Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team.
The post-holders case load will be within Luton, Essex and Herts and they will work collaboratively with primary and community care teams across a range of sites and with key individuals within the host organisation.
This post is funded through the North Thames CRN and is currently based at Broomfield Hospital, but would also be expected to travel at times across Luton, Essex andHertfordshire to support the research in Primary Care. In view of the travel the post-holder is required to hold a clean drivers licence and business mileage will be paid according to agenda for change travel guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS. NIHR CRN operates across England through a national coordinating centre and 15 regional branches that ensure delivery of research across all disease areas. The NIHR CRN provides the infrastructure that allows high quality clinical research to take place in the NHS so that patients can benefit from new and better treatments.
The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research study protocols and their application in practice alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local and national research regulations.
The Trust has an in-house training and career development programme and has an established research team embedded within the Research & Development (R&D) team which ensures support and clear communication channels are available.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is funded through the North Thames Local Clinical Research Network and the successful post holder would be based at Broomfield Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust but would also be expected to travel to Mid Essex, West Essex, South Essex, Herts Valley and Luton to support the research in Primary Care.
- To increase the number of GP Practices involved in Clinical Research by participating in engagement events
- Visiting practices that are not currently research active to advise on available support.
- To liaise with key identified personnel in the Clinical Commissioning Groups within Luton, Essex and Hertfordshire
- To assist with ensuring that any payments that are due to practices are sent in a timely fashion
- To make clinical and professional autonomous decisions on a daily basis
- To provide clinical and professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team
- To make an assessment of the subjects condition to establish if necessary the appropriate action and future participation in the study
- To act in the best interest of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld when identifying screening and recruiting participants into trials/research studies
- To recognise that freedom to act is guided by precedent and clearly defined protocols and procedures and codes of conduct in accordance with local and network policies, NMC Code of Conduct, ICH GCP, Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive, Mental Capacity Act, and Data Protection Act
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is funded through the North Thames Local Clinical Research Network and the successful post holder would be based at Broomfield Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust but would also be expected to travel to Mid Essex, West Essex, South Essex, Herts Valley and Luton to support the research in Primary Care.
- To increase the number of GP Practices involved in Clinical Research by participating in engagement events
- Visiting practices that are not currently research active to advise on available support.
- To liaise with key identified personnel in the Clinical Commissioning Groups within Luton, Essex and Hertfordshire
- To assist with ensuring that any payments that are due to practices are sent in a timely fashion
- To make clinical and professional autonomous decisions on a daily basis
- To provide clinical and professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team
- To make an assessment of the subjects condition to establish if necessary the appropriate action and future participation in the study
- To act in the best interest of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld when identifying screening and recruiting participants into trials/research studies
- To recognise that freedom to act is guided by precedent and clearly defined protocols and procedures and codes of conduct in accordance with local and network policies, NMC Code of Conduct, ICH GCP, Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive, Mental Capacity Act, and Data Protection Act
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Registered Nurse
- Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in research
- Community / Primary Care Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Registered Nurse
- Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in research
- Community / Primary Care Experience
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).
