Specialist Research Nurse​/Practitioner

This is an opportunity for a research NMAHP to lead on the Rossini trial and the Neurosurgery portfolio in the research and development here at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Experience with in main theatres is an advantage and the role is full time or a job share would be considered.

You should have experience of leading and delivering clinical trials as part of the NIHR portfolio and working within multidisciplinary teams as well leading clinical trial delivery teams.

To discuss these roles in more detail please contact Catherine Pitman  or Claire West

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

The post holder will provide expert knowledge, skill and experience in this specialist field, and act as an expert resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. The post-holder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. S/he will develop networks with other disciplines across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies.

S/he will coordinate and manage the study portfolio and recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring metrics.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

• To assist the Lead Research Nurse / Practitioner to ensure the operational delivery of the clinical research team work plan, particularly with respect to achieving NIHR targets.
• Manage research performance in relation to team activities and study timelines and targets set by R&D and the SWP CRN. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
• Act as line manager for the Senior Research Nurses/ Practitioners within the team and oversee the management of other members of the research staff within the team (Research Nurse/Practitioner, Research Assistant Practitioner, Research HCA, Research Administrator). This will include clinical supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Ensure all staff within sphere of responsibility have access to essential training and achieve 100% compliance.
• Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies including proactively managing sickness and performance in line with the Trust policy.
• Ensure the health, safety and security of the clinical research team.
• Lead in the recruitment of Senior Research Nurses/Practitioners within the relevant team.
• Assist the Lead Research Nurse/Practitioner with the training and development of clinical research practitioners and administrators to ensure retention of staff and workforce development where possible.

  For further information please see attached job description

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC
• Research Training (e.g., GCP, degree module, informed consent)
• Post graduate /Master's level qualification or willing to work towards
• Management or Leadership Qualification

• Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
• In depth knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
• Good leadership skills and proven managerial ability
• Pertinent clinical skills
• Critical appraisal skills
• Extensive demonstrable experience of clinical research within the NHS setting
• Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post
• Line Management demonstrable experience within the NHS
• Proven record of meeting participant recruitment targets
• demonstrable Experience of delivering commercial and academic research

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.