Senior Clinical Research Nurse

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health Full time

Job overview

The post holder will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in portfolio studies within GM Clinical Research Network studies within the NIHR Clinical Research Network: Greater Manchester (NIHR CRN: GM).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of study protocols and 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.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over  6,400  members of staff, who deliver services from more than  160  locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main 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 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 criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

At least 2 year post-registration experience Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of the provision of care in NHS Knowledge of data collection, management and reporting Understanding of evidence based practice Demonstrates strong interest in research Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable criteria

Current Good Clinical Practice certificate Good understanding of research governance guidance and legislation Understanding of; Clinical Research in a Mental Health Trust and how delivery is organised, HRA and NHS R&D landscape, NIHR Local Clinical Research Networks, The Mental Health landscape and how care is organised.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Excellent Interpersonal skills Good communication skills Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients & their families in a clear and simplified manner Self-motivated, Self aware, innovative, resourceful Demonstrable IT skills able to use Microsoft word, powerpoint, excel, outlook and use of databases.

Desirable criteria

Good presentation skills Evidence of management experience Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice Teaching experience Understanding of “Systems Leadership”

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

Evidence of on-going professional development Demonstrates interest in research Able to travel independently across multiple sites – evidence of clean UK/EU driving licence Willingness to undertake further clinical training as required

 Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government . Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities. 

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.

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