Job summary
- Main area
- mental health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Happy to discuss flexible working)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 437-6195427
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Third Floor, The Rawnsley Building
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Research Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
The post holder will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in portfolio studies within GM Clinical Research Network studies within the NIHR Clinical Research Network: Greater Manchester (NIHR CRN: GM).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of study 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 local policies for research.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be identifying potential participants for a range of clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. This will involve liaising with care teams and assessing patient information against study inclusion and exclusion criteria and will often involve a screening visit to determine eligibility. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting more junior members of the research delivery team with decision making.
The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment and facilitating the production of good quality research.
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 be required to work across GMMH services with Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Manchester and beyond.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC
- Degree in healthcare subject or working towards.
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- At least 2 year post-registration experience
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the provision of care in NHS
- Knowledge of data collection, management and reporting
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates strong interest in research
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Good understanding of research governance guidance and legislation
- 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.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients & their families in a clear and simplified manner
- Self-motivated, Self aware, innovative, resourceful
- Demonstrable IT skills able to use Microsoft word, powerpoint, excel, outlook and use of databases.
Desirable criteria
- Good presentation skills
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
- Teaching experience
- Understanding of “Systems Leadership”
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Demonstrates interest in research
- Able to travel independently across multiple sites – evidence of clean UK/EU driving licence
- Willingness to undertake further clinical training as required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Dawber
- Job title
- Deputy Clinical Research Delivery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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