Clinical Research Nurse

Job Summary

This is a 37.5 hours per week full time, fixed term, 12-month contract.

The post holder will be a key member of the network, providing specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range of clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in studies within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network (NIHR NW RDN) predominantly, although not exclusively, across mental health and dementia.

Main Duties of the Job

Working as part of a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, the post holder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external organisations involved in the running of research across Greater Manchester.

The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of study protocols, recruiting and supporting patients participating in network studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and local policies for research.

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will be identifying potential participants for a range of clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. This will involve liaising with care teams and assessing patient information against study inclusion and exclusion criteria and will often involve a screening visit to determine eligibility. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting more junior members of the research delivery team with decision making.

The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining an appropriate participant-focused environment and facilitating the production of good quality research.

Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. The post holder will be required to work across GMMH services with Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Manchester and beyond.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC
• Degree in healthcare subject or working towards

Desirable:

• Mentor Qualification

Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable post registration experience
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding the provision of care in the NHS
• Knowledge of data collection, management and reporting
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates interest in research
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable:

• Experience of working in clinical research
• Specialist disease knowledge as appropriate to the disease areas
• Experience of delivering care in the mental health setting
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and how research is organised in NHS England and the NIHR CRN Objectives

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to perform clinical assessments such as vital signs, venepuncture, ECGs
• Willing to undertake further clinical training as required
• Awareness of the need for global and/or psychometric assessments
• Experience in managing, assessing and supporting the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer
• Self-motivated and self-aware
• Innovative and resourceful
• Good team player
• Demonstrable IT skills able to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and use of databases
• Able to work flexibly including flexible shift patterns if required

Desirable:

• Experience of delivering global and/or psychometric assessments
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults
• Good presentation skills

Other Requirements

Essential:

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrates an interest in research
• Willing to work across the network

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address: Central Park Hub, Building B, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP

Employer's Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/