Job summary
The post holder has a key leadership and management role at a senior level and will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) and associated studies within the Mental Health and Dementia specialties across Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This will involve overseeing and contributing to all aspects of research delivery throughout the life cycle of the study. The post holder will provide management and/or peer support for Research Nurses within GMMH; will be required to cover for Research Nurse vacancies and will have a key role in determining the staffing levels required to provide an effective research delivery service, particularly in relation to CTIMPs.
Main duties of the job
In partnership with the Clinical Research Delivery Manager and the wider clinical trial infrastructure including PIs, Clinical Trials Managers, Trial Coordinators, and other support staff, the post holder will be instrumental in implementing the GMMH strategic objectives and will be responsible for leading and developing the trial portfolio across Mental Health and Dementia specialties. The post holder will liaise with clinical investigators and both commercial and non-commercial sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of trial protocols, and will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and Trust policies for Research.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment and facilitating the delivery of good quality research. The post holder will also take on a leadership role in organising a team of research nurses and research administrative staff within the GMMH research team. S/he will provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff including monitoring and raising the standard of research and care within the team. S/he will be involved in developing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of research within the allocated specialties.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. The post holder will have a key role in supporting the clinical development and training of staff within the Dementia and Mental Health specialities, including training for physical health competencies and clinical rating scale administrations. Post holders must be prepared to work across the GMMH geographical footprint.
This post is fixed term for 12 months.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment and facilitating the delivery of good quality research. The post holder will also take on a leadership role in organising a team of research nurses and research administrative staff within the GMMH research team. S/he will provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff including monitoring and raising the standard of research and care within the team. S/he will be involved in developing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of research within the allocated specialties.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. The post holder will have a key role in supporting the clinical development and training of staff within the Dementia and Mental Health specialities, including training for physical health competencies and clinical rating scale administrations. Post holders must be prepared to work across the GMMH geographical footprint.
This post is fixed term for 12 months.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC
- Masters in healthcare subject or substantial equivalent experience.
- Teaching and Assessing Award (Mentorship)
Knowledge
Essential
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Good understanding of research governance guidance and legislation
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Understanding of:- Clinical Research in a Mental Health Trust and how delivery is organised - HRA and NHS R&D landscape - NIHR Local Clinical Research Networks the Mental Health landscape and how care is organised
- Significant Post Registration nursing experience
- Experience of working in Mental Health and Dementia settings
- Experience of conducting NHS Mental Health/Dementia research across a range of study designs
- Significant experience in co-ordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving
- Experience of managing teams
- Evidence of some leadership experience in a research context, leading to innovation in practice
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Wide range of clinical experience and skills
Desirable
- Understands "Systems Leadership"
- Experience in the administration of rating scales commonly used in dementia and Mental Health clinical trials or studies
- Experience of clinical audits both internal and external
- Experience of writing standard operating procedures for clinical research and individual protocols
- Willing to undertake further clinical training as required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills
- Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries
- Ability to work towards local targets, meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Significant involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice
- Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research
- Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer
- Training and leadership skills
- Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and use of databases
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Demonstrates interest in research
- Creative & Flexible approach to working hours
- Able to travel independently across multiple sites - evidence of clean UK/EU driving licence
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC
- Masters in healthcare subject or substantial equivalent experience.
- Teaching and Assessing Award (Mentorship)
Knowledge
Essential
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Good understanding of research governance guidance and legislation
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Understanding of:- Clinical Research in a Mental Health Trust and how delivery is organised - HRA and NHS R&D landscape - NIHR Local Clinical Research Networks the Mental Health landscape and how care is organised
- Significant Post Registration nursing experience
- Experience of working in Mental Health and Dementia settings
- Experience of conducting NHS Mental Health/Dementia research across a range of study designs
- Significant experience in co-ordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving
- Experience of managing teams
- Evidence of some leadership experience in a research context, leading to innovation in practice
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Wide range of clinical experience and skills
Desirable
- Understands "Systems Leadership"
- Experience in the administration of rating scales commonly used in dementia and Mental Health clinical trials or studies
- Experience of clinical audits both internal and external
- Experience of writing standard operating procedures for clinical research and individual protocols
- Willing to undertake further clinical training as required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills
- Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries
- Ability to work towards local targets, meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Significant involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice
- Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research
- Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer
- Training and leadership skills
- Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and use of databases
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Demonstrates interest in research
- Creative & Flexible approach to working hours
- Able to travel independently across multiple sites - evidence of clean UK/EU driving licence
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).
