The LNWUH is a research active Trust. The clinical research facility teams and R& D are committed to improving healthcare services by promoting and supporting a wide range of high quality research.

The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.

The post holder is a recognised expert in one or more specialities and in the field of clinical research, providing advice, care and support to patients entering clinical trials. He/she will take responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of the clinical research portfolio that reflects the patient population, the work and interests of the local clinical teams.

Main duties of the job

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Duties will also include

The main focus of the role will be to take a leading role in the management of care pathways for patients and carers participating in research, ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. You will provide expert support to colleagues through the research study process, from grant application, to feasibility, to clinical pathways, to study delivery. You will work collaboratively with the research teams and the wider multidisciplinary team and act as a professional role model, providing clinical care and teaching to staff researchers, research participants and patients.

You will lead on the development and updating of local policies and procedures and contribute to the development of national policies.

The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

To find out more about our Trust, why not view our video We are London North West University Healthcare.

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Responsibilities of the role will include :

To facilitate efficient, safe, high quality care and support for patients participating in research.

To provide professional and clinical leadership to the research teams, promoting a culture that supports patient centred care

To provide research and clinical leadership across the whole spectrum of the research pathway

To be actively involved in the development and implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level and reinforce their use

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences
• Teaching qualification of equivalent experience and Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
• Experience of establishing and developing effective relationships with key stakeholders

Desirable

• Masters Degree or equivalent experience
• Project Management qualification or experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of study set up, local approvals processes and financial and budgetary management
• Experience of supervision and line management of staff
• Experience of establishing and developing effective relationships with key stakeholders

Desirable

• Understanding of grant application process

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to influence individuals both within and outside the organisation
• Expert knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
• Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety if mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
• Ability to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

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