The Cardiovascular Research Team is recruiting!
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Senior Research Nurse, Midwife, or Allied Health Professional (AHP) to take a leadership role in the delivery and management of clinical research across multiple sub-specialties within Cardiology/Cardiac surgery research.
The position is based at the Leeds General Infirmary, and offers a fixed-term contract, full time (WTE) until 31st January 2026 to cover maternity leave.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that 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 required. The successful candidate will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals within the delivery team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation. The role demands a highly motivated individual with exceptional clinical leadership skills and the ability to manage and coordinate complex operational activities. A proven track record in management or an equivalent leadership position is essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance.
In this capacity, the ideal candidate will ensure the seamless integration of clinical research into patient care, working closely with investigators, sponsors, and stakeholders to support the delivery of pioneering studies. They will also champion staff development, ensuring team members are well-supported and equipped to perform their roles effectively within a research-focused environment.
The main tasks include:
1. To provide clinical nursing leadership and management to support a team of cardiology research nurses.
2. To provide effective budget management and stewardship of funding and resources.
3. Work to increase and diversify income and funding to develop and grow the team and the service.
4. To provide portfolio oversight from feasibility to close out, supporting strategic portfolio planning.
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 and teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Job Responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical research within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department. Additionally, where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In collaboration with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), be responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction are maintained, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation.
Working effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and agreed external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data capture, of observational and interventional studies, and ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained.
The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 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 be instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of the Research Nurses/Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), and other research delivery staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
1. Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP
2. Degree Level Education, working towards, or equivalent professional experience
3. Recognised post-registration qualification in specialty
4. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
5. Evidence of professional and leadership development
Experience
1. Experience of leadership, managing staff and performance management strategies
2. Experience of clinical audit, service development and or facilitation of change management
3. Experience of computer database and administration
4. Budgetary management experience (desirable)
Skills
1. Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
2. Displays high motivation and commitment to success
3. Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
4. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
5. Displays resilience
Personal Attributes
1. Professional and patient focused
2. Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
3. Excellent interpersonal skills
4. Ability to manage and identify stress in self and others
5. Assertive and self-confidence to lead, involve motivate and challenge self and others
6. Able to work independently and as part of a team
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
1. Patient-centered
2. Collaborative
3. Fair
4. Accountable
5. Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
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