Applications are open for an experienced Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) or Research Nurse to join our research team for a fixed term of 19 months to support research within our Ophthalmology department.

For the purposes of brevity the termCRPis used to represent all health professionals working in a patient facing role in clinical research including nurses, midwives, AHPs, scientists and clinical research practitioners on the relevant AHSC register. The post is therefore open to all research health professionals. The successful candidate will have research experience on both industry and academic studies. The candidate will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support and deliver research projects relevant to our local population. They will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for coordinating and managing an MRC funded multi-centre experimental medicine study within Ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, the post holder will support Ophthalmology research patients throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. The post holder will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of studies. They will be required to prioritise their own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients.

Some patient and public involvement and engagement work will be required, including supporting the PI in delivering project specific engagement events.

About us

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust has an extensive research portfolio covering most Trust Specialities and most types of research. Research has a high profile in the Trust and is supported at all levels of senior management.

We have a large multi-disciplinary research team and are keen to widen participation for healthcare professionals from all disciplines to ensure that we have the best skill mix for our portfolio.

The Trust has multiple hospital sites and the successful post holder could work in any or all of them. We have a new Clinical Research Facility based in Outpatients in Sandwell General Hospital, which includes clinic rooms, newly fitted with technology for virtual clinic attendance, a procedure room and a research laboratory.

In 2024 the Trust will open the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which will further enhance opportunities to expand our research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge
• Registered nurse/midwife with current NMC registration/ Allied Health Professional with current registration / Clinical Scientist with current registration Or Registered CRP (Academy for Healthcare Sciences) or able to complete crp registration within 18

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Assessing qualification
• Leadership or First line management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working as a first level registered nurse, ((all branches), midwife, RSCN/ allied health professional or clinical research practitioner within an NHS or care setting.
• Experience of clinical research at Band 5 level and/or previous experience within a relevant speciality at an equivalent band (Ophthalmology)

Desirable

• Evidence of previous resource management
• Experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research
• Experience of data collection
• Previous experience within relevant clinical speciality

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Research Governance/ICH GCP/EU Directive, governing clinical trials

Management

Essential

• Act as a preceptor/mentor as required
• Team leadership skills

Desirable

• Ability to deploy first line management skills specifically regarding undertaking staff appraisal/Personal Development reviews, sickness absence management reviews, staff counselling

Written Skills

Essential

• Proficient in reading and writing in the English language
• Able to record accurate and legible data

Mental Effort

Essential

• Ability to deal empathetically with distressed/anxious patients/relatives

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust - City site

Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH

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