Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of
  the study protocol

General Clinical Duties

• Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives.
• Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
• Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy.
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives.
• Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.
• Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required.

Clinical Trial Set Up (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Contribute to the assessment of trial protocols and safety, regulatory and logistical issues
  in the running of the trial.
• Contribute to trial feasibility meetings.
• Liaise with the R&D Governance Team to ensure all studies have been given Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.
• Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in identifying trials in the pipeline.
• Liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network throughout studies and facilitate the lines of communication between the Trust / R&D and the NIHR CRN.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the financial issues relating to the undertaking of clinical research.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
• First degree (BSc/BA)

Desirable criteria

• Master's degree or working towards
• Diploma in Higher Education
• Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
• Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.

Desirable criteria

• Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing and midwifery

Desirable criteria

• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
• Experience of risk management / assessment

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Effective team member
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to act as a patient's advocate
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
• Professional and impartial at all times

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 736.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 654.6KB)
• Guidance for applicants (PDF, 85.4KB)
• Policy Statement (PDF, 144.5KB)
• Staff Benefits and Wellbeing (PDF, 196.5KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 2.8MB)