Senior Research Nurse - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an innovative and experienced research nurse with a passion for operational delivery of clinical research. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop their skills and expertise in operational leadership, change management, strategic planning and workforce organisation within the Neurosciences Research Delivery team.

The post involves management of the Neurosciences clinical research workforce of nursing and administrative support staff. The successful candidate will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the clinical research team who deliver research throughout the Hospital including the Clinical Research Facility. They will need excellent communication skills, being able to communicate at all levels with excellent IT and effective organisational skills.

They will be instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of the research nurses and the wider research team.

They will be involved in raising the awareness of research within the Clinical Service Unit, and so promoting research and evidence based practice.

Although the portfolio covers multiple disease specialities, the post holder will primarily be responsible for supporting and facilitating ac

Main duties of the job

As a senior nurse/midwife/AHP you will be expected to provide support, clinical supervision and training. Acting in a lead capacity within your speciality you will ensure that studies are delivered effectively; efficiently and compliant with GCP and other legislative requirements. You will also have responsibility for ensuring the completion of study related activities across the CSU. Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice and facilitate appropriate educational and training opportunities. You will also work collaboratively across the Trust linking in with other research teams and contributing to research delivery workforce developments and work streams. The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient setting with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.

You should be able to adopt a flexible approach to the needs of colleagues, participants, and external collaborators managing multiple team members and representing the nursing/midwifery team in both internal and external meetings. You must have effective organisational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your own work load and direct the work of others to ensure the team succeeds.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.

Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to maintain and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

Our ambition is to:

Be the best Trust to deliver high-quality Clinical Research

Be the Best NHS Trust to Champion Research

And to maintain and grow world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Leadership

As the lead specialist within your defined area of research you will provide leadership and management to the clinical research team, including team and individual performance, attendance, management and workforce planning

Be accountable for own actions, acting as a role model to promote the research agenda

Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe quality care to patients participating in research trials, ensuring a positive patient experience

Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams

Anticipate problems and take preventative actions or have contingency plans available

Work with the Lead Nurse/Matron/Head of Nursing/AHP and lead Clinician to develop the team reflecting the CSU and Trust research strategy, developing new roles and ways of working

Delegate and empower staff whilst maintaining overall, continuing responsibility and accountability

Ensure that the effective deployment (working across teams and CSUs) where necessary and appropriate) of staff is mapped against the projected recruitment to trial portfolio to ensure safe and effective cover

Deliver an effective, safe, quality research service within budgetary envelope reporting, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events

Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following the LTHT whistleblowing policy and supporting process

Clinical Research

Review and lead the implementation of Clinical Research undertaken within the department.

Maintain an accurate record to assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the department and regularly update the department/CSU on the status of the projects

To accurately record data on trial pro-forma, co-ordinate monitoring visits from sponsoring companies and respond promptly to data queries.

To safeguard interest of patients by liaison with relevant trial personnel and contribution to trial design and protocol and ensure compliance with research guidelines.

To ensure that all proposed research projects carried out in the department are registered and reviewed by the Trust R&I department, have all regulatory permissions/approvals prior to commencement and that updates/amendments are reported in a timely fashion.

To ensure recruitment to trials is in line with the Department of Health (DoH) and NIHR timelines and high level objective matrix

To maintain patient safety by accurately and promptly reporting and documenting (Serious) Adverse Events, Reactions or incidents, to the relevant clinical, sponsor and authorities within required timelines. Ensuring any potential drug interactions, any interventions or modifications are carried out and information disseminated to staff in all relevant areas.

To drive and encourage the participation in original research carried out in the CSU.

To provide advice and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team with regard to research guidelines, REC registration and approval, project development, implementation, completion and dissemination.

Liaison with the multidisciplinary team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research within the department/unit for which the post holder has a designated responsibility.

Ensure clear, accurate records are maintained. Developing data collection, case report forms, and design of database where required, with a clearly trackable system/audit trail and is stored for the appropriate time.

To establish and maintain good working relationships and channels of communication with all support services, other departments within the Trust, other relevant hospitals and Trusts, non-commercial bodies and industry sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials.

Monitor and plan in advance workload of the department ensuring it is adequately resourced.

Ensure study close down, study dissemination and archiving is implemented in line with requirements of the NHS, sponsor, GCP and MHRA.

Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the on-going development of the department and CSU research strategy.

Develop protocols for research practice and ensure these are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Also to review other relevant departmental and Trust protocols to ensure they are applied appropriately.

To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.

To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.

Education and training of various groups, being responsible for ensuring that your direct managed staff receive and engage with the relevant, appropriate clinical skills training and maintain related clinical competencies

To perform venepuncture and cannulation when required for research purposes, processing biological samples as per trial protocols.

To educate patients with regards to trial medications particularly when medications require home self-administration.

To administer trial medications according to trial protocols.

To be responsible for maintaining strong relationships and positive communication channels with other key personnel.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

To co-ordinate educational meetings for both research and non-research staff.

To undertake national advisory and monitoring roles where appropriate.

To drive and encourage the participation in original research carried out in the department for self and junior members of the team.

To observe the confidentiality of patient information at all times, both in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

To be conversant with cardiac arrest, major incident and fire procedures as they relate to clinics within the Directorate.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need

Personal Education, Training and Development

To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, NHS and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.

To keep up to date with current and potential research and information relevant to the care of patients in the clinical area.

To attend courses as deemed relevant and to attend meetings and conferences as appropriate.

Prepare results of research and present as posters or scientific presentations at meetings and conferences as appropriate.

Participate in own and others appraisals

Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required time scales

Work to NMC Code of Conduct and fulfil the requirements to maintain and revalidate registration

Staff Management and Development

To act as a leader, resource and role model taking responsibility for the supervision and management of the research nurses/midwives/AHPs and other staff

To be responsible for ensuring all members of the research team undergo regular and effective appraisal, and to support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements.

Support the revalidation of registered nursing/midwifery staff

To be responsible for ensuring the on-going recruitment of staff and ensure that staff contracts are reviewed on a regular basis.

Ensure the induction and development of staff

To be responsible for the co-ordination of annual leave and all other leave for the research team, ensuring minimal disruption to the service provided by this team to patients.

To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team.

Maintain effective communication to disseminate information to your team ensuring that staff maintain current clinical and research knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

Additional Requirements

Essential

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Skills & behaviours

Essential