Job summary
Want to work in research in a supportive, motivated team? This post could be just what you are looking for. We would like to encourage anyone who has an interest in BMT research to come and join our innovative team in the Great North Children's Hospital.
The successful candidate will work alongside an established research nurse delivering the Haplo4kids clinical trial in Newcastle, they will also join a research team who deliver a wide variety of clinical trials.
The post holder will be given full training and support to ensure the safe delivery of this exciting trial while also being given the opportunity to be involved in other studies delivered by the team. A high level of motivation and organizational skills are required, and although they will work within a team there will be some areas of independent working and using own initiative.
- Interview Date Thursday, 04 July 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to conduct the clinical trial using GCP guidelines alongside the governance framework surrounding research. By following these guidelines, the study protocol and collecting accurate data we can ensure the delivery is safe for participants and of high quality. High quality research can enable improvements within health care to be made which will benefit patients moving forward.
- Ensure all training is completed and up to date.
- Follow study protocol.
- Collect accurate data and fully document on electronic system.
- Ensure participant safety.
- Give study information in an appropriate medium, to ensure full understanding.
- Work both independently and alongside team to ensure all study tasks are fully completed.
- Manage own workload to ensure protocol mandated tasks are completed in the required time.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high quality clinical research environment in Paediatric Immunology with a focus on children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high quality clinical research environment in Paediatric Immunology with a focus on children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- RSCN/RN Dip HE (Child)
- Post graduate study in a health/biological sciences related area or equivalent in level experience
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Desirable
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of working within specialty
- Awareness of research governance issues
- Competence in standard PC packages (Word, Excel)
- An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- An understanding of the research process
- Evidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency
Desirable
- Experience related to information retrieval and research application
- Evidence of role expansion that can be applied to role
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced clinical skills
- High level of organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the research aspects of the job
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- RSCN/RN Dip HE (Child)
- Post graduate study in a health/biological sciences related area or equivalent in level experience
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Desirable
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of working within specialty
- Awareness of research governance issues
- Competence in standard PC packages (Word, Excel)
- An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- An understanding of the research process
- Evidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency
Desirable
- Experience related to information retrieval and research application
- Evidence of role expansion that can be applied to role
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced clinical skills
- High level of organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the research aspects of the job
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).
