We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered healthcare professional to join the Research and Innovation Directorate at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for a registered healthcare professional to further develop skills within research, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients.
We are seeking a confident and experienced healthcare professional, who is passionate about delivering high quality care, who enjoys a challenge and would welcome the opportunity to develop research. You will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of clinical research in a range of clinical trials, both commercial and non-commercial. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a smooth delivery of care to patients entered into clinical trials. You need to be an excellent team player, have good communication skills, excellent time management skills and attention to detail is a must. Cardiology experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of the Research Delivery Team which involves recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will be responsible for supporting the Research Team in meeting its responsibilities for continuing and raising recruitment into a wide range of NIHR portfolio studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC or HCPC registered nurse, midwife or other healthcare professional.
* Possession of a relevant Healthcare Degree or equivalent experience and diploma level qualification in paediatric related studies.
* Specialised knowledge of clinical trials, including research specific training and experience.
* ICH GCP certificate.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
* Management/leadership experience.
* Experience of working in an acute care setting.
* Experience of autonomous working.
* Experience supporting the learning of students and junior colleagues.
* Experience of recruiting participants to clinical trials or research projects.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
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