Job summary
Senior Clinical Research Nurse Post - Band 6 (Full-time 1.0 WTE)
Breast Research Team, Nightingale Centre.
Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff.
We are responsible for running a family of 10 hospitals across seven separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:
Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
Attracts, develops and retains great people
Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider.
Clinical research at MFT
Our MFT Research and Innovation strives to be at the forefront of R&I in UK healthcare. We are dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support over 300 principal investigators undertake research across a diverse range of clinical areas, with more than 800 active studies, involving 15,000 patients, deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond.
Main duties of the job
What we're looking for
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of research within the Breast Research team based at Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe hospital.
You will take a proactive approach in managing clinical research studies including developing study procedures and practice, gaining consent and approvals and recruiting patients, alongside clinical duties including providing the highest quality patient care and collecting and processing samples.
You will be instrumental in implementing study objectives and will provide dedicated support to ensure that studies are delivered to time and target.
You will be the main point of contact for study principal investigators, sponsors and patients and so effective communication and team working skills are essential. You will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken at MFT safeguards the well-being of patients and is undertaken within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
You will have a flexible approach to your working pattern. You may be required to work across sites and variety of shifts to perform your role satisfactorily and to meet the needs of the Research delivery .
Comprehensive training and an induction programme will be provided for successful candidates. We will also ensure that you have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC
- Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Mentorship training
- Additional specialist training /Post graduate diploma
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical research
- Knowledge of ICH- GCP regulations relating to clinical research
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical and research governance
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a clinical environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines and dealing with a busy workload
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Audit experience
- Experience in clinical research
- Interest in research
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentially
- Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Desirable
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Wide range of clinical skills, including venepuncture
- Knowledge of information governance
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work flexible shift pattern and across multiple sites as required
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC
- Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Mentorship training
- Additional specialist training /Post graduate diploma
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical research
- Knowledge of ICH- GCP regulations relating to clinical research
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical and research governance
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a clinical environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines and dealing with a busy workload
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Audit experience
- Experience in clinical research
- Interest in research
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentially
- Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Desirable
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Wide range of clinical skills, including venepuncture
- Knowledge of information governance
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work flexible shift pattern and across multiple sites as required
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
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).
