Specialist Research Nurse/Practitioner

Job overview

This is an opportunity for a research NMAHP to lead on the Rossini trial and the Neurosurgery portfolio in the research and development here at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Experience within main theatres is an advantage and the role is full time or a job share would be considered.

You should have experience of leading and delivering clinical trials as part of the NIHR portfolio and working within multidisciplinary teams as well leading clinical trial delivery teams.

To discuss these roles in more detail please contact Catherine Pitman [email protected] or Claire West [email protected]

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide expert knowledge, skill and experience in this specialist field, and act as an expert resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. The post-holder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. S/he will develop networks with other disciplines across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. S/he will coordinate and manage the study portfolio and  recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring metrics.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist the Lead Research Nurse / Practitioner to ensure the operational delivery of the clinical research team work   plan, particularly with respect to achieving NIHR targets.
• Manage research performance in relation to team activities and study timelines and targets set by R&D and the SWP CRN. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
• Act as line manager for the Senior Research Nurses/ Practitioners within the team and oversee the management of other members of the research staff within the team (Research Nurse/Practitioner, Research Assistant Practitioner,  Research HCA, Research Administrator). This will include clinical supervision and mentorship to members of staff  and students.
• Ensure all staff within sphere of responsibility have access to essential training and achieve 100% compliance.
• Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies including proactively managing sickness and performance in line with the Trust policy.
• Ensure the health, safety and security of the clinical research team.
• Lead in the recruitment of Senior Research Nurses/Practitioners within the relevant team.
• Assist the Lead Research Nurse/Practitioner with the training and development of clinical research practitioners and administrators to ensure retention of staff and workforce development where possible.    For further information please see attached job description