Job summary
A
fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated
Research Nurse to join the team at SJUH Clinical Research Facility. Join our
Early Phase clinical research team and play a key role in delivering
cutting-edge clinical trials that directly improve patient outcomes. The
successful candidate must hold a registration with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council, Allied Health Professional (AHP), or be Academy for Healthcare Science
(AHCS) registered.
We
are looking for a dynamic individual to manage a varied portfolio of clinical
research trials involving Early Phase/ First in Human/ Experimental Medicine
and Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products (ATMPs). The
post-holder will lead the coordination of trial protocols, manage patient care
pathways and be part of a team delivering innovative therapies and complex
care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills and be able to draw on expert knowledge and expertise.
This
exciting and complex, high-risk trial portfolio is rapidly evolving and
expanding to include a multitude of different investigational products across
multiple disease specialities, testing new treatments, new techniques and new
devices, to potentially benefit patients.
Main duties of the job
The
Clinical Research Facility at St Jamess University Hospital is a 17 bedded
flagship NIHR Clinical Research Facility delivering a large and active
portfolio of transitional and clinical research, which covers development of
biomarkers, early phase trials and Advanced Therapies. The portfolio includes industry sponsored,
academic and NIHR studies covering a wide range of specialities.
The
successful candidate will be required to work within a team of Research
delivery staff, with the expectation of significant engagement in all aspects
of trial coordination and management. This is a key role and requires
involvement in feasibility, patient recruitment, trial visit coordination and
delivery, data collection and query resolution. You will ensure patient safety
and wellbeing is maintained, working to high standards to provide
patient-centred care, whilst adhering to ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs. You
will help ensure participants receive the highest quality care while
contributing to clinical research.
Systemic
Anti-Cancer Treatment delivery competency is desirable. If the successful
candidate is a registered nurse, achieving this competency will be essential,
in line with our induction program.
Shifts
are generally Monday- Friday, however flexibility will be required from the
successful candidate to cover early and late treatment visits, as well as
occasional weekend and nights shifts, to meet service needs.
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 contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery
of the Early Phase Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being 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.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning,
scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection
required for all studies within the department. They will be responsible for
developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies (related to
the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive accurate and robust data capture, 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 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 act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring
effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
During
exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed
with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery
of the Early Phase Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being 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.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning,
scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection
required for all studies within the department. They will be responsible for
developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies (related to
the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive accurate and robust data capture, 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 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 act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring
effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
During
exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed
with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
- Knowledge of research specific issues ( please demonstrate this by giving examples)
- Excellent time management skills (please give examples)
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills (please give examples)
- IT skills (please give examples)
Desirable
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment competent
- Intra-venous access and cannulation skills
- Knowledge of clinical trial process (please demonstrate)
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult (Level 1 or 2) or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS) currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Post registration qualification in speciality (Research or Oncology)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- GCP/ICH recognised recent training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration (please give examples)
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience ( Oncology/ Haematology/ Clinical Research Delivery/ advanced clinical skills such as SACT delivery)
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment (clinical research experience)
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
- Knowledge of research specific issues ( please demonstrate this by giving examples)
- Excellent time management skills (please give examples)
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills (please give examples)
- IT skills (please give examples)
Desirable
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment competent
- Intra-venous access and cannulation skills
- Knowledge of clinical trial process (please demonstrate)
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult (Level 1 or 2) or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS) currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Post registration qualification in speciality (Research or Oncology)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- GCP/ICH recognised recent training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration (please give examples)
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience ( Oncology/ Haematology/ Clinical Research Delivery/ advanced clinical skills such as SACT delivery)
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment (clinical 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.
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).
