Expected Shortlisting Date:
11/03/2025
Planned Interview Date:
25/03/2025
The Neurology Research Team is recruiting!
The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion.
We have several research specialities and the Neurology research portfolio is looking for a Research Nurse (Maternity cover).
It is a full-time post (1.0 WTE), with a temporary contract (12 month contract due to research grant).
The post can be undertaken as a secondment opportunity.
This post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary.
The post holder will be primarily responsible for the conduct, coordination, and delivery of a non-commercial,multicentre, interventional clinical trial within the Neurology Research Portfolio.
The main tasks are: Participant recruitment, TMF management,and site set up activities.
In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,delivery,safety,and patient satisfaction are to a very high standard, compliance with Trust policy,study protocol requirements,local and national guidance and legislation is required.
The successful candidate will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated, individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Neurology Research team.
The post will require oversight and management of a multicentre interventional trial and is an opportunity to develop experience as a lead investigator for a non-commercial, portfolio-adopted trial.
The post-holder will work closely with senior colleagues and members of the MDT to deliver high quality clinical care to patients during their participation in this interventional study.
The post will cover outpatient settings although the postholder will not be required to cover clinical duties (this is a non-clinical post).
The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y& H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
About us
Research is at the heart of our Trust.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients.
We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.
Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff.
We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.
We have a very proactive Research Academy.
It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our five Trust values are part of what make us different.
They have been developed by our staff.
They are:
- Patient-centred
- Collaborative
- Fair
- Accountable
- Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the Neurology Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
Working effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation.
The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies within the department.
They will be responsible for developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust policies and study protocols.
Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained.
The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
The post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
During exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated, individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Neurology Research team.
The post-holder will work closely with senior colleagues and members of the MDT to deliver high quality clinical care to patients during their participation in both interventional and observational studies.
The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient settings with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.
This post is to support the delivery of a multi-site NIHR CRN Portfolio-adopted clinical trial for a digital Acceptant and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based intervention to support employment outcomes for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
The post-holder will act as primary lead for this trial, supported by the Senior Research Nurse, Principal Investigator, and the wider research team.
Responsibilities include overseeing the successful conduct of this trial, liaising with key stakeholders, coordinating the set-up of additional recruiting sites, ensuring maintenance of the trial master file, participant recruitment, data and record management, management of the trial budget, safety reporting, preparing and delivering reports, and communicating ongoing research findings.
This is a non-clinical role and therefore it is not essential that the post-holder is a registered healthcare practitioner.
The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y& H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child for childrens areas) Midwife or HCPC registered AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered to the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
Recognised post-registration qualification in specialty
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (desirable)
Experience
Significant post registration experience
Experience of computer database and administration
Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Experience of dealing with highly complex situations
Experience of providing and receiving highly complex information
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Time management skills
IT skills
Knowledge
Insight into clinical specialty
Insight into clinical research specific issues
Standards of professional practice
Personal Attributes
Professional and patient focused
Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
CORE BEHAVIOUR AND SKILLS
Highly developed communication skills
Time management skills
Organisational skills
Research awareness
Leadership skills
Team player
Ability to act professionally at all times
Understanding and acting upon change
Ability to use own initiative
Teaching skills
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of the local and national nursing research agenda
Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks
Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Understanding of organisational structures
Understanding of the National and local research agenda
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in providing leadership to the research team
With the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife help provide clear leadership for the multidisciplinary team ensuring standards are maintained and patient safety assured.
Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient experience
Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available
Assist in the line management of the research team, including individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce planning
Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP to investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
Support the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
Deputise for Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in their absence
Clinical Research
To assist the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP with the generation, upkeep and distribution of clinical research protocols within the CSU
To take delegated responsibility for the coordination and delivery of a portfolio of clinical research studies, ensuring that participants receive high standards of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and the trial protocol throughout their participation.
To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent and to maintain a supportive role throughout the trial.
Ensure that you obtain and maintain high levels of understanding in relation to the clinical and delivery of the research studies that you support.
To assist in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.
To coordinate trial investigations, treatments and procedures according to trial protocols and professional body the person in post belongs to.
Help obtain ethical and local approval for projects.
Liaise with, and prepare submissions, for the Trust Research & Innovation department (R& I) for new clinical trials and provide annual updates of trial activity
Word processing standard letters and other communications as appropriate
To accurately collate data on relevant trial pro-formas within a pre-determined timeframe and respond to data queries.
To liaise with representatives from pharmaceutical commercial companies and prepare data for monitoring by these representatives.
To accurately and promptly report and document Serious Adverse Events, or Reactions, to the relevant clinician, Sponsor and authorities within the required timelines, ensuring any interventions or modifications are carried out.
To accurately report and document Adverse Events, or Reactions, and ensure any modifications required as a consequence are carried out.
Assist in the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters or scientific presentation
To perform clinical tasks when required for research purposes.
(Included venepuncture and central line access for Registered Nurse/Midwife)
To process, store and despatch blood, urine and other biological samples according to trial protocols and Trust policies and guidelines.
To assist other members of the team in providing when necessary 24 hour support and advice for Phase I, II, III and pharmacokinetic studies
For registered Nurses/Midwifes: To safely administer trial medications in adherence to Trust policies and research protocols.
To educate patients and their carers with regards to trial medications particularly when medications require home self-administration
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
• Autonomy.
• Independence.
• Capable of lateral thinking.
• IT Skills.
• Time management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
• Implementation of good clinical practice.
• Clinical Research.
Qualifications
Essential
• Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS).
• Post registration qualification in specialty.
Desirable
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
• Research qualification (e.g.
certificate/MSc in clinical research
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