Research Transition Practitioner

Job overview

As a Research Practitioner you will be responsible for the setup, coordination and day to day management of a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies within the research transition team among varied clinical specialities across the Trust as part of the Research + Innovation Directorate. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider healthcare and research team Principal Investigators and lead research nurses, providing expert support in a clinical setting. You will be a key link for the research transition team. You will be instrumental in providing high quality and compassionate care to the child/young person and family and will carry out clinical, research and non-clinical duties that your manager and other registered health practitioners delegate to you. This will be in line with relevant standards, policies and protocols as required. You will contribute to the organisation, planning, coordination and implementation, of research visits. Whilst also supporting clinical trials that have moved to the clinical services.  You will be a key point of call for clinical teams running trials in the research hospital portfolio.

 

The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting and facilitating increasing research activities across the organisation. Working closely with researchers, clinicians and other stakeholders, you will provide administrative and operational support to ensure smooth execution of clinical research.  The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancement through facilitation of clinical trials in the clinical service. 

 

You will support the research transition team with the day-to-day care for our caseload of research patients that require specialist planning in regard to their care and patient pathway, for examples our research patients that are transitioning to Adult research centres and/or our research patients with learning disabilities/Autism.

You will be an advocate for our research patients to ensure they are receiving the high standard of care in research.

 

The post holder will support and facilitate communication for any data queries with the clinical service, you will communicate regularly with Sponsor representatives and lead clinicians to ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve queries within agreed timelines.

 

The post holder will be expected to be aware of, and had experience of, working with research specific databases.

Main duties of the job

. • To deliver high quality, compassionate care to the child/young person and family under the direction of a Registered Practitioner with a focus on promoting health and independence. 
• To work as part of a designated clinical research and care team delivering care and research as per trial protocols, that focuses on the direct needs of the child/young person and family 
• To co-ordinate the care of your own case load of clinical study participants, with support from the Research Transition Nursing team.
• Undertake extended roles in relation to the demands of the individual studies.
• To attend multi-disciplinary meetings, and appropriate clinics, to screen and recruit new participants, and to act as a resource to the members of the MDT.
• To ensure the safe administration of treatments that are given within the context of a clinical study.
• To ensure that study specific investigations are undertaken as required by the study protocol, in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the study.
• To provide ongoing information, education and support to children, carers and families regarding clinical studies.
• To ensure blood and other samples are collected for pharmacokinetic studies as required by the study protocol. 
• To maintain accurate documentation of clinical events.
• To accurately document data collected into the case report forms (CRF).
• To report and record serious adverse events that occur whilst the child is in the clinical study to the senior research nurse, Research Transition Lead Nurse, study coordinator/principal investigator (PI) and relevant local personnel/regulatory authorities.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specificationGOSH Culture and ValuesEssential criteria

• GOSH Always Values

Academic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (eg, medical, biomedical, administration / management)
• GCP
• Evidence of Assistant Practitioner or equivalent competencies through national occupational standards and/or work-based learning

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate degree (or equivalent experience)

Experience/KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university.
• Either practical experience of monitoring clinical trial activity or practical experience of the research process or direct involvement in the management / administration of clinical trials
• Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UK/EU legislation for management of clinical research including the Research Governance Framework
• Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
• Experience of having worked with children and delivering family centred care.
• Substantial experience as a Health Care Assistant or Equivalent
• Experience of managing patient pathways on research trials

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of the NHS R&D and NIHR structure and functions

Skills/AbilitiesEssential criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels
• Computer literate with good IT skills including the upkeep of databases
• Ability to manage a portfolio of research studies with minimal supervision
• Good organisation and negotiation skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise workload and plan ahead
• Ability to coach and mentor Staff new to research activities
• Phlebotomy and Cannulation skills in all Paediatric age groups
• Ability to recognise a child whose condition may be deteriorating and inform appropriate personnel immediately.
• Willingness to gain competency in clinical skills and commitment to development

Desirable criteria

• Phlebotomy and Cannulation competency Assessor sign off

 

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