Job Description

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Main area
Research & Innovation
Grade
5
Contract
Permanent: secondment 1 year will be considered
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (The post holder is expected to work flexibly over 7 days a week to cover the service)
Job ref
164-5580266


Site
Queens Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
\xc2\xa328,407 - \xc2\xa334,581 Per Annum Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2023 23:59


Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our dynamic Stroke Research team here at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will be based across the Nottingham Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital sites. The posts will be required to work on and deliver a range of projects. The successful candidates will work closely with the Principal Investigators to deliver research projects in Stroke. The successful candidate will be expected to involve themselves in all aspects of the clinical trial lifecycle from study set up (including governance aspects), recruitment, delivery of the study through to study closure. The post holders will have to work jointly with lab technicians, consultants, interventional neuroradiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy staff, psychologists, clinical nurses and specialist stroke nurses. An experience of stroke would be beneficial but training and support will be provided.
Main duties of the job In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

• To work on a Rota basis (Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00, weekends and bank holidays 08:00-16:00) assisting recruitment/delivery of Stroke trials at NUH
• To be involved in the informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation processes as necessary
• To manage a caseload of CTIMP, device and observational trials from study conception to delivery, to close down, coordinating the care of your own caseload efficiently and communicating updates to the rest of the team
• To assist with the identification and eligibility evaluation of potential trial patients
• To undertake / ensure study specific investigations are performed as per study protocol
• To perform clinical tests such as venepuncture, ECG\xe2\x80\x99s, cannulation, urinalysis, cognitive and neurological assessments (not an exhaustive list)
• To ensure clinical study protocols are adhered to and follow ups are completed as per protocol and to GCP guidelines

Working for our organisation

• Patients - We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience

• People - We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does

• Places - We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care

• Performance - We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system

• Partners - We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care

• Potential - We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work on a Rota basis (Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00, weekends and bank holidays 08:00-16:00) assisting recruitment/delivery of Stroke trials at NUH
• To be involved in the informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation processes as necessary
• To manage a caseload of CTIMP, device and observational trials from study conception to delivery, to close down, coordinating the care of your own caseload efficiently and communicating updates to the rest of the team
• To assist with the identification and eligibility evaluation of potential trial patients
• To undertake / ensure study specific investigations are performed as per study protocol
• To perform clinical tests such as venepuncture, ECG\xe2\x80\x99s, cannulation, urinalysis, cognitive and neurological assessments (not an exhaustive list)
• To ensure clinical study protocols are adhered to and follow ups are completed as per protocol.
• In some cases visit patients in the community for study visits
• Be responsible for providing patient support and acting as a patient advocate
• Knowledge of Health Research Authority approval process and other relevant legislation including the HTA
• To ensure that you are working according to Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards for clinical studies
• To liaise with clinical study personnel outside the hospital as required
• To supply data as required to the principle investigator regarding progress of clinical trials
• To identify barriers to recruitment to studies and ensure that the principle investigator is aware of them. Identify and implement action plans as required to remove these barriers.
• To provide support for clinical study colleagues
• To be able to adapt to the needs of working across multiple projects
• To attend meetings relevant to stroke and the studies
• To train and keep clinical stroke colleagues up to date on current research, through attending meetings and delivering specific training sessions
• To maintain accurate documentation of research related activities in nursing and medical notes
• To accurately record in case report forms and any other documentation required for the duration of the study
• To record and report adverse events that occur whilst the subject is in the clinical study to the relevant personnel and act as required.
• To report and record serious adverse events that occur whilst the subject is in the clinical study to the study co-coordinator/principal investigator (PI) and relevant local personnel/regulatory authorities.
• To provide ongoing follow up care whilst a subject is in a clinical trial
• To act as a primary contact point (for study issues) for the subject in a clinical trial
• To be able to work between 2 NUH sites (City Hospital and Queens Medical Centre sites)
• To follow appropriate Trust procedures and to ensure that you are working according to Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards for clinical studies.
• Maintain study site files, prepare ethics updates and ensure all documentation in good order for audit
• Knowledge of and be accountable for co-ordinating HRA approvals if needed
• To complete study amendment documentation should the need arise
• To ensure that clinical study recruitment records are accurately maintained
• To access the computer network as required to retrieve relevant data
• To ensure that clinical studies are effectively archived as per policy
• To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to clinical studies in Stroke medicine
• To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of clinical trials
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research related articles particularly related to clinical studies.
• To continue your own professional development according to appropriate regulatory guidance, keeping updated with current practice.
• To attend national meetings in relation to clinical studies as appropriate and agreed with senior research staff
• To co-operate in the delivery of the clinical study service, ensuring that there is adequate research cover on a daily basis
• To assist in the induction of new staff, providing mentorship and support within the clinical area
• To contribute to the development of clinical and research policies, procedures and Standard Operating procedures.
• To work with staff across the stroke service to develop strategies to overcome barriers to subject recruitment
• To understand and adhere to Trust policies
• To act in accordance with the appropriate Code of Professional conduct
• To ensure that trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all those who come in contact with the service provided by the Trust. The post holder has responsibility for safety as outlined in the hospital\xe2\x80\x99s policy and Health and Safety Work Act 1974.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To support Research & Innovation throughout the Trust as deemed necessary

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse or relevant experience in the stroke setting
• GCSE or Equivalent Maths and English Satisfactory level of general education.
• IT experience, including Excel
• Demonstrates a commitment to further leaning and personal development.

Desirable criteria

• Research Training / Degree or higher with research component

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of stroke clinical care

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in research or with experience of working with stroke patients

Skills
Essential criteria

• Able to work effectively within and across clinical teams
• Able to inspire trust in patients and colleagues
• Able to identify, extract and process complex health information from a variety of sources
• Approachable and able to work under own initiative
• Able to plan workload and liaise with colleagues to promote safety and achieve continuity of care

Desirable criteria

• Venepuncture/cannulation skills
• Previous research or clinical audit activity as a substantive part of a previous role

___________________________________________________________________________________ Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly. Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers. Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are \xe2\x80\x98at risk\xe2\x80\x99 of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad. ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (\xc2\xa341.90 for enhanced and \xc2\xa321.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month\xe2\x80\x99s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.