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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
About
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Primary Care Research Facilitator
Accepting applications until: 24-Jul-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 24-Jul-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- CRN East Midlands
- Cyfeiriad
- First Floor, Knighton Street Outpatients, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester,
- Tref
- East Midlands
- Cod post
- LE1 5WW
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 18 months (Contract end December 2025)
- Oriau
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Cyflog
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Primary Care Research
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Fixed Term until 31st December 2025
30 hours minimum - 37.5 hours maximum per week
The NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN:EM) supports the delivery of high-quality research in the NHS and social care across the East Midlands region.
We are committed to providing the infrastructure that allows research to take place so that patients, carers and the public can benefit from new and better care and treatments.
The CRN:EM is hosted by University of Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust. It covers a large geographical area incorporating partners across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.
Research is delivered across 30 clinical specialty areas organised into six research delivery divisions.
The Primary Care Research Facilitator role forms part of the CRN:EM Primary Care Delivery Team which, as a collective, is responsible for the set-up, feasibility, promotion, performance and delivery of the NIHR Clinical Research portfolio across the region.
The aim of this post is to provide the highest standards of research set-up, delivery, management and support to NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) Portfolio studies (commercial and non-commercial) undertaken in primary care settings in the East Midlands. The post-holder will specifically be supporting the Leicester/Leicestershire locality.
Previous applicants need not apply
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The post holder will liaise closely with health, social care and primary care, including general practice and other allied health community services to establish and develop working relationships integral to the delivery of research in these settings.
A key aspect of the role is the management of the Research Site Initiative (RSI) scheme within the Leicester/Leicestershire locality. The scheme was implemented in 2008 with the overarching aim of supporting research delivery within GP practices by providing a nominal amount of resource, allied with a support package to deliver this activity.
The RSI Scheme offers the opportunity for GP surgeries that are passionate about contributing towards improved care of their patients and of the NHS to work with the CRN East Midlands to deliver NIHR research.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- Promotion of the CRN East Midlands Research Site Initiative (RSI) Scheme, and contribution to the overall growth of research conducted in Health, Social and Primary Care in your locality.
- Performance management of the RSI sites against key performance indicators for the financial year Promotion of Research within Primary Care, this may include presentations to healthcare professionals/ providers and the general public.
Supporting research naïve Health, Social and Primary Care sites in becoming research active, this may include assisting with the delivery of research training and education Maintain an understanding of the changing landscape in Health, Social and Primary Care, with specific focus on Primary Care Networks (PCNs) Work with the CRN Study Support Service to support the facilitation of study set-up and delivery in Primary Care settings, the post holder will be expected to collaborate effectively, and engage with a diverse range of personnel including: staff members from primary care organisations, R&D staff, commercial/non-commercial sponsoring and funding organisations, chief/principle investigators (academic and NHS), heads of department, directorate leads, and staff from other Trusts. - Utilising and updating the Local Performance Management System Edge, in the performance management of Primary Care sites and studies. Promoting and utlising the CRN East Midlands Primary Care Research Website and supporting sites to access and use this. Assisting sites in keeping site Research Activity Records up to date. To develop an understanding of the application of ICH GCP Guidelines, the EU Directive on Clinical Research and Research Governance.
- To work alongside Health, Social and Primary Care sites, ensuring staff delivering research at the sites have in date ICH GCP and Informed Consent (where appropriate) training.
- The following duties may be undertaken by the post holder, at times when there is a requirement for additional clinical delivery support for studies taking place in the region:
- To identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials and research studies, this may include attending clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings, reviewing medical notes and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- To ensure patients / carers are provided with written information relevant to the research study and are given the opportunity to discuss the research study or clinical trial adequately at the outset and during the course of the research or clinical trial in which they are being asked to participate (i.e. informed consent)
- To attend and support patients in the clinical environment for monitoring, assessment and follow up as part of research projects.
- Where appropriate, to take consent from patients/participants to enter research studies.
- To take relevant patient samples for clinical trials; such as blood samples, to centrifuge and separate serum, package and dispatch as per defined protocols, where appropriate.
- Observe patients and monitor treatment toxicity/side effects; escalating findings accordingly.
- Maintain accurate patient trial documentation, complete Case Record Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients’ medical notes.
- Ensure safety data is reported to required SOPs and study protocols, and reports sent in a timely manner.
- To ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, in accordance with the trial protocol and in conjunction with specialist teams.
- To record and report any adverse events and serious adverse events according to trial protocol and local procedures.
- Develops and maintains constructive relationships whilst reconciling or resolving conflict.
- Be responsible for managing their own workload, working to competing deadlines, working against performance targets and resolving problems. Takes responsibility for implementing decisions and plans owned by the team.
- Maintain efficient and effective communication with Primary Care Team Leader on issues related to staff conduct within research trials and impact on participant care.
- To be flexible in their approach to work as the role may require flexibility in terms of timing e.g. for specific treatments.
- In accordance with professional codes, maintain own professional development and competence to practice.
- Undertake data entry and assure its accuracy and timeliness to study records in both LPMS (Edge) and national (CPMS) databases and support their maintenance.
- Create of reports on study setup and patient recruitment, using the Open Data Platform and other NIHR Systems and use these to review data quality and to support performance monitoring and management of studies.
- Provide CRN assistance to audits, monitoring visits or regulatory inspections.
- Take responsibility for the maintenance of confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other health service members in the NHS organisation and IHSP setting of the Study Support Service.
- Provide research support and training for individual trials being conducted within the network region, it is expected that this will involve working on more than one project at any time and in more than one clinical specialty as appropriate.
- Develop training guides as required to support researchers and colleagues in understanding aspects of the Primary Care Research Delivery Team. Ensure that training pertinent to the role is up to date e.g. ICH-GCP, Edge, as well as mandatory training as directed to develop/maintain skills and knowledge.
- Be flexible in the approach taken to work.
- Be accountable for all tasks within the scope of the role and to be aware of developmental needs/limitations while providing support to others. As the post will cover a number of NHS Trusts/partner organisations, there will be a requirement to travel around the geographical area covered by the CRN: East Midlands on a frequent basis.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience.
- Willing to undertake necessary training relevant to the post.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Research qualification (e.g. ICH-GCP/EU Directives)
- Project management training
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS.
- Experience in developing, implementing and following standard procedures.
- Experience of using spread- sheets, databases and IT systems.
- Basic understanding of research design and methodology.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working on portfolio research studies within the NHS, both commercial and non-commercial research.
- Experience of working in a Primary Care setting.
- Experience of Google Suite and project management
- Knowledge of NIHR industry costing template and/or Department of Health AcoRD guidance.
- Experience of using an LPMS (e.g. Edge) and the Central Portfolio Management System (CPMS).
Communication and Relationship skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to communicate complex information both written and orally to a range of audiences at both local and Network wide level.
- Ability to deliver feedback in a positive, constructive manner.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard.
- Ability to build working relationships and gain the respect of others.
- Ability to work well in a team and to work independently as required.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour and difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
- Ability to persuade and positively influence other team members and work colleagues.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to problem solve and have negotiation skills.
- Possess attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret complex documents including research protocols.
- Ability to accurately interpret and present data in appropriate formats
- Ability to process and collate information quickly and to be able to make well informed judgements in a timely manner.
Planning and Organisation skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work to multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work to local and national deadlines, objectives and targets.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to work to deadlines when completing study budgets and contract negotiations and other designated timelines.
- Ability to identify and establish agreed workload/tasks with study site teams, Industry, sponsors/contract research organisations, CRN AND LCRN team members and other NHS organisation contacts.
Physical skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to travel across the East Midlands region on a regular basis.
- Desk based, some light lifting (e.g. stationery) and travelling.
- Frequent requirement for concentration. - Aspects of clinical work in clinical settings.
- Aspects of clinical work in clinical settings.
Equality and Diversity
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Engages with and promotes continuous improvement projects.
- Highly motivated.
- Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm.
- Professional manner.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Clinical skills including venepuncture
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Juliet Jones
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Studies Development Officer
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07815477694
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