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Research Practitioner/Nurse *Internal*
NHS AfC: Band 5
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INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Applications are sought from highly motivated individuals with either a nursing background or other relevant degree to support the delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and other research studies. The successful applicant will be expected to work across a range of clinical specialties in both the acute and community settings. These include cardiovascular, acute medicine, anaesthetics, surgery, sexual health and neurology, matching skill-set and experience wherever possible. The post holder will work closely with the local Clinicians, Clinical Departments, fellow Research Practitioners, Administrators, Researcher Team Leaders and R&D Manager in developing and maintaining the research infrastructure to support, promote and organise patient recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. They will also be required to provide research support and information for research staff, patients, volunteers and relatives as appropriate.
This post involves patient contact and does not involve laboratory activities. Excellent communication and good diplomacy skills are required as well as developed organisational, time management and computer skills. Travel to sister sites may be required.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To assist with, or take the lead on in own specialist area, the setup and C&C process for studies.
- To recruit participants to research studies through liaison with local research networks and clinical teams
- To obtain valid informed consent to take part in research studies, providing complex verbal and written information in the process of explaining study involvement.
- Liaise with the sponsor CRAs and/or monitors during the conduct of a trial under the advisement of more senior Clinical Research Nurses/ Practitioners
- To collect research data through standardised assessment measures completed with participants.
- To maintain Trust records and any trial databases and, ensuring entries are complete, accurate and up-to-date in accordance with the Trust policies, the protocol and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- At least 75% of time will be spent on the above responsibilities/tasks
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
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Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
· Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
· If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Registered nurse (e.g. mental health, paediatric or general adult) or allied healthcare professional or Psychology or neurosciences degree or Degree in biological, biomedical or related health sciences subject
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Experience of working in NHS environment with patient contact
- • Understanding of research process and NHS ethical and research governance procedures
- • Understanding of the role of NHS research networks
- • Continuous personal, professional and academic development
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice
- • Practical experience of clinical research
- • Project management experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiating, motivational and persuasive skills
- • Effective patient communication skills
- • Presentation skills in both formal and informal setting
- • Ability to plan and organise complex projects
- • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
- • Well-developed IT and computer skills to use a range of IT applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- • Ability to work independently/on own initiative
- • Good record keeping/documentation skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Able to perform venepuncture
Personal Circumstances
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Able and willing to travel independently throughout NENC CRN area
- • Flexible working
- • Strong motivation to work within the field of clinical research
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Barbara Cooper
- Teitl y swydd
- Research and Development Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07813997478
Rhestr swyddi gyda North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector