Total 10 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bacton, Norwich

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: Assists the Research Nurses/Local Research Investigators/Research Project lead to ensure that the project activities are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion. Communicates routine information relating to research projects to research participants and members of the research study team. Liaises with academic and clinical researchers, external organisations and other staff within the Trust and ensures that accurate data is recorded and correctly maintained related to research projects. Plans activities to ensure that information, requests and enquiries are delivered to the time requirements of specific research projects. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

To receive, and sort specimens and to register patient and specimen details in the Laboratory Information system. To separate and store blood and other specimens for current and future laboratory testing. To file and scan report cards and other documents. To answer telephone enquiries from general practitioners and hospital departments concerning details of specimens and patient information. To pack and send laboratory specimens which are being referred to other laboratories. To assist with patient enquiries. To act as receptionist for laboratory visitors, etc. Please see the attached job description for full details.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Be accountable for appointing, coordinating and supporting the work of RRDN Specialty and Settings Leads. The Medical Health & Care Research Director to support the Specialty Leads and the NMAHP Health & Care Research Director to support the Settings Leads Facilitating and promoting cross-specialty and cross-setting collaborations Developing and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with health and care leaders to ensure capacity and capability of the professional research workforce Ensuring expert advice is provided to RDN leaders and their teams, along with RDN stakeholders regarding study design and delivery to optimise deliverability and assist in the identification of sites and Principal Investigators Providing expert advice to the research delivery workforce regarding study delivery Responsible for working with health and care professional leaders to support the workforce development of research delivery leadership and associated staff including clinical and non-clinical staff Working closely with the Regional Research Leadership Office to develop complementary activities regarding strategic workforce development BUSINESS PLANNING Be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of a 3-year RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan in line with the RDN strategic aims and national 3-year plan. The RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan will be developed in conjunction with regional partners, including NHSE regional offices, ICSs, AHSNs, patients and the public Contribute to the oversight and development of RRDN business, financial, strategic development and impact plans, and associated reports OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Be accountable for appointing, coordinating and supporting the work of RRDN Specialty and Settings Leads. The Medical Health & Care Research Director to support the Specialty Leads and the NMAHP Health & Care Research Director to support the Settings Leads Ensure that the RRDN is managed in line with the requirements of the RRDN Host Organisation Contract Ensure that the RRDN provides effective, high quality and nationally consistent services Ensure that relevant national strategies, policies and frameworks are fully implemented and associated targets met Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

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 work according to ICH GCP guidelines and research governance standards for clinical trials and current Standard Operating Procedures To manage, with the assistance and support of senior colleagues, a range of clinical trial protocols. To identify, screen and recruit participants into research studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the effective achievement of study aims and monitoring of their condition throughout participation. To register/randomise participants into trials. To identify barriers to recruitment and to raise awareness of these, reporting to the Senior Research Nurse/Lead Research Nurse. To support action plans as required. To act as the primary contact for the clinical trial participant in own caseload. Working with senior colleagues in obtaining informed consent as delegated by the Principal Investigator and in providing ongoing follow up care whilst the participant is in the clinical trial. To provide ongoing advice and information to participants with regard to their participation in clinical research, in order to facilitate continued informed consent. To act in the best interest of the research participants to ensure that their rights are upheld. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

The full detail of the role of a Specialty Research Lead can be found in the attached job description and guidance document. If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion ahead of a formal application, please use the contact details below.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

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.

Deal with challenging responses from research teams and understand complex information received and independently deal with it in a sensitive and appropriate manner. This will involve gathering information from a variety of sources, interpreting information, and using own judgement to respond. To maintain accurate records and information relating to research activity as required Take responsibility for the collection and forwarding of information. Gather, understand and interpret evidence required for reports and projects. Data input for studies. Actively support and participate in Good Clinical Practice training. Support the WC&C team with recruitment to studies where appropriate, this will include leading on recruitment for observational studies and assessing feasibility of studies. To support in the interpretation of research protocols and develop research strategies and study materials such as study summaries. Signpost and monitor research active sites to ensure they fulfil their GCP training requirements. Gain feedback on feasibility requests and expression of interest from sites in a full and prompt manner. Support the WC+ C team to work with sites through the monitoring process to ensure that they are recruiting to target on all studies and feedback issues to the core team. Support the research nurses with patient identification work. Work with site research leads to ensure searches and invitation are completed in a timely manner and within the requirements of the protocol and where problems exist ensure this is communicated to the study team and East of England core team. Be proficient in the use of Google workspace, Google Apps and a wide range of other relevant data platforms to record relevant study and site information. Responsible for leading on development projects in the EoE as allocated by the Community Lead Nurse You will be required to travel across Norfolk for this post, so car driver essential

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.