This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic research team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. This new role within the CRN Direct Delivery Team has been developed in response to the evolving research landscape. You will be part of a team responding in an innovative manner to national and local priorities.

As part of the research team you will be involved in studies across a wide range of specialties increasing recruitment to research and growing the research portfolio into new clinical areas. You will be responsible for delivering studies helping change NHS treatments and patients lives for the better.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team and will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of NIHR Portfolio studies. These include all aspects of patient identification, recruitment and follow up of participants in addition to any study specific procedures. You will be responsible for managing your portfolio in a patient focus manner and growing future opportunities for studies in you specialty. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team across departments therefore you must possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate good attention to detail.

About us

We are a friendly proactive team that support and grow its team members. Based in one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts, our research portfolio is consistently recognised for its breadth, size and quality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Research experience would be advantageous but not essential, all necessary training and support will be provided. The post will provide the unique opportunity of working across specialties (T& O, ENT, ophthalmology, Surgery and other clinical areas) this post will also include responding to national research priorities by liaising and working alongside our colleagues in the local CRN.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be a registered nurse or equivalent degree qualification
• Have effective time management and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Be able to integrate with a number of teams in order to achieve set objectives
• Be conversant with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc)
• Be willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties to meet service needs.
• Previous practical experience of clinical trials/research will be an asset but not essential.

For the right candidate a band 5 developmental post would be considered.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, Experience & Training

Essential

• Experience in clinical research/clinical trials
• First level registration/ Degree level education
• Computer literate
• BLS qualification

Desirable

• Experience of leadership
• Experience of education and training
• Experience in developing guidelines and protocols
• Research qualification
• Post registration/CRP qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of research methods
• Ability to self manage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
• Good presentation skills
• Able to work individually or as a team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel around Thames Valley and South Midlands Clinical Research Network as required to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to travel across all sites within the LCRN geography
• Ability to work occasional weekend/out of hours work as required
• Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of Caldicott and GDPR / Data Protection Act requirements
• Ability to use own judgment based on information available and to seek advice when unsure of appropriate response
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
• An understanding of national research priorities, and the role of external bodies including IRAS, MHRA, NIHR, NICE and the Healthcare Commission

Desirable

• Cannulation
• Phlebotomy
• ECG and vital signs training

Personality and Personal Attributes

Essential

• Strong commitment to Clinical Research
• Self Confidence, Time management
• IT skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

Desirable

• Advanced computer literacy including Excel/Access

Other

Essential

• Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern.
• Good attendance record in previous posts or during training
• Ability to produce timely accurate and useful information tailored to needs of patients
• Able to apply and sustain mental effort required to carry out detailed work requiring high levels of concentration, multi-tasking, supporting other team members and students as appropriate
• Ability to work across Trust and Network sites as required to deliver the demands of the service.
• Health clearance by Occupational Health for the role specified

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust

North Block, Level 2

London road, Reading

RG1 5AN

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