Job summary
Senior Clinical Research Nurse Post - Band 6
Collaborative Research Team
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.
We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialized services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialized services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Pediatrics, Women's Services, Ophthalmology, Genomic Medicine and infectious diseases.
Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organization that:
Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
Attracts, develops and retains great people
Is recognized internationally as a leading healthcare provide
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a full time 37.5 hours/week, Band 6 Senior Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is capable of contributing to the development of research within our Collaborative Research Team with cross site working.
The team facilitates and support research delivery in the different specialities of research within MFT, with a particular focus on Colorectal,Hepatology, Gastro,HPB,Trauma and Orthopaedics,ENT,Head and Neck,Maxillofacial,Surgery, cancer and other specialities. The post holder will be a key member of the clinical team, they will assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of clinical trial activities to support delivery of current and future studies in the research team to time and target. They will provide specialist research and clinical care for the participants and patients enrolling in a variety of the research studies and projects.
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.
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 organization 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 organization 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
- Mentorship training
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma
- Additional specialist training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical research
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
- Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical and research governance
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Training and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a clinical environment within NHS
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of 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
Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Ability to delegate where appropriate
- Ability to work flexible shift pattern and across multiple sites as required
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Self motivated,innovative,conscientious and hard working
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Willingness to undertake training
- Willingness to travel to other sites
- Team player
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Others
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised or part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values
Desirable
- Awareness of research at MFT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentiality
- Demonstrate IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs
- Knowledge of patient information systems
- Ability to demonstrate people management
- Wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture
- Ability to demonstrate time management
- Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work across different research speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of IT training
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Knowledge of electronic patient record system
- Knowledge of information governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC
- Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
- Mentorship training
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma
- Additional specialist training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical research
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
- Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical and research governance
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Training and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a clinical environment within NHS
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of 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
Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Ability to delegate where appropriate
- Ability to work flexible shift pattern and across multiple sites as required
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Self motivated,innovative,conscientious and hard working
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Willingness to undertake training
- Willingness to travel to other sites
- Team player
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Others
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised or part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values
Desirable
- Awareness of research at MFT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentiality
- Demonstrate IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs
- Knowledge of patient information systems
- Ability to demonstrate people management
- Wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture
- Ability to demonstrate time management
- Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work across different research speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of IT training
- Advanced use of spreadsheets
- Knowledge of electronic patient record system
- 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Royal Infirmary -ORC site with cross site working
Clinical Trial Management Office,Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
