Main area: Corporate services
Grade: Band 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Job ref: 328-CP-6775849
Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/02/2025 23:59
Clinical Trial Coordinator/Research Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting new opportunity is available to join the R&D medical Team at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Clinical Trial Coordinator/Research Nurse. This post will work within the team managing the set-up, participant recruitment, and follow-up of clinical trials. The post is based at James Cook University Hospital but may involve working at other sites within the Tees Valley Research Alliance. The job purpose includes making a direct contribution to expanding the research portfolio at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will learn to manage and co-ordinate concurrent research studies with support from senior research colleagues. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. Main duties of the job
This will involve providing effective, caring, and compassionate services to patients participating in clinical research studies. The post holder is expected to complete procedures and investigations according to study protocol as well as Trust and local policies. Procedures include identifying potential participants for recruitment, providing verbal and written information to explain the study, monitoring the participants’ progress, and collecting and collating patient data. Procedures will also include clinical practices such as clinical assessment, venepuncture, and performing study-specific tests. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies and ensure that local, national, and international research regulations are adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution. The post holder is expected to ensure recruitment to time and target for clinical trials; to provide information to patients, considering entry into specific research studies; to assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials and research studies across various clinical areas. Provide some administrative and data management support for all aspects of trial organisation as a member of the research network team & to communicate and collaborate with local regional and national organisations regarding administration of research as required. Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person specification
Experience
Previous experience in research/hospital/NHS Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships Basic understanding of the NHS Working on Industry Sponsored clinical trials Experience of project management with minimal supervision Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical and research terminology. Up to date computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer-based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients. Evidence of continuous personal, professional, and academic development Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of staff and patients and carers face to face, on the telephone or in writing. Ability to multi-task. Ability to prioritise workload. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work on own initiative. Excellent telephone manner. Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials. Ethical and R&D approval process Principles of trial methodology Preparation of presentations. Qualifications
Health related degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience. GCP training Registered General Nurse, AHP or CRP. Professional qualification Clinical Research Certificate ECDL or equivalent. Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza. Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert. Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly. Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants. IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form. This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form. As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3-year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Application numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
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Band 5
Job overview
An exciting new opportunity is available to join the R&D medical Team at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Clinical Trial Coordinator/Research Nurse. This post will work within the team managing the set-up, participant recruitment, and follow-up of clinical trials. The post is based at James Cook University Hospital but may involve working at other sites within the Tees Valley Research Alliance. The job purpose includes making a direct contribution to expanding the research portfolio at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will learn to manage and co-ordinate concurrent research studies with support from senior research colleagues. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. Main duties of the job
This will involve providing effective, caring, and compassionate services to patients participating in clinical research studies. The post holder is expected to complete procedures and investigations according to study protocol as well as Trust and local policies. Procedures include identifying potential participants for recruitment, providing verbal and written information to explain the study, monitoring the participants’ progress, and collecting and collating patient data. Procedures will also include clinical practices such as clinical assessment, venepuncture, and performing study-specific tests. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies and ensure that local, national, and international research regulations are adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution. The post holder is expected to ensure recruitment to time and target for clinical trials; to provide information to patients, considering entry into specific research studies; to assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials and research studies across various clinical areas. Provide some administrative and data management support for all aspects of trial organisation as a member of the research network team & to communicate and collaborate with local regional and national organisations regarding administration of research as required. Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person specification
Experience
Previous experience in research/hospital/NHS Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships Basic understanding of the NHS Working on Industry Sponsored clinical trials Experience of project management with minimal supervision Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical and research terminology. Up to date computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer-based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients. Evidence of continuous personal, professional, and academic development Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of staff and patients and carers face to face, on the telephone or in writing. Ability to multi-task. Ability to prioritise workload. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work on own initiative. Excellent telephone manner. Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials. Ethical and R&D approval process Principles of trial methodology Preparation of presentations. Qualifications
Health related degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience. GCP training Registered General Nurse, AHP or CRP. Professional qualification Clinical Research Certificate ECDL or equivalent. Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza. Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert. Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly. Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants. IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form. This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form. As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3-year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Application numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
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