We are looking to recruit 3 proactive and self-motivated, Band 6 Nurses to work in the Childrens Research Team in Research and Innovation (R& I). Two posts, 1.0WTE permanent and 0.4WTE 6 months fixed term, to contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the Paediatric Oncology/Haematology Research Portfolio.A third post 0.8WTE for 12 months delivering the Neuromuscular portfolio of studies. Under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP working effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT),being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning,delivery,safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard,compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements local and national guidance and legislation.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 paediatric oncology/haematology and neuromuscular 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) Research Research Network (RDN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y& H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments,attending regional and national meetings as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust policies and study protocols. Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained. The post holder 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. The post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. During exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.

About us

Expected Shortlisting Date:

30/01/2025

Planned Interview Date:

10/02/2025

Research is at the heart of our Trust. LTHT 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

LTHT 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 childrens

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens 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
• Experience of computer databases and administration

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience
• Research Experience

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

Other Criteria

Essential

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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