
policy.
This
unique post requires an enthusiastic and motivated clinical research
nurse/midwife/AHP or AHCS voluntary (including Clinical Research Practitioner
(CRP)) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist) registered and any other
relevant clinical professions to lead a team of clinical research
nurses/midwives/AHPs and other research delivery team members within R&I.
The post holder will be a dynamic and motivated individual who will combine
their managerial responsibilities with the opportunity to further develop
their own knowledge of the clinical research process and specialist clinical
knowledge. They will provide leadership and management to Research Delivery
team As a Senior nurse/midwife/AHP/AHCS you will be expected to provide
support, clinical supervision and training. Acting in a lead capacity within
your speciality you will ensure that studies are delivered effectively;
efficiently and compliant with GCP and other legislative requirements. You
will also have responsibility for ensuring the completion of study related
activities across the CSU. Working clinically with the team you will promote
high standards of both patient care and research practice and facilitate
appropriate educational and training opportunities. You will also work
collaboratively across the Trust linking in with other research teams and
contributing to research delivery workforce developments and work streams.
The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient setting with the
caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio. 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 research 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.
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
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
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- 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
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
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
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
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- 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
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
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
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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.
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).
