Job summary
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced neonatal nursery specialist to join the Research and Innovation workforce at University Hospitals of Leicester as an Associate Research Practitioner.
You should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative. In addition you will need to show good communication skills, be able to liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisational skills and attention to detail, have good time management skills and be flexible as the working hours may not be fixed.
Main duties of the job
With appropriate training the appointee will provide support for neonatal studies including; screening and recruiting patients, collecting, recording and maintaining data for patients and providing professional advice and guidance for the multi-disciplinary team.
The post-holder will be allocated to a specific research clinical area. Travelling across UHL sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital)) will be required.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees main responsibilities, with appropriate training, will be providing support for neonatal studies including; collecting, recording and maintaining data for patients on research studies. Screening and recruiting patients to neonatal studies. Supporting research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies.
Identifying barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.
To provide clinical support to patients in clinical trials such as taking samples, performing tests and physical measurements in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). To ensure compliance with UHL policies on data protection, confidentiality and security.
The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.
To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.
The post-holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant to their families, in partnership with all members of the multi professional and research teams.
The appointee will be required to process biological samples.
Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialties will be available. The post-holder may be required to work in other research areas across UHL if service needs arise.
This post may involve shift patterns, including internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24 hour cover (including bank holidays).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees main responsibilities, with appropriate training, will be providing support for neonatal studies including; collecting, recording and maintaining data for patients on research studies. Screening and recruiting patients to neonatal studies. Supporting research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies.
Identifying barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.
To provide clinical support to patients in clinical trials such as taking samples, performing tests and physical measurements in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). To ensure compliance with UHL policies on data protection, confidentiality and security.
The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.
To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.
The post-holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant to their families, in partnership with all members of the multi professional and research teams.
The appointee will be required to process biological samples.
Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialties will be available. The post-holder may be required to work in other research areas across UHL if service needs arise.
This post may involve shift patterns, including internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24 hour cover (including bank holidays).
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced neonatal nursery specialist
- Minimum of 5 Grade C or above GCSE/Equivalent to include English and Maths
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Willing to undertake any necessary training relevant to the post
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree Evidence of specialist training or willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training
- Research Experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines
- Clinical skills including vital signs monitoring
- Good IT Skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office
Desirable
- Clinical skills in neonatal field
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience
- Interest in Clinical Research
Desirable
- Clinical research experience
- Experience of the clinical care of patients enrolled in research studies
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of research design and methodology
- Awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small specialist team
- Highly motivated and desire to develop knowledge
- Flexible approach to working, including ability to work on-call, weekends or evenings where appropriate
- Assertive, confident and diplomatic
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Able to use initiative
- Professional manner
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced neonatal nursery specialist
- Minimum of 5 Grade C or above GCSE/Equivalent to include English and Maths
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Willing to undertake any necessary training relevant to the post
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree Evidence of specialist training or willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training
- Research Experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines
- Clinical skills including vital signs monitoring
- Good IT Skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office
Desirable
- Clinical skills in neonatal field
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience
- Interest in Clinical Research
Desirable
- Clinical research experience
- Experience of the clinical care of patients enrolled in research studies
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of research design and methodology
- Awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small specialist team
- Highly motivated and desire to develop knowledge
- Flexible approach to working, including ability to work on-call, weekends or evenings where appropriate
- Assertive, confident and diplomatic
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Able to use initiative
- Professional manner
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
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).
