Job summary
We would like to invite you to apply for this fantastic opportunity to join our excellent research team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHSTrust.
As an expert in research, the Lead Research Nurse (Commercial)
will contribute to the development of the Trust's strategic approach to
research delivery. Working with key stakeholders on a national, regional and
local basis, the post holder will provide professional leadership, expertise
and will lead the Trust's research delivery workforce.
We are looking for applicants with experience of working in commercial research, who will develop the strategic direction for research delivery
and will be responsible for ensuring a well-trained and competent workforce to
facilitate delivery of the Trust Research Strategy and NIHR High Level Objectives.
You will be in contact with a broad professional group, as well as members of the public and research sponsors. High level of communication skills are essential and time management skills. All work will be carried out in accordance with ICH-GCP, the General Data Protection Regulation and Research Governance Policy, as well as local Standard Operating Procedures and policies. The work requires initiative, accuracy and attention to detail.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for raising the profile
of the research delivery workforce within and outside the Trust and supporting the
implementation of the Trust's Research Strategy.
This includes leading delivery of the
Commercial Research Delivery Centre at MYTT and initiating, developing and
leading other strategic initiatives focused on commercial research activity.
The post holder will play a key role in the development and
implementation of a model to increase clinical trial activity particularly
commercially sponsored trials within the Trust.
About us
We are an acute and community trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead in the promotion of increased and high
quality clinical research activity, particularly commercially sponsored
clinical research.
Develop and implement strategies for trial set
up and recruiting patients to clinical trials and support less experienced
teams to implement such strategies.
Lead teams responsible for the delivery of
trials. Be responsible for ensuring that practice within research adheres to
governance/ Data Protection (GDPR)/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles and
Human Research Authority (HRA) & NIHR approval processes for studies.
Be responsible for developing, setting and
monitoring research related core standards of care across the research delivery
service.
Provides highly specialised advice in relation
to research to patients, carers, and a wide range of health care professionals
involved in the research process.
Ensure participant care is delivered according
to the Trust policies, procedures, study protocols, the Research Governance
Framework and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations.
Act as an expert resource in relation to
clinical research study delivery, research governance and study management for
Principle Investigators (PI)s, CRN/Ms, non-registered research staff and
clinical staff.
Be responsible for the effective management of
the research delivery workforce, facilitating a flexible model to ensure the
timely, effective running of clinical research studies to ensure delivery of
the NIHR high level objectives.
Ensure systems are in place to develop and
maintain clinical competencies.
Work with the RM&S Manager and broader team
to ensure that studies commence on time, achieve their contractual requirements
including patient recruitment and support performance management.
Ensure the effective use of Trust resources in
the planning and delivery of studies.
Maintain a visible presence across the team and
the wider organisation.
Using expert knowledge, practice & critical
judgement skills continually seek to identify areas of current clinical
research nurse/midwifery practices that could be adapted or modified to improve
study delivery and participant engagement.
Ensure that good practice is shared and
disseminated.
Support and work collaboratively with Head of
Research in developing Patient and Public engagement strategies, ensuring that
patient, carer and the general public voice is included across the spectrum of
research.
Ensure clinical and non-clinical incidents are
reported in accordance with Trust policy and agree and implement actions in
response to these.
Demonstrate own personal development with self-directed
learning and identifying and accessing internal and external development
opportunities.
Provide
detailed and transparent reports of workload, outcomes, and recommendations for
future developments within research delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead in the promotion of increased and high
quality clinical research activity, particularly commercially sponsored
clinical research.
Develop and implement strategies for trial set
up and recruiting patients to clinical trials and support less experienced
teams to implement such strategies.
Lead teams responsible for the delivery of
trials. Be responsible for ensuring that practice within research adheres to
governance/ Data Protection (GDPR)/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles and
Human Research Authority (HRA) & NIHR approval processes for studies.
Be responsible for developing, setting and
monitoring research related core standards of care across the research delivery
service.
Provides highly specialised advice in relation
to research to patients, carers, and a wide range of health care professionals
involved in the research process.
Ensure participant care is delivered according
to the Trust policies, procedures, study protocols, the Research Governance
Framework and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations.
Act as an expert resource in relation to
clinical research study delivery, research governance and study management for
Principle Investigators (PI)s, CRN/Ms, non-registered research staff and
clinical staff.
Be responsible for the effective management of
the research delivery workforce, facilitating a flexible model to ensure the
timely, effective running of clinical research studies to ensure delivery of
the NIHR high level objectives.
Ensure systems are in place to develop and
maintain clinical competencies.
Work with the RM&S Manager and broader team
to ensure that studies commence on time, achieve their contractual requirements
including patient recruitment and support performance management.
Ensure the effective use of Trust resources in
the planning and delivery of studies.
Maintain a visible presence across the team and
the wider organisation.
Using expert knowledge, practice & critical
judgement skills continually seek to identify areas of current clinical
research nurse/midwifery practices that could be adapted or modified to improve
study delivery and participant engagement.
Ensure that good practice is shared and
disseminated.
Support and work collaboratively with Head of
Research in developing Patient and Public engagement strategies, ensuring that
patient, carer and the general public voice is included across the spectrum of
research.
Ensure clinical and non-clinical incidents are
reported in accordance with Trust policy and agree and implement actions in
response to these.
Demonstrate own personal development with self-directed
learning and identifying and accessing internal and external development
opportunities.
Provide
detailed and transparent reports of workload, outcomes, and recommendations for
future developments within research delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1 or level 2)/ Midwife
- Demonstrable evidence of working at degree level
- Recent and relevant continuous professional development
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) current certificate
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
- Evidence of a research qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within an NHS clinical research setting at a senior level
- Experience of working on a significant number of commercial portfolio research studies across more than one clinical specialty.
- Experience of managing staff
- Project management
- Service development
- Experience of working autonomously
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Taking informed consent within a research trial
- Acting as Principle Investigator in a research trial
- Delivering international multi site randomised control trials
- Set up and delivery of nurse led research studies
- Experience of working within MHRA requirements for CTIMPs
- Understanding of the requirements of and compliance with UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research Studies
Desirable
- Experience of conducting own research
- Experience of working with more than one health care provider (eg NHS Trust) in partnership to deliver a clinical trial
- Experience of incident investigation and root cause analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1 or level 2)/ Midwife
- Demonstrable evidence of working at degree level
- Recent and relevant continuous professional development
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) current certificate
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
- Evidence of a research qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within an NHS clinical research setting at a senior level
- Experience of working on a significant number of commercial portfolio research studies across more than one clinical specialty.
- Experience of managing staff
- Project management
- Service development
- Experience of working autonomously
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Taking informed consent within a research trial
- Acting as Principle Investigator in a research trial
- Delivering international multi site randomised control trials
- Set up and delivery of nurse led research studies
- Experience of working within MHRA requirements for CTIMPs
- Understanding of the requirements of and compliance with UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research Studies
Desirable
- Experience of conducting own research
- Experience of working with more than one health care provider (eg NHS Trust) in partnership to deliver a clinical trial
- Experience of incident investigation and root cause analysis
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).
