Total 6 job vacancies by NHS Jobs

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Clinical: Advanced Nursing Responsibilities Responsible and accountable for the timely coordination and delivery of complex patient/participant centred clinical research trials, including the identification, recruitment and subsequent treatment, care and follow up of research patients/participants. Work on own initiative to undertake a wide range of duties relating to clinical research, backed up by professional skills and knowledge, including being able to respond in the event of clinical adverse events/reactions. Be highly skilled and competent in the comprehensive assessment of patients using theoretical knowledge and a wide range of experience to assess needs and administer care and treatment in accordance with research protocols Co-ordinate interventions which may include other disciplines, multidisciplinary team meetings, integrated teams within the hospital and in the community in relation to the research protocols and care pathways of patients/participants. Ensure all documentation and data are completed in a timely and accurate manner and that all information is stored and maintained appropriately. Clinical: Core Nursing Responsibilities Responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of research protocols and clinical care and treatment, assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patients/participants condition and progress within research trials. Assist in the identification of patient/participant problems and needs of the patient, their carers, senior nursing staff and other staff as appropriate. Record and report all adverse and serious adverse events/reactions to the relevant local personnel and external bodies as appropriate. Participate in the control, storage and competent administration of drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines, the Trusts Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, research protocols and guidance from sponsors Demonstrate proficiency in the clinical skills required to care and treat the research patient/participant and with appropriate training develop new skills and new clinical trial treatments as required for service development. Maintain accurate documentation of care to facilitate the continuity of care for patients transferred to other areas. Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff. Maintain the patients respect, dignity and privacy and to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public. Be aware of essential procedures and take appropriate action in the event of cardiac arrest, fire or major incident. Ensure practice is evidence based and is in line with local policies and procedures. Management To provide day-to-day supervision for nursing staff and support staff, including work planning and evaluation, training, development and guidance. Contribute to service development and delivery and business planning with the department manager and senior managers. Attend relevant local, regional and national meetings related to specific research trials and networks. Plan, manage and prioritise a complex workload, delegating to the team and reorganising work as necessary. Assisting in the feasibility and study set up process. Actively participate and feedback on a regular basis, to senior management, on the progress and delivery of research studies. Maintain appropriate patient/service and research records and monitor the standards of those of the team. Liaise with external research agencies as necessary and with relevant departments in order to ensure the smooth running of clinical research trials for patients/participants. Ensure collection of accurate local data and delivery to clinical trial centres in a timely manner adhering at all times to the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies. Contributes to the induction, management and development of team members. Participate in personnel functions such as recruitment, discipline, and the appraisal process in line with the Knowledge and Skills framework. Understand the wider departmental and organisational aims and priorities by engaging positively with the service and its users. To develop evidence based practice based on national policy and to ensure that these standards are monitored and adhered to by all members of the team. Establish links between primary care, secondary care, other research stakeholders in the management and delivery of clinical research. Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical and research governance and risk management and ensure its effective application to the work place with guidance from departmental management when needed. Responsible for selection and maintaining research specific supplies and equipment. Leadership Acts as a role model to other members of the team, in regard to demonstrating professional behaviours and exemplary conduct. To demonstrate excellent prioritising and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service and assist junior staff with their time management. Deputise as required for the Senior Research Communication Have excellent communication skills with patients/participants, their relatives and other healthcare professionals either in a one to one or group setting. Providing and receiving complex and sensitive information. To act as a contact point and coordinator for patients/participants requiring information and support and to refer patients/families on to other professional / agencies as appropriate. Adapt as appropriate communication with non-English speaking patients, patients with dysphasia, sensory deficits, learning disabilities and mental health issues and to advise team members as required. Ensure all clinical and research documentation is completed to the highest standard meeting NMC, GCP and Trust guidelines. Contributes to the creation of a high-performing working atmosphere in all departments by actively listening to others and encouraging feedback about the service. Policy and Service Development Work within the team to develop standard operating procedures to support clinical research practices and ensure these are updates as required. Responsible for the development, planning and co-ordination of a specialist service. To assist in the management, development and research of service, including service reviews. Training and Education Provide and promote health education and advice on treatments available within specialist area. Maintain a working knowledge of relevant current treatments and national clinical trials offered to patients both locally and nationally. Maintain awareness of future developments and technologies in specialist treatments as necessary. Contribute to the setting and monitoring of standards in nursing and service provision. To provide advice, teaching and training sessions to patients/participants, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure competence through teaching, development, clinical supervision and mentorship of junior nurses and support staff to ensure a high quality of clinical care within the specialty. To take responsibility for organising and implementing induction programs for each new team member. Audit and Research To work at all times in accordance with the regulations as described in Good Clinical Practice and relevant legislations, and to the most current guidance relating to Research Governance and Research ethics. Apply clinical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols. Demonstrate knowledge of the pre-clinical data and specific rationale for clinical research. Assist nurse/health professional specialists in recording and storing data for audit and research purposes. Use research findings to develop evidence based/best practice. To plan and undertake the evaluation of practice and performance through clinical audit and studies and make recommendations for change and clinical effectiveness programs. To participate in quality assurance, service audit and outcome measures, devising suitable tools for the service. Use IT systems and databases as required within the role of research. Personal and Professional Development Attend mandatory and statutory training as required. Attend relevant education, training and study days as required. Devise and implement a personal development plan and participate in relevant study days. Maintain a reflective portfolio over time. Accountable for own practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve professional knowledge and competence Ensure that practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC and statutory guidelines. Ensure professional development plan is developed and worked towards, including awareness of new developments within the profession. Attending relevant post-graduate training and incorporating this knowledge into practice using the Knowledge and Skills Framework, CPD and PDP, as directed. Other Role-Specific Duties Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or supervisor, as the needs of the service require. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the ward or department and the trust.

Provide professional and clinical leadership and ensure delivery of high quality care and clinical research. Coordinates complex research studies using expert clinical and research knowledge. Continually evaluates the quality of the care given, regularly assessing the needs of the patients/participants and effects change required to ensure their safety. In conjunction with the Principal Investigator and Lead Research Nurse/Nurse Manager, manages, coordinate, and organises the timely delivery of research projects. Identifying potential barriers to recruitment and strategies to monitor effective use of resources and the timely delivery of research targets. Manage an allocated team of clinical research nurses on a day-to-day basis, monitoring their performance in accordance with BSUH NHS Trust Individual Appraisal Programme. Act as professional lead, resource and role model providing advice and support to all staff working in the research area to promote best practice, including: medical students, nurses, and doctors. Actively support the clinical areas, R&I and the Trust in the provision of high quality, modern, dynamic and patient centred research in accordance with the Trusts True North programme and the R&I strategy. Deputises for Lead Research Nurse as required.

Study management, including Obtaining necessary approvals, including REC and HRA, including amendments where necessary Preparing study materials and establishing procedures to ensure adherence to study protocols and administrative requirements. This includes coordination to develop the protocol and topic guides Site set up & liaison with sites Leading on the recruitment, training, appraisal, retention and supervision of study team members. Coordination between the wider research team, steering committee, Lived Experience Advisory Group, study sites and funder Qualitative data management Acting as the first point of contact for all external and internal agencies. Any other ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Chief investigator(s)

To promote studies to clinical teams within the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust (NSFT) and to non-NHS partners. To attend public events and mental health and dementia carer groups to talk about research opportunities. To contact people who have signed up to hearing more about research opportunities via our REACH database. To support the Research Nurses to identify suitable participants for studies. To arrange appointments to see participants either at home, in clinic or remotely. To take informed consent and carry out study related procedures where appropriate to the role. To carry out treatments, assessments and follow-ups as necessary in accordance with research protocols including physiological (e.g., blood samples) and psychological measurements. To undertake study specific training as required. To assist with the creation and maintenance of study specific site files. To use electronic patient/participant files, study specific databases and on-line data entry systems. To work at all times according to Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance and Trust guidelines. To attend team meetings and study-specific meetings to provide updates about study progress and any recruitment challenges. To maintain a working knowledge of relevant mental health practice. To cover duties of other research staff where appropriate to role when required.

The Business Support Manager job description is provided as a general guide. Please see supplementary information below for the Senior Research Facilitator role within the Research Department. The job description is not intended to be a finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder. Research Governance To act as a key point of co-ordination, liaison and advice to researchers of varying levels of seniority, both internal and external to the Trust. To carry out feasibility of potential new commercial and non commercial studies by liaising with clinical teams within the Trust. To establish and implement systems to monitor the progress of studies in line with NIHR High Level Objectives. To ensure that all recruitment data is up to date and entered onto local systems where necessary. To attend monthly internal research meetings and report on performance data in line with NIHR High Level Objectives. To carry out the processing and issuing of Letters of Access to researchers. To keep up to date knowledge (through self teaching and formal training sessions) on research developments in order to provide accurate advice to researchers. To liaise with other members of research management staff at other research offices on matters relating to Research Governance approval and database entry. To act as a key point of contact for Service Evaluations within the Trust. This involves processing applications, issuing approval letters and maintaining the Service Evaluation database. To assist the Research Manager with regular research audits. Finance Management Preparation of forecasts, production of budgets and of accurate monthly management accounts to strict deadlines, as set out in the monthly reporting timetable. Producing timely monthly management information on income and expenditure and working with staff to explain variances and take corrective action. Produce financial and costing information as required e.g. proposals for service change. Identify and monitor all new and existing income relating to the budgets covered and to ensure costs are recovered appropriately. Accurate and timely invoice production to ensure all income is recovered for the Trust. Produce and develop financial analysis information in accordance with requests from LDU or Corporate Managers, Senior Managers and Commissioners. Providing any other advice and support on financial matters which staff require in order to carry out their duties effectively. To produce monthly accounts, and assist in the production of year end accounts, consolidated budget and other financial reporting requirements as required. Assist service users with queries relating to financial claims and interpretation of financial policies including the standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.