North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
This is a fixed term post until March 2026 to provide backfill for an internal secondment
Applications are sought from highly motivated individuals to support the delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and other research studies. The successful applicant will be expected to work across a range of clinical specialties, including cardiovascular, acute medicine, anaesthetics and surgery, matching skill-set and experience wherever possible. The post holder will work closely with the local Clinicians, Clinical Departments, fellow Research Practitioners, Administrators, Researcher Team Leaders and R&D Manager in developing and maintaining the research infrastructure to support, promote and organise patient recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. They will also be required to provide research support and information for research staff, patients, volunteers and relatives as appropriate.
This post involves patient contact and does not involve laboratory activities. We are looking for a highly motivated person with interest in hands-on clinical research, gained clinical experience, and have relevant post registration employment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be able to work on research studies with minimal support and training. Day to day activities will include:
* Assisting in the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
* Working closely with the local clinicians, clinical research team and R&D Manager in developing and maintaining the research infrastructure to support, promote and organise patient recruitment.
* Providing research support and information for staff, patients, volunteers and relatives as appropriate.
The role is able to meet the requirements for registration with professional bodies for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered nurse, midwife or allied healthcare professional or a Degree in biological, biomedical or related health sciences subject.
Knowledge and Experience
* Collaborating with other agencies.
* Explaining complex concepts to patients.
* Information retrieval and reporting.
* Continuing professional and academic development evidenced by portfolio.
* Understanding of the role of ethics, consent process and R&D legislation in clinical research.
* Knowledge of I.T. systems.
* Working with patients in clinical research.
* NHS Experience.
* Experience of initiating &/or involvement in clinical research.
* Knowledge of the changing trends within health care provision & clinical research.
* Current GCP certificate.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Ability to work independently using own initiative.
* Demonstrate high level of organisation and time management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Meticulous and accurate in data collection.
* Effective multidisciplinary team working & team player.
* Ability to work autonomously and to motivate self and others.
* Competent in Microsoft Office, email, database and NHS IT applications e.g. PAS, ICE.
* Advanced organisational skills and ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management of the research study(ies) including, where relevant, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the research study.
* Ability to deputise for Team Lead in the Team Lead's absence.
* Ability to use own initiative to maximise recruitment opportunities.
* Report writing and presentation skills.
* Previous experience of Line Management duties and systems e.g. ESR.
Personal Circumstances
* Strong motivation to work within the field of clinical research.
Other
* Ability to travel independently around Cumbria.
* Flexible approach to working hours.
* Willing to undertake further development / training as required.
* Driving license.
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
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