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Job summary

Main area
Research Nurse
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (From start date)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
311-M295-26-A
Employer
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trust HQ
Town
Ashton Under Lyne
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 PA, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/10/2026 23:59

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Research Clinician (Mental Health including Older Adults)

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

 

Job overview

Please note - previous applicants need not reapply.

The Research & Innovation Department has responsibility for all elements of research governance within the Trust and also provides corporate support to internal 
staff and external partners undertaking research, service evaluations and innovation projects. 
Working alongside existing Research Project Managers this post will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research studies within mental health and dementia services across the Trust. 
The role will involve recruitment and informed consent of participant’s research studies, delivery research interventions and undertaking assessments as per study protocols and local guidelines and completion of research documentation.  The role also involves providing information and answering any questions/queries from patients, staff and carers about the various studies being conducted within the trust. 
It will be a varied, involved and busy position that requires excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders, and significant organisation skills in order to prioritise and manage a demanding workload. 

Main duties of the job

• Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy framework for health and social care research. 
• Provide complex research related information to research participants and, if applicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure. 

• Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills  

• Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. 
• Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and quality assurance of test kits  
• Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department 
• Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and legislation; and to adhere to them. 
• Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required  

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
  • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
  • Access to Continued Professional Development
  • Involvement in improvement and research activities
  • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
  • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities 
• Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and 
follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policy 
framework for health and social care research. 
• Provide complex research related information to research participants and, if 
applicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the research 
study or carrying out a research procedure. 
AFC 03/01/18 JME-451-17 Research Clinician Band 6 
• Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as 
appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and 
delegation skills  
• To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer, 
responding and reporting appropriately.  
• To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverse 
and serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol.  
• To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carers 
at all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the 
multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both 
verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. 
• Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibility 
of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment 
information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case 
report forms and quality assurance of test kits  
• To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriate 
deadlines and targets set. 
• Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required per 
research visit. 
• Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff 
and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department 
• Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and 
legislation; and to adhere to them. 
• Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required  
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the 
role.  Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to 
time.  The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed 
process

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to relevant degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
  • Registered with HCPC, NMC or other relevant professional body
  • Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable criteria
  • ICH GCP training
  • Formal Research Training (including as part of degree course)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working in an NHS or healthcare environment with service user contact
Desirable criteria
  • Previous research experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
  • Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues
  • Understanding of NHS agenda and primary care community services
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to collate information and produce written reports
  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turn around
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
  • Excellent attention to detail

Work Related Circumstances

Essential criteria
  • To work flexibly when required
  • Ability to travel independently
  • Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
  • Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
  • Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrea Short
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07719 509362
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