The Diabetes and Endocrinology Research (D& E) Team is recruiting a Band 6, Research Nurse/Midwife/Allied Health Professional (AHP)/ Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP). A part time post requiring 15 hours per week (0.4 WTE) on a permanent contract. This post will be based at St James Hospital, home visits and some cross site working may be required.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the D& E Research Portfolio. The main project will involve working on a trial trying to improve blood glucose levels for patients with T2D and cancer. The applicant will have to give specialist diabetes management advice and support to patients whilst going through chemotherapy. We have oncology support for this trial, so we are looking for candidates that have proven experience in diabetes management, reviewing blood glucose profiles and adjusting insulin/medication requirements.

If you are interested by the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

Expected Shortlisting Date

26/09/2024

Planned Interview Date

03/10/2024

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 Diabetes and endocrinology 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.

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.

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.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child for children's 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 Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the on-going development of the department.

To be responsible for maintaining strong relationships and positive communication channels with other key personnel and internal and external partner departments.

To take an active role in education and training of various groups with regards to specific trial requirements and clinical research in general.

To take an active role in regional research networks.

To act in an advisory capacity for regional or national groups if required.

To fulfil the requirements as directed by the registration body the person in post belongs to (for example: Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration)

To observe the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and local information governance policy.

To be conversant with cardiac arrest, major incident and fire procedures as they relate to your local clinical area and the wider Trust.

To be conversant with and adhere to all clinical protocols, local departmental and Trust protocols.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need.

To be actively involved in any Patient and Public Involvement initiatives

Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies

Actively promote and use The Leeds Improvement Method to improve quality and safety of the service.

Maintain an active knowledge of the Trusts clinical and research IT systems (in particular EDGE) by actively supporting their use.

Ability to deal with highly complex, contentious and sensitive information on a daily basis

Provide and receive highly complex information

Personal Education, Training and Development:

Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required timescales

To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, NHS and EU developments for the

implementation of clinical research.

To keep up to date with current and potential research and information relevant to the care of patients in the clinical area.

To attend courses as deemed relevant and to attend meetings and conferences as appropriate.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

Participate in own and others appraisals.

Supports and keeps up-to date with the Trusts Clinical Research Forum.

Actively participate in the Trusts development of the clinical research service.

Actively support the education and training developmental needs of others and those of junior staff.

Staff Management and Development:

To act as a resource and role model.

To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team.

This is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities and may be subject to change with professional and service developments

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 children's 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)
• Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Experience of computer databases and administration
• Knowledge of clinical research specific issues

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience
• Research Experience

Other Criteria

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Recent professional development

Employer details

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