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Job summary

Main area
Research and Innovation
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 1 year
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Job ref
301-LG-24-6411149
Employer
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St George's Hospital
Town
Stafford
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/07/2024 23:59

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Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Research Nurse / Clinical Research Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual with experience in research to provide clinical trial support to the Research and Innovation team based at the Trust’s research site at St George's Hospital, Stafford. You will also support research activity at our Cheadle site in North Staffs, and the work of our community research bus.

The role supports research in a range of physical and mental health areas, including vaccines and long-term conditions.

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:

  • Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
  • Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
  • “In our Gift” providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
  • The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
  • Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
  • Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
  • Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
  • Child Care Vouchers Scheme
  • Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
  • NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes

 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data, including collection and management of samples. You must be able to travel across the Trust geography and be willing to work on our community research bus.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their research expertise to work on a variety of interesting projects within a friendly and supportive team.

Working for our organisation

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will work autonomously with responsibility for your own portfolio of clinical research studies, with the support of senior staff.

You will  be responsible for the recruitment of participants onto clinical trials via different routes in hospital and community settings.

You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex research projects, in line with agreed timescales and plans; working with the R&I Research Governance team to ensure that all appropriate approvals have been gained prior to research studies commencing.

You will maintain effective communication between patients, carers, clinicians and manager to ensure safe service delivery.

You will evaluate research protocols, patient information and GP letters and ensure that information about clinical trials is clearly and appropriately communicated to research participants.

You will manage the research related aspect of care for participants of several research studies, which may cover different health specialties.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant degree / registered Nurse or AHP
Desirable criteria
  • Masters qualification or Good Clinical Practice

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of research or significant relevant clinical experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of research delivery in NHS or commercial setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kim Thompson
Job title
Research Delivery Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07816 117564
Additional information

Informal visits / discussions are highly recommended

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