Medical/ Surgical Nurse - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Town Liverpool Salary £43,742 - £50,056 PA Salary period Yearly Closing 28/04/2024 23:59
Research Nurse Band 7


NHS AfC:
Band 7

s the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK,we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision ' to bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services.

This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible.

There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.

Quality:
to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care

Service and Innovation:
to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care

Value:
to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs

Workforce:
to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day"

To provide leadership and management for the Research Nurse Team, and other associated staff working on clinical trials at the trust.

The post holder will also lead on research studies and clinical trials, supporting the implementation of the research and innovation strategy within the trust.

The post holder will liaise and work with internal and external stakeholders to assess the feasibility of conducting the research and problem solve to facilitate a wide range of research across the organisation.

Furthermore, they will have a crucial role in assessing the commercial portfolio and ensuring contracts are costed effectively for the delivery of all activity as well as support and provide advice and leadership on LHCH (Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital) sponsored trials.

Lead and Supervise all aspects of study initiation for clinical trials for the Trust.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical trials
Accountable for the nursing and of research projects
Responsible for submissions to research ethics committees
Advising specialists in the field on the application of research
Dissemination and publication of research findings
Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
Liaison with sponsor companies and multidisciplinary research teams
Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress
Good project Management skills

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services.

This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Lead and Supervise all aspects of study initiation for clinical trials for the Trust.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical trials
Accountable for the nursing and of research projects
Responsible for submissions to research ethics committees
Advising specialists in the field on the application of research
Dissemination and publication of research findings
Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
Liaison with sponsor companies and multidisciplinary research teams
Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress
To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials and in-house studies
Plan and implement duty roster for the team of Research Nurses
Provide coordination and direction in the development of data management methodologies and standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Monitor data completion and data quality for clinical trials
Evaluate and review high level study reports to confirm accuracy in data reporting for data monitoring and study committees
Develop and monitor study timelines and key deliverables in clinical trials in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Prepare and present written reports for presentation at relevant Trust committees including research and innovation committee and divisional governance committees.

Attend update calls and respond to inquiry emails for site reporting and to support requests for clinical trials.
Support Principal Investigators in all aspects for clinical trial delivery
To work on a daily basis with minimum supervision as part of the research team
To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH-GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.
To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D polices and protocols in accordance to the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
To priorities research activity as necessary thus ensuring recruitment targets are met
To ensure that all data is collected and manged effectively and accurately

To co-ordinate all designated clinical research studies as directed by the lead clinician to ensure recruitment targets are met.

To initiate, organise and manage novel clinical research and audit projects within the speciality (retrospective and prospective) under the supervision of the lead consultant, including where appropriate, negotiation of research funding, development of protocols, ethical committee application, data presentation at meetings, recruitment, questionnaire completion, clinical measurement, statistical analysis and preparation of papers for publication.

To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with HRA NMC and EU Directive (ICH-GCP) guidelines
To work closely with the Head of Research Governance
To keep up to date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements
To attend courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research
To attend relevant research meetings such as the Research and Innovation Committee
To assist in the analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation and publication
To understand the relevance of research to health care delivery and be able to identify research problems within the speciality
Degree Level education or equivalent training nursing knowledge and experience
Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing or Research
Evidence of post graduate training in research
Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
Knowledge of the Principles and practice of Clinical research and/or clinical trials
Understanding the role & Responsibilities of Clinical Research Nurse
Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, Including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Understanding the relevance of research to health care delivery and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific research subject
Broad Knowledge of technology and principles of telehealth approached to patient care
Knowledge of the Health Service, NHS R&D, the Pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
Demonstratable NHS experience as a Clinical Research Nurse
Experience of conducting clinical trials
Demonstration of experience from a research/innovation/ service improvement environment.
Experience in co-ordinating clinical research studies
Experience of leading the development of research projects (protocols, study documentation) and negotiating research funding
Experience of Patient education and counselling e.g. providing lifestyle advice
Demonstrable clinical experience in critical care or cardiac surgery ward
Good IT skills (computer literacy and proficiency in MS office / EDCL)
Skills in administration of research and project management
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure team delivers a high standard of research throughout and accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
Skills in handling and management of computerised data (e.g. the abstraction and coding of medical data, computer data entry, statistical analysis, report generation and data validation
Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data.
Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
Flexible approach to working hours

From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Healthand Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants.

If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.

Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015.

The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care.

We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.

Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Jennifer Crooks Job title Deputy Director for Research and Innovation Email address jennifer.