Job summary
We're looking for a full time Band 7 Research Nurse Manager to manage and support the delivery of the portfolio and contribute to the development of research within NIHR/Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
TheNIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (MCRF) comprises of six dedicated experimental medicine research units .The CRFs provide dedicated space and a safe, quality assured environment for delivering clinical research studies.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of research within the CRF at MRI Research team. The team facilitates and support research delivery in the different specialties of research within MFT, with a particular focus on delivering Early phase 1-2 highly complex experimental medicinal commercial and non commercial trials .
If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, and Line manage the clinical staff, this role could be for you.
Main duties of the job
You will take a proactive approach in managing a dedicated CRF Team, leading the development of a growing and active study portfolio . You will be instrumental in implementing strategic objectives along with the existing R&I senior leadership and delivery teams.
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.
We will also ensure that you have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged as well as strategic leadership development.
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 - level 1
- Degree Level in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
- Mentorship Training
- ICH- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Research
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical and research governance
- Knowledge of trust policies and procedures
Training and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in a clinical environment as a clinical research nurse
- Experience in managing teams
- Experience of managing clinical trials
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Audit experience
- Evidence of writing standard operating procedures
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)
- Knowledge of patient information systems i.e. HIVE
- Ability to demonstrate people management
- Coordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research
- Training and leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of IT training
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Knowledge of information governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC - level 1
- Degree Level in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
- Mentorship Training
- ICH- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical Research
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical and research governance
- Knowledge of trust policies and procedures
Training and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in a clinical environment as a clinical research nurse
- Experience in managing teams
- Experience of managing clinical trials
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Audit experience
- Evidence of writing standard operating procedures
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)
- Knowledge of patient information systems i.e. HIVE
- Ability to demonstrate people management
- Coordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research
- Training and leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of IT training
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Knowledge of information governance
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).
