Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly competent professional to work as a Clinical Research Nurse/ AHP/Clinical Trial Coordinator.
You will contribute to the successful conduct of the expanding research portfolio at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
You should be highly motivated and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The post holder will, at all times, maintain high standards of practice in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and work within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research.
As a Clinical Research Nurse/ AHP/Clinical Trials Coordinator, the post holder will also continue to retain clinical skills and credibility by maintaining their practice as per governing body ensuring that professional standards of practice and behavior are upheld and sufficient practice is undertaken in order to revalidate if required.
As part of the UHT Research, the post holders will collaborate and support research teams from South Tees. The ability to travel is essential for this role.
The post is 12 month fixed term, secondments will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working across specialties but experience in ED, Stroke, Trauma & Orthopaedics would be useful. Support will be given to other NIHR research studies from expressions of interest through to archiving.
Liaise with clinical teams and support services to ensure the smooth set-up and delivery of research studies
Provide support for patients considering studies and those who participate.
Ensure financial oversight of the portfolio
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will learn to manage and co-ordinate research studies with support from senior colleagues.
Providing effective, caring and compassionate services to patients participating in clinical research studies.
Complete procedures and investigations according to study protocol, Trust and local policies. Procedures include identifying potential participants for recruitment, providing information to explain the study, monitoring participants progress, and collecting and collating patient data.
Work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies and ensure that local, national and international research regulations are adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution.
Please also see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / AHP or Diploma level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent research experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma
- Understanding Consent in Research
- NIHR ICH-GCP training
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Research delivery
- Highly organised and motivated
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent inter-personal and verbal/written communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Research Ethics/R&D approval/ Research Governance process
- Previous experience within specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an NHS acute service setting
Personal
Essential
- Team player with a flexible approach to work
- Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
- Self-motivated with the ability to organise and plan
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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