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Are you someone who can easily adapt to different settings, enjoy meeting new people, and would like to make a difference in health and social care through clinical research?

South London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Nurse to join the Agile Workforce team.

The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the Care settings department safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006.

Working collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of research patients. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the coordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across sites within the RDN: South London geography. The employing Trust will be Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

If applying as a registered nurse you must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering an agreed number of portfolios of clinical trials within the Secondary, Primary Care and Community settings across the South London region. They will work flexibly across the disciplines to ensure the success of the clinical research projects they are assigned to. The Research Nurse will play a key role in identifying opportunities to broaden the current portfolio.

The applicant must have considerable experience of working independently and have excellent organisational and time management skill.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the nation's largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR:

● Funds, supports and delivers high quality research that benefits the NHS, public health and social care

● Engages and involves patients, carers and the public in order to improve the reach, quality and impact of research

● Attracts, trains and supports the best researchers to tackle the complex health and care challenges of the future

● Invests in world-class infrastructure and a skilled delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved treatments and services

● Partners with other public funders, charities and industry to maximise the value of research to patients and the economy

The NIHR was established in 2006 to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research, and is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. In addition to its national role, the NIHR supports applied health research for the direct and primary benefit of people in low- and middle-income countries, using UK aid from the UK government.

● Carry out planned care required by the clinical trials protocol for a group of volunteers without direct supervision
● Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient/volunteer care.
● Responsible for recruiting to, and following up, patients within studies. This includes both randomised clinical trials and other high quality clinical studies. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams
● Act as a patient advocate enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials and ensuring advice and information is provided.
● Ensure there is sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust and Centre's policies and clinical trial protocol.
● Assist in clinical trials including venepuncture of volunteers when necessary ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust’s policies, research governance, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) Data Protection Act and Human Tissue Act.
● Undertake clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, analysis of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical observation etc.
● Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of care to the volunteer.
● Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for, or any sample or data taken from a Volunteer which will form part of a research study, in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements and Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)
● Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
● Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and the Research Governance Framework.
● Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programme.
● Deal with concerns raised by volunteers and visitors in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary.
● Act as the volunteers’ advocate.

Administration

● Plan and organise workload in order to meet studies and volunteer needs.
● Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures
● Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
● Maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
● Assist managers and senior nurses/practitioners in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
● Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for volunteer care
● Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective
● Participate in audits, EG those undertaken by the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Authority (MHRA) nursing audits and clinical benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards
● Ensure the economical use of resources
● Contribute to the overall RDN CRN or departmental budget by identifying areas where cost improvements can be made
● Ensure the safe custody of volunteer’s property in accordance with Trust policies.
● Actively participate in and support the development of the clinical research facility.
● Promote and participate in the implementation of policies within the Centre and to ensure compliance with Trust, Government and EU Directives.
● Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes.
● Ensure that clinical trials are effectively archived as required.
● Assist in the process of gaining local regulatory committee approval (ethics and R&D approval).

Other

● Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
● To maintain patient confidentiality and standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times.
● Maintain NMC registration


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a healthcare public health consultant with a keen interest in policy to drive population health transformation at one of the nation's largest clinical academic teaching hospitals.

As the Consultant in Public Health and Head of the Population Health Management Hub at GSTT, you will lead the development and implementation of innovative population health and health equity programmes. Working closely with senior clinicians, managers, and local public health teams, you will oversee strategic initiatives aimed at creating equitable, preventative, and population health-based care models.

This highly technical role involves advancing existing services like the Children and Young People’s Health Partnership and developing new care models to address unmet needs. The role requires strong clinical experience, leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to effect positive change in health outcomes.






• Lead the Population Health Management Hub to understand the healthcare public health needs of GSTT’s populations.
• Develop an evidence-based framework to prioritize clinical services, focusing on health promotion, early intervention, secondary prevention, and access to care for priority populations.
• Engage clinical leaders, managers, commissioners, and patient/public involvement groups to plan and support service transformation.
• Advocate for integrated working across primary and secondary care for GSTT’s patients and populations.
• Champion population health and equity practice and research at GSTT, including publications and collaborations with KHP and KCL.
• Support the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Healthcare Public Health) in providing population health clinical expertise to the CMO and Trust leadership.
• Ensure a robust clinical-academic approach to evaluate the impact of population health-based approaches on outcomes and the sustainability of clinical services.
• Ensure the long-term sustainability of the Population Health Management Hub beyond the charity grant duration.
• Support other population health activities across the Trust and King’s Health Partners, such as data-led health improvement and health equity initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners in place-based partnerships, primary care, and local authorities to support a prevention-based approach across the system.
• Build population health-based clinical capacity and capability across the Trust.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the roles and responsibilities.


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

Would you like to join the patient and public engagement (PPE) team at one of the country's most successful NHS foundation trusts? Are you committed to involving patients, families and carers in the design and delivery of NHS services?

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join us, to take forward are range of patient and public engagement projects with colleague across the Trust.

You must have proven experience of patient and public engagement strategy delivery in two or more of the following areas, including, clinical strategy development, major service change, capital or digital programmes

You will have a demonstrable working knowledge of the various legal and regulatory duties s relating to patient and public engagement. Specialist expertise across various engagement practices, skills, techniques and approaches are essential.

You will drive good practice, working with colleagues to involve patient-public stakeholders in range of complex projects and programmes.

You will have proven social research and data analysis skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.

You will be educated to a degree level (equivalent experience) and have substantial experience of patient and public engagement within the NHS, social research sector or a public or voluntary sector organisation.

To discuss the role, please contact Anna.GrinbergsSaull@gstt.nhs.uk, Senior Patient and Public Engagement Manager.

Patient and public engagement is a statutory requirement, but most importantly, a key Trust priority, described by our current strategy, Together We Care. The Patient and Public Engagement (PPE) Specialist is responsible for supporting the Head of Patient and Public Engagement in the development and implementation of the Trust’s PPE policy and strategy across the organisation.

The role will provide specialist expertise and advice across clinical groups and non-clinical departments, including on the Trust’s statutory and regulatory requirements. It supports staff to involve patients, families, carers and the public as part of everyday business at the Trust across a wide range of activities including:-
• Strategy development
• Major service change /transformation, capital projects (e.g. building design) and digital programmes
• Programmes and projects that form part of strategic partnerships (e.g. working with King’s Health Partners, the Integrated care System)

The post holder will interpret government policy and statutory requirements and provide specialist knowledge regarding the Trust’s legal ‘duty to involve' along with a range of related legal and regulatory duties.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment on 24th June 2024. Interview date is provisionally set for 26th June 2024 (tbc).

The Patient and Public Engagement Team is is led by the Head of Patient and Public Engagement. It is part of the Strategy Directorate - a small corporate department that works closely with clinical groups and corporate directorates across the Trust, with colleagues from other NHS trusts and external partner organisations such as Integrated Care System partners, Local Authorities and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity. Theteam has a large and varied portfolio, across six broad areas:
• Trust policy and assurance
• Trust Patient and Public Engagement Strategy
• Specialist advice and delivery of patient-public stakeholder engagement in strategic and major programmes, including major service change and capital programmes
• Stakeholder management and liaison (e.g. Healthwatch and Local Authority Overview and Scrutiny functions)
• Charity Patient and Public Engagement - co-developing a patient and public engagement function with and for the GST Foundation’s three charities
• Patient and public engagement in strategic partnerships (e.g. Integrated Care Systems and partners with other NHS providers)

The team is based at 200 Great Dover Street close to Borough and London Bridge. This is the post-holders main base, but they are expected to work at any location within and served by the Trust, including all hospital and community sites. Local hybrid working arrangements are in place.

Trust patient and public engagement policy and strategy
• To be responsible for supporting the development of, and providing specialist knowledge, support and advice on the objectives of the Trust's forthcoming Patient and Public Engagement Strategy, related policies and key projects and services, as required, across the Trust.
• To gather evidence that demonstrates excellent performance in patient and public engagement against the requirements of our regulators, in particular the Care Quality Commission.
• To support the Head of Patient and Public Engagement to monitor and provide assurance to the Chief Strategy Officer (the accountable Director) and the Trust Board on the Trust's legal ‘duty to involve’ patients and the public.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the Trust PPE model, as a means of gathering and maintaining information about the services currently involving patients and the public, e.g. and transformation programmes, service improvement projects, patient feedback, and capital schemes or other such activities. This includes analysing audit data to provide evidence to the Board on how the Trust is meeting its ‘duty to involve’ and the extent of engagement across clinical groups and corporate functions.
• Support the development, review and implement Trust policy on the reimbursement and reward of stakeholders who participate in patient and public engagement. This includes agreeing on processes with the Finance directorate. Provide advice and guidance to other departments/services on the application of the above-mentioned policy.
• To plan and coordinate a broad range of complex activities or programmes across all parts of the organisation, balancing conflicting requirements to reach consensus, and seeking senior-level approval where appropriate. This will also include the presentation and exchange of complex specialist information with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• To support senior managers to keep the Board of Directors, the Council of Governors and the Trust Management Executive regularly informed of the patient and public engagement strategy and policy implementation
• To develop, report and disseminate appropriate performance information to promote continuous improvement, including executive committee reports.

Patient and public engagement in strategy, service delivery, transformation and capital investments schemes
• To lead patient and public engagement for the Trust, particularly regarding clinical service transformation, working closely with relevant clinical teams to ensure that all relevant stakeholders' views are taken into consideration in the design and delivery of schemes.
• To work with colleagues in the Patient Experience Team to interrogate existing patient experience survey data (local and national) that may help to inform improvements and changes to services.
• To work with colleagues in capital project design teams to assure that engagement plans and activities are undertaken, in compliance with internal policy and relevant legislation, advise on the appropriate engagement methods, and where necessary worth together to deliver engagement activities
• To ensure, through appropriate consultation with key corporate departments, internal stakeholders and staff, that engagement plans reflect business needs, legislative guidance and best practice. Specifically, to ensure that all engagement plans, materials, or other resources, particularly those relating to patient and public involvement are compliant
• To project manage and facilitate patient and public engagement activities, including arranging events, designing surveys, developing copy, writing and producing presentation materials, and facilitating focus groups and workshops.
• To evaluate, audit and report on the delivery and effectiveness of patient and public engagement projects and plans
• To interpret and communicate information (sometimes highly complex and/or politically sensitive) to a range of stakeholders including, patients, the public, senior clinical and management staff, using complex skills including persuasion and negotiation, training, enabling them to agree and/or co-operate in culture and behaviour change

Training, education and development for the patient and public stakeholder engagement
• To develop and maintain learning resources and planning tools for Trust staff to help them engage effectively with patients and the public. This will include ongoing development and maintenance of the Patient and Public Engagement Hub and any other tools as necessary.
• To develop training and support for patients, carers and members of the public that supports their involvement in Trust activities
• To ensure Trust colleagues are briefed on patient and public engagement policies and procedures as an integral part of their induction process and training provided as appropriate

IT, communications and administration
• To support senior managers to keep the Board of Directors, the Council of Governors and the Trust Management Executive regularly informed of patient and public engagement in service improvement, changes and transformation, by contributing to the preparation of formal reports.
• To develop and maintain appropriate project information systems that support the teams work
• To be responsible for managing and editing the content of the Patient and Public Engagement Team’s pages on the Trust intranet (GTi) and to work together with the Communications Department contributing to information to be displayed on the public website, where appropriate.
• To be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the Patient and Public Engagement Hub, ensuring its content is updated and technical functionality
• To develop and maintain a database of internal and external stakeholders which can be used to support communications and engagement activities (e.g. Patient-Led Assessment of the Care Environment)
• To be responsible for the servicing and administration of any project / working groups related to the work of the Patient and Public Engagement Team.

Stakeholder relations, communications and professional networks
• To maintain and develop partnerships with external bodies such as NHS and local authority commissioners, Healthwatch, and local community voluntary sector, to act as a representative of the Trust, and make presentations to, a range of audiences, including local stakeholder groups and organisations.
• To be responsible for writing and producing communications materials for patients, staff and other stakeholders as appropriate, including information for individual projects, liaising with the Communications Department where necessary.

Please take time to read the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the duties and responsibilities of the role. Your applications must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.



This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024