Clinical Research Facility Matron

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Registered Nurse/Midwife to contribute to clinical research initiatives. This role requires advanced knowledge in nursing and management, with leadership responsibilities in a dynamic research environment. Candidates must hold relevant UK registration and possess exemplary communication skills, along with experience in workforce planning and clinical management.

Qualifications

• Requires early phase experience in a senior clinical position (2 years).
• Experience of professional leadership and innovation in practice.
• Ability to manage own workload and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate significant experience undertaking and managing clinical research.
• Coordinate and oversee workforce planning and systems implementation.
• Maintain complex information sources and manage change initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Good interpersonal skills

Good time management skills

Good IT skills

Ability to use problem-solving skills

Education

Educated to Degree Level in health-related studies

Registered Nurse/ Midwife

ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse/ Midwife
• Advanced knowledge and skills in clinical research, nursing and management
• Educated to Degree Level in health-related studies or equivalent experience
• ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate

Desirable criteria

• Teaching/ training experience/ qualification
• Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate early phase experience in a senior clinical position (2 years)
• Experience of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Evidence of continual professional development within a management role
• Ability to manage own workload
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Significant experience undertaking, coordinating, and managing clinical researc
• Line management experience
• Experience in workforce planning
• Experience of implementing new systems within a research environment
• Proven ability to maintain highly complex information. sources and databases
• Experience of redesign or change management initiates

Desirable criteria

• Experience of regulatory inspections
• Project management experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of major regulatory issues governing the conduct of clinical research (e.g. Research Governance framework for Health and Social Care, Medicines for Human Use 9clinical Trials) Regulations, mental Capacity Act, Data protection Act and Human Tissue Act
• Sound knowledge of the research, clinical, information and corporate governance agendas
• Knowledge of the inspection and regulation environment in which clinical research cooperates.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good inter-personal skills - must be able to influence and motivate others in order to achieve results
• Methodical with good organisational skills with attention to detail
• Good time management skills - able to plan and work to agreed timescales and to multi-task effectively
• Good IT skills, including MS Word, advanced Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, internet and various databases
• Good presentation skills and report writing skills
• Ability to listen to others and use critical questioning techniques
• Ability to prioritise and quickly identify the core issues in a situation
• Ability to use problem solving skills and ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Able to be flexible and readjust plans, able to prioritise work within set deadlines

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of information governance
• Knowledge of patient information systems
• Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology

Attributes

Essential criteria

• Creative, Resourceful and Enthusiastic, Self- motivated, Innovative, facilitative, patient and helpful
• Capacity to work with PI's and staff at all levels
• Inspires others and leads by example
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated
• Open minded, treats colleagues with dignity and respect

Desirable criteria

• Ability to troubleshoot effectively

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

• CRF Matron Job Description (PDF, 576.3KB)
• CRF Matron - Personal spec (PDF, 144.4KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Medical and Dental (PDF, 1.4MB)