Job summary
This role will involve working closely with Clinical Investigators, Research Nurses and other members of research teams to maintain holistic support for all clinical trial participants, thus facilitating a high-quality research service. The post holder is responsible for management of a defined portfolio of studies and caseload of patients participating in research trials in NHS care.
The post holder will contribute to development of the speciality service, manage performance, and finance of their trials and ensure cost effective use of resources. The postholder will also be expected to show key leadership qualities by initiating service improvement for the department and developing and managing other team members, such as Clinical Trials Assistants, Clinical Research Practitioners and band 5 research nurses. They will also play a role in developing research awareness across the trust to all staff groups.
This role has 2 base location, 1 at Harrogate Hospital and 1 at the Innovation Hub at Grimbald Crag Way, Knaresborough, HG5 8PZ
Main duties of the job
To manage studies in collaboration with existing research staff, act as main point of contact for participants and carry out tasks including:
1. Working closely with the Principal Investigator to provide a consistent point of contact for the trial
2. Become familiar with the protocol for the study
3. Identify patients who may be suitable for the trial liaising with clinicians and attending clinical team meetings to promote research participation and remind clinical team members about the requirements for the trial
4. Work with the Investigators to recruit patients to trials where appropriate and manage performance of the study.
5. Give information to potential trial participants considering participation, answer their questions and refer to the Principal Investigator where required
Please see attached the job description for more information.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
(Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before submitting your application.)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
The role of the research nurse is an agile post and he/she may be required to contribute to any of the specialties at HDFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
The role of the research nurse is an agile post and he/she may be required to contribute to any of the specialties at HDFT.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or at least 2 years' experience working in clinical research as a research nurse.
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in research or working towards this.
- G.C.P trained
- Any post-graduate level qualification
- Leadership and management course
- Service improvement course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience (i.e. worked in the NHS for at least 2 years post registration).
- Experience with audit and service improvement
- Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a research setting
- Experience of working in secondary care, primary care , public health or social care
- Experience of change management
- Experience of managing and mentoring junior staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience in treatment of patients with specialty conditions where we are research active
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or at least 2 years' experience working in clinical research as a research nurse.
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in research or working towards this.
- G.C.P trained
- Any post-graduate level qualification
- Leadership and management course
- Service improvement course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience (i.e. worked in the NHS for at least 2 years post registration).
- Experience with audit and service improvement
- Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a research setting
- Experience of working in secondary care, primary care , public health or social care
- Experience of change management
- Experience of managing and mentoring junior staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience in treatment of patients with specialty conditions where we are research active
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital/Innovation Hub
Lancaster Park Road/Grimbald Crag Way
Harrogate/Knaresborough
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
