• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team within the Research Department, the Lead Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP will assist the Clinical Lead & Head of Research to continuously improve the clinical research delivery service by providing leadership and clinical expertise to assure the provision of high quality, safe and effective research delivery to patients, the public and DCH staff.
• The post-holder will maintain their own clinical skills by actively participating in the care of research patients.
• Acting as a professional role model, the post-holder will be a highly visible and accessible Nursing/Midwifery/AHP presence providing compassionate and professional leadership and assistance or expert, highly specialised clinical advice to patients, carers and the research delivery workforce, always being mindful of embedding the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• The post-holder will directly line manage clinical research delivery staff providing supervision, support, guidance and direction to achieve the best possible patient care as well as the best quality and financial outcomes for the Research Department.
• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times as per Caldicott and GDPR requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a key member of the Research Senior Leadership Team, contributing to and implementing the DCHFT Strategy for Research.
• To line manage a team of clinical delivery staff.
• In the collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will oversee NIHR programmes of clinical research delivery (non-commercial and commercial) to ensure delivery to time and target including ensuring robust feasibility and proactive study performance management. This includes identifying barriers to patient recruitment and developing approaches to overcomes these barriers in a timely manner ensuring contractual obligations around study delivery and financial accountability are met and maintained.
• To lead on specific projects/work streams and service development initiatives.
• To participate in the expert care and support of patients who are taking part in research studies and clinical trials and ensure that they comply with ICH Good Clinical Practice standards and according to Research Governance standards.
• To develop an appropriate clinical trials portfolio within the post-holder's clinical specialty having own patient case-load.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP
• Masters or equivalent experience
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Teaching/mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-registration experience including a minimum of 1-2 years at Band 6 in a clinical research delivery setting
• Understanding of professional clinical practice issues relating to research delivery
• Significant experience of clinical research delivery and establishing research pathways within clinical practice setting
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and application to clinical practice
• Knowledge and understanding of research governance and application to clinical practice

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice independently
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and external agencies
• Evidence of ability to lead a team and line manage staff
• Evidence of successful change management
• Evidence of ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Evidence of ability to influence evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of critical appraisal skills
• Evidence of relevant IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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