Clinical Research Matron

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK teaching hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Matron to provide professional nursing leadership and management of the research team. This role includes oversight of clinical trials, staff education, and ensuring high-quality services. Candidates should have an NMC Level 1 registration, a Master's degree or equivalent, and experience in research management. The position promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading research training and supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP and NHS Research Governance.
• Experience of costing trials and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the research team.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice standards.
• Educate nursing and medical staff on clinical research principles.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Clinical research knowledge

Team management

Education

NMC Level 1 Registered General Nurse

Master's degree or equivalent senior level research experience

GCP qualification

Job description

Overview

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across five sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options designed to suit different circumstances and service requirements.

Job overview

This key role will provide professional nursing leadership and management of the research team comprising research nurses, practitioners, data managers and research assistants and will be responsible for the development of staff and the research portfolio within the overall RDU1 and 9 structure. The Clinical Research Matron will drive the expansion of the RDUs and underpin this with commercial and grant income to enhance Neurosciences and Paediatrics research at King's. Particular emphasis is the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Main duties

• The Clinical Research Matron will be responsible for the line management of the research team and will lead on specific projects (staff training, induction, systems) as well as providing general support to the R&D Leads and Investigators. These include managing finances, resources and staff - maintaining the overall standard of care for patients at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to negotiate with professional colleagues for co-ordinated care within the research and Clinical Trials Service and establish a profile to influence existing and new relationships within and beyond the organisation.

Working for our organisation

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Research Matron will contribute to the development of the departments' research portfolio and oversee the safe and ethical implementation and delivery of all studies conducted. The post holder will work to ICH-GCP standards and the Research Governance Framework.

• Leadership: Have overall responsibility for and provide leadership to RDU1 and 9, coordinating the appropriate research support for projects that enhance the clinical service at Kings College Hospital.
• To write, maintain and implement operational policies and procedures (SOPs) within the unit.
• To develop operational systems to ensure that clinical research is facilitated to the highest ethical and regulatory standards.

• Management: Provide expert advice to investigators and research teams to ensure adherence to relevant codes of conduct, regulations, policies, protocols and good clinical practice.
• Develop, monitor and reassess systems to ensure research is carried out in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and NHS governance.
• Ensure accurate research and sample records are maintained and conduct trend analysis on the unit's activities.

• Clinical Practice: Produce and maintain an up-to-date clinical trials portfolio for reference for all clinical staff in the department.
• Provide support for RDU 1 and 9 research teams, including covering clinics and research appointments where necessary.
• Ensure all staff are competent in their clinical and non-clinical activities, providing training and mentoring when needed.

• Education & Professional Leadership: Educate nursing and medical staff on principles of clinical research, data collection, patient consent and concerns such as possible side effects for specific trials.
• Educate patients, relatives and carers on possible side effects and appropriate actions.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Level 1 Registered General Nurse
• Master's degree or equivalent senior level research experience
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional & academic development
• GCP qualification

Desirable criteria

• PRINCE 2 or other recognised project management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of leading research training, support and supervision
• Prior experience of research studies with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates awareness of current research
• Experience of costing trials and budget management
• Managerial/team leader experience

Knowledge

• In depth Knowledge of ICH-GCP
• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of NHS Research Governance requirements and the research process
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials
• Venepuncture & cannulation
• Budget management skills and experience

Desirable criteria

• Report writing and presentational skills
• Knowledge of project management methodology
• Able to develop business and development plans

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Closing date is given as a guide. Vacancies may close early due to high numbers of applications.

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Employer certification / accreditation

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

• JD & Person Spec Clinical Research Matron B8a (PDF, 584.3KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Princess Royal (PRUH) Site map (PDF, 1.4MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 344.6KB)