The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialties and the Cardiovascular Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) research portfolio is looking for a Research Nurse. We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within the PCI team. This post will be to work alongside our already established PCI team of nurses and 6 Interventional PCI consultants. We are excited to continue to expand and develop our growing portfolio of complex interventional trials, that include early phase and complex device trials, as well as randomised and observational studies.
This is a full-time post (1.0 WTE), with a permanent contract. This post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Clinical Research Facility (CRF), LS1 3EX.
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the PCI research portfolio. The post holder will work within a specialised environment including the cardiac catheter lab as well as acute inpatient and outpatient settings. Identifying and caring for patients enrolled in clinical research studies and will work closely with all senior colleagues and all members of the cardiology MDT to deliver this high-quality clinical care to our research participants.
Expected Shortlisting Date: 17/04/2025
Planned Interview Date: 25/03/2025
Main duties of the job
The exact dimensions of the numbers and types of studies may vary in accordance with the dynamic nature of the research portfolio and specialist clinical area. The main tasks being participating in the coordination and delivery of patient-related trial activities and associated administrative tasks and ensuring that all research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research. In addition to being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standard, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance, and legislation is also required.
The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
Prior knowledge of cardiology and or percutaneous coronary intervention is encouraged but not essential.
If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
About us
Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.
Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.
We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:
* Accountable
* Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the (To be added by clinical area) Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance, and legislation. The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support, and data collection required for all studies within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust policies and study protocols. Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained. The Trust reserves the right to require employees to work either temporarily or permanently at or from any other of the Trust's establishments at any time. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research. The post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
* Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
* Willing to undergo training as necessary
Skills & behaviours
* Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
* Autonomy
* Capable of lateral thinking
* IT Skills
* Time management
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Implementation of good clinical practice
* Clinical Research
Experience
* Experience of computer databases and administration
* Relevant clinical experience
* Research Experience
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for children's areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
* Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
* Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
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.
Senior Research Nurse Cardiovascular Research
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