Job summary
The experienced Lead Research Nurse will play a key role in the organisation supporting the Head of Research, Audit and Development in the effective management of clinical research within the Trust. Central to the role are recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering clinical research projects, particularly in orthopaedics. Working closely with other members of the team, the post holder will support patients who choose to participate in clinical research by providing advice, information and acting as the patients' advocate. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with the key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical research. The post holder will be required to undertake research nurse led clinics for patients. The post holder will aim to improve patient recruitment into research projects, ensure adherence to research legislation, policy and guidelines and facilitate overall improvements in the care of research participants and the quality of research data collected.
The opportunity to undertake personal research projects or further study, in consultation with the lead medical investigator, is also encouraged.
Main duties of the job
To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the trust, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status.
- To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials and observational studies in orthopaedics and liaising closely with the team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
- To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post-holder has responsibility are registered, reviewed and approved by the Trust's R&D Department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported and approved in a timely fashion.
- To liaise with members of the team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research projects within the unit for which the post holder has designated responsibility.
- To ensure that all ICH GCP required documentation is kept in a clearly trackable system and is stored in an appropriate manner for the appropriate length of time.
- To ensure that accrual to NIHR portfolio studies is reported regularly.
- To establish and maintain good channels of communication within the research team, with other departments in the Trust and with other relevant organisations including collaborators, non-commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will directly manage a diverse team of research nurses, data managers, clinical research practitioners and health care technicians, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills through education and training. Further responsibility will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input with the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will directly manage a diverse team of research nurses, data managers, clinical research practitioners and health care technicians, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills through education and training. Further responsibility will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input with the team.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Specialist orthopaedic nursing qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of GCP accreditation
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing a team/service
- Experience in a leadership role including the line management of clinical staff, including the ability to appraise junior staff through performance review.
- Experience of working in a research setting
Desirable
- Experience of applying / obtaining research funding
- Experience of risk management
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team by communicating with diverse clinical colleagues and patients / carers.
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the differing demands of research projects
- Able to perform clinical skills to a high standard eg. ECG, phlebotomy in accordance with protocol/procedure.
- Ability to meet deadlines, irrespective of work load, requiring lateral thinking and flexibility
- Able to be flexible to work to the demands of the research project, principle investigator, clinicians and patients
- Able to effectively analyse problems and find pragmatic solutions.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Specialist orthopaedic nursing qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of GCP accreditation
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing a team/service
- Experience in a leadership role including the line management of clinical staff, including the ability to appraise junior staff through performance review.
- Experience of working in a research setting
Desirable
- Experience of applying / obtaining research funding
- Experience of risk management
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team by communicating with diverse clinical colleagues and patients / carers.
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the differing demands of research projects
- Able to perform clinical skills to a high standard eg. ECG, phlebotomy in accordance with protocol/procedure.
- Ability to meet deadlines, irrespective of work load, requiring lateral thinking and flexibility
- Able to be flexible to work to the demands of the research project, principle investigator, clinicians and patients
- Able to effectively analyse problems and find pragmatic solutions.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hosptal NHS Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
