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Providing research support to various clinical specialities within Ophthalmology that are conducting research at UHL. Take responsibility for the management, co-ordination, and facilitation of concurrent research studies. In addition to clinic/patient based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, adherence to good clinical practice and research governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data. Provide clinical and laboratory based support and expertise in commercial and non-commercial research projects. Support the Research lead and wider team in implementing Standard Operating Procedures, local guidance and other procedures based on national operating guidelines and current legislation by effectively communicating the purpose of the procedures and any changes to all staff involved with the Capacity and Capability Assessment processes for studies based in the Trust. Support the Ophthalmology research lead with ensuring that all research studies are and continue to be properly resourced and conducted according to applicable regulations. To assist with the retrieval of activity based income as per contract.

Further details can be found in the further particulars and job description forms attached to this post. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Khalid Hamandi, hamandik@cf.ac.uk

Clinical responsibilities Perform clinical duties such as coordinate a clinical trial clinic ad patient schedules sign off competencies for other team members Portfolio Management and Development Responsible for reviewing trial protocols and identifying resource implications for the site. Process amendments and disseminate information to relevant departments compile reports on team performance and review productivity Staff Management and Leadership Review staff allocation of clinical trials manage and co-lead a team ensuring staff well being is maintained. Personal and Professional Development take a lead in service development for the research team, directorate and the Trust. People Management and Performance ability to lead, coach and performance manage staff in line with good people management practices.

Research Submitting research grant applications for external funding from institutions such as the National Institute for Health Research. Dissemination of research at national and international conferences. Submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals. Take overall responsibility for the efficient day-to-day management of the research programme. Ensure all research procedures are developed according to Research Governance Framework, National Research Ethics Committee, Medical Research Council guidelines for Good Clinical Practice and Data Protection, including providing assurance that personal and confidential information is restricted to those entitled to know. Ensure recruitment of participants occurs in line with the project plan. Work with the Research lead, the study team, and relevant bodies, organisations and groups to ensure that the studies meet their targets. Establish procedures to ensure adherence to research study l protocols and administrative requirements. Coordination of study sites throughout the life cycle of the project, including liaison with prisons, R&D departments, site initiation visits, site file set up, site research assistants and site PIs. Development and safe keeping of research data files, ensuring that all research data are kept in line with ethical approval and governance procedures. Monitor any required blindness procedures and ensure appropriate action when the blind is broken. Monitor adverse events and ensure timely and appropriate action is taken. Manage the recruitment, retention, training of research assistant(RAs) across study sites alongside the site PIs who have line management responsibilities for each site RA. Line management responsibilities including appraisals and supervision of researchers and study administrator at coordinating site (GMMH). Oversee risk management of research studies. Produce meaningful study data in a timely manner thus enabling the study team to predict and plan any issues that warrant changes in the study protocol, funding or time. Act as the primary point of contact for all external and internal agencies. Contribute to development and submission of research grant applications for external funding if relevant to the role and CPD. Coordinate and contribute to dissemination of study outputs e.g. seminars and presentations at local Trust sites, writing and submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. Coordinate the preparation and publication of data, reports and information, ensuring that these meet legislative, contractual and ethical requirements. Undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance research skills necessary for the development and delivery of high-quality research. Receive regular supervision and management from a senior staff member in accordance with Good Practice Guidelines. Policy and Service Development Follow professional guidelines and standards, Trust policies, and team procedures, protocols, and guidance in completion of work tasks. Contribute to the development of Trust research governance activity. Human Resources Contribute to the induction of new team members including researchers, undergraduate placement students, volunteers, and study administrator. Provide research management supervision of research assistants and line management supervision to GMMH-employed staff. Communicate with service users, carers/relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders complex and potentially emotive information regarding capacity to provide informed consent for research participation, eligibility (or ineligibility) for particular research studies Communicate, when appropriate, with service users, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals if a participant wishes to withdraw from a research study. This includes facilitating decision-making for continued participation or withdrawal and gathering feedback on reasons for withdrawal which may include complex personal circumstances/difficulties Coordinate, liaise and communicate with the Research Advisory Group (RAG) on a range of matters including their own wellbeing and any support required, research trial consultations such as feedback on trial documents or procedures, and research planning and dissemination.Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students and volunteer Research Assistants (RAs). Research and Innovation Use contemporary theory and research to develop and test effective treatments and service models. Develop and manage externally-funded large-scale clinical research projects. Contribute to GMMH research governance activities, including scientific appraisal of research applications. Contribute to the coordination of research activities within GMMH. Contribute to Research and Development activities of GMMH, including conducting pilot studies, experimental studies and clinical trials Contribute to publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers outlining results of work completed in the study. Disseminate research findings via seminars and conference presentations. Provide project management of R&I activities. Information Technology and Resources Maintain up to date research records in line with CONSORT statement guidance. Undertake quality assurance checks on research database. Statistical and qualitative analysis of research data using relevant software/databases. Produce regular reports regarding trial activities against the research milestones for the trial management e.g. Research Management and Trial Steering Committees, finance updates, data monitoring and ethics committees, and external funder as required Financial and Physical Resources Be a responsible authorised signatory for payments as delegated e.g. for equipment, travel expenses and training. This can also include significant payments for recharges to other institutions such as Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and other NHS Trusts. Manage and monitor project spending including regular meetings with the designated GMMH Research Finance Manager, HEI, NIHR andand relevant Research Finance Managers when necessary. Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources at work. Provide cover for management of petty cash float system for the department. Produce research project costings for the study and related grant applications and to develop payment schedules with other institutions. Check invoices and requisitions against payment schedules in sub-contracts with different institutions.

Research Study specific responsibilities Provide information and support to patients and carers relating to the research protocol, procedures and treatment, follow-up and ensure that informed consent is obtained. Deal with enquiries from other Health Care Professionals, patients and carers Undertake the safe analysis, and completion of relevant documentation. Some duties may be necessary after normal working hours therefore some flexibility required in work schedule. Liaise with the ACORN II Clinical Trial Manager during set up period and provide progress reports throughout the project in a timely manner. Adhere to clinical trial protocols: Eligibility for inclusion Patient randomisation Ensure anonymity of clinical trial patients Data collection and management Entering data into Case Report Forms and on to databases Patient monitoring Study assessments Reporting serious adverse events Participate in meetings with other centres involved in the clinical trial and attend investigator meetings. Identify strategies for recruiting patient into clinical research and provide long term follow up. Planning and Organisational Skills Working with the ACORN II research group, develop, integrate, plan, and provide resources to support and develop the clinical trial. Manage recruitment and follow-up within the site for the trial. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Select and recruit participants according to inclusion / exclusion criteria which are study/trial specific by reviewing information, attending clinics and other clinical areas and taking an active role within the multi disciplinary team Safeguard the autonomy and integrity of participants by giving sufficient information to assist in the informed consent procedure Conduct assessments, trial procedures and documentation in strict compliance with the protocol and Trust policy and interpret these results to assess care needs. Refer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate. Maintain the necessary competency skills in order to comply with protocol requirements Support research participants in making informed treatment choices by providing specialist knowledge in relation to the disease process, treatment options and treatment side effects Undertake care in a manner that is consistent with: Legislation, policies, procedures Patient centred care Compliance with the local delivery of infection control practice An environment that is fit for purpose in delivering safe and effective patient care Individual privacy and dignity Conduct of care Scope of Professional Practice Multidisciplinary Team Working Maintain an awareness of current advances in mental health care, treatment and research practice Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Clinical Trial Running Support local Principal Investigators and research teams in meeting their responsibilities outlined in the Research Governance Framework regulations and ISO 144155 and GCP Provide advice and guidance in Investigator Site File maintenance and CRF completion Support PIs to ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the DPT Adverse Events Reporting policy Where appropriate, liaise with the trial research team in identifying any blockages that come about during the running of the trial Lead the study team/sites in finding solutions to any blockages that come about during the running of the trial Support the study team in ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner Prepare, review and approve any amendments made to the trial documentation Expand own knowledge of practice through learning about current clinical and medical developments and research in dementia, mental health and social care, seeking to develop new skills Demonstrate knowledge of research methodology, design and apply evidence-based research findings to professional practice. Participate in writing, updating and implementing policies, protocols and guidelines for the Trust. Adhere to the IHC guidelines for GCP, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical research and related activities Ensure the accuracy, completeness, legibility and timeliness of data recorded in all study related reports Maintain participants safety by reporting adverse events according to regulatory and protocol requirements. Ensure study documentation is maintained and complete Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Assist in establishing and implementing mechanisms and guidelines to enable tracking of research costs. Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management Recognise the value of skilled open communication in the development of healthcare professional-patient relationships and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Provide information and support to patients and their families, involved in research / clinical trials Ensure data is available to consultants, researchers and sponsor companies for audit, quality assurance and analysis Provide information to allow for the raising of invoices relating to trials where appropriate Assist in the review of resource implications for the research sites. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for clinical trial patients and their carers Ensure that Health and Safety requirements are met in the Department Liaise with clinical teams to maintain seamless care Take a proactive role in the NIHR Clinical Research Network: mental health, and liaise with the Research Network managers and colleagues throughout the network to work towards network aims and objectives and contribute information Maintain effective communication channels between the team Actively seek patient/carer feedback Work without supervision and adhere to Clinical Governance initiatives, appropriate code of professional conduct and Trust policies Undertake line management/supervision of junior staff members. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties Keep clear, concise records in terms of patient documentation and data collection. Ensure that screening and recruitment data is kept up to date Ensure timely and complete Case Report Form data entry and response to data queries Participate in research meetings and ensure accurate information is fed to the Clinical Research teams Be responsible for the timely and accurate creation maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data protection Act, the Freedom or Information Act and any other statut0ry requirements. Any Other Specific Tasks Required Undertake annual appraisal to identify personal and professional objectives and development needs Maintain own mandatory training and role specific training as necessary Comply with Trust policies and procedures, observe health and safety and fire regulations and report all hazards to appropriate departments

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative Responsible for the organization and maintenance of filing systems within the Department; inputting information/patient activity onto any computerized systems and ensuring accurate retrieval and distribution of information. Responsible for sending letters to patients and managing the referral database. The nature of the job requires the post holder to be dealing with confidential and sensitive information related to patients and staff. The post holder will ensure this information is kept confidential and secure in line with Trust policies. Managing the patient referral database, contact patients and keeping the logs up to date. To assist in ad-hoc tasks to support various developments, projects and events within the team. Secretarial Responsible for anticipating secretarial needs of and for supporting the agreed members of the research team. This will include arranging meetings, ordering and collecting patient notes, travel and general diary management. Responsible for undertaking typing of both routine and complex letters and reports that may contain some medical terminology tables and graphs. Assist with the preparation of presentations. This may also involve occasional audio typing. Responsible for taking, transcribing and circulating minutes of formal meetings as required and within the agreed timeframe. Deal with telephone and face to face enquiries, initiating action as appropriate General photocopying and collating of documents Booking taxis and couriers for staff, patients and packages when required Finance To be responsible for ordering consumables as instructed by staff using the Trust computerised system, non-stock paper system and/or any other local arrangement. Ensure accuracy of the orders and liaise with the Procurement department to ensure timely and correct delivery of the goods. To be responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of stationery, ordering when necessary, to ensure the sooth running of the department. Assist with the maintenance of any administrative system aimed at controlling income and expenditure (i.e. petty cash) and patient travel expense claims Personal Development Actively participate in personal development together with line manager. Ensure performance is appraised following the Trust appraisal and KAD procedures. Develop a clear understanding of the service and the role. Also able to provide cover for colleagues in the area when necessar General Ensure all office equipment is functioning correctly and arrange for repair or replacement as necessary The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. The post holder will carry out their duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy, Standing Financial Instructions, the requirements of the Departmental Quality system and other relevant Policies of the Trust To maintain satisfactory personal performance and quality standards and to achieve where possible objectives agreed in the Annual Staff Appraisal system. To ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act of 1974 and all other relevant legislation, national and Trust policies and procedures. To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984 and to observe and maintain confidentiality of patient records and staff information. The post holders attention is also drawn to the Computer Misuse Act 1990. All employees of Kings College Hospital are required to carry out their duties with due regard to the Fair Access Policy and respect the cultural beliefs and customs held by clients and staff. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties may change over time and this description may be subject to review after discussion with post holder

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Job descriptionMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICAL It is expected that the post holder will have excellent clinical skills and knowledge in intensive care, high dependency and special care of the new-born. The post holder will provide nursing support for all clinical research activities for Neonatal services across Bedfordshire Hospitals. Work in partnership with the patients family, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the participant in line with study protocols. Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice. Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area and study. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust policy. Ensure parents or carers are taught the correct method of administration, where necessary. Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the participant and study protocol ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as planned and agreed. Demonstrate and promote a patient and family-centred style of clinical practice. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and family/carers, promptly recording data required by studies and conveying any protocol deviations or pertinent information to the studys lead nurse and/or principal investigator. Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family/carers and other staff as required by the clinical setting. Identify and discuss patient needs with the staff, parents, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload. Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation when recruiting to study protocols. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to participants, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times To ensure blood and other samples are collected for studies as required by the study protocol. To process samples in the lab as required by study protocols To perform venepuncture and cannulation as required or be willing to undertake training. To update and maintain clinical training and competencies as required. To report and record adverse events that occur whilst the child is in the clinical study to the study co-coordinator/principal investigator. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION To ensure that research study recruitment records are accurately maintained and data contemporaneously recorded in healthcare records. To maintain study site files and documentation. To liaise with Trust support services as required by the research protocol to ensure safe and smooth running of the study. To access appropriate computer systems in order to retrieve relevant information. To ensure that research studies are effectively archived as required in compliance with GCP principles, trust policies and study requirements. To provide information as required for the raising of invoices related to research studies. To provide support for research colleagues and attend meetings relevant to the post. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to research studies. To assist in the education of all relevant health care professionals to enable them to care for research study patients. To keep all appropriate staff informed of the progress of research studies. To keep up-to-date on research related topics in general and as appropriate to caseload and interest. To assist in the preparation of posters for meetings and conferences both locally and at other events as required. To assist with the education and training portfolio of the R&D Department delivering training sessions on research and research related topics as required. RESEARCH AND AUDIT The post holder will collect and collate research information for babies who are entered into clinical trials on the NICU. Be involved in leading innovations that aim to improve the outcomes of new-born infants. The post holder will have excellent clinical skills and knowledge of intensive care, high dependency and special care of the new-born. To assist the clinical team in identifying strategies for recruiting infants to clinical trials. To provide ongoing information, education and support to infants, carers and families regarding clinical studies. To ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs in line with study protocols and trust guidelines To work according to GCP and research governance standards for clinical trials. To facilitate the informed consent of a parent or carer Register / randomise patients into the trial. To work closely with and in support of the Principal Investigator(s) and other research personnel involved in all aspects of the studies. To accurately collect and document clinical events and trial-related data onto case report forms (CRF). To provide support for trial colleagues in their absence. To attend relevant meetings and training. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work within the NMC Code of Conduct. Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-validation requirements. Conduct the research in accordance with the relevant guidelines i.e. GCP Guidelines, the study protocol, the UK policy framework for health and social care research and any other trial manuals in order to protect the research participants and the quality of each study. To safeguard the interests of patients by liaison with relevant trial personnel and contribution to trial design and protocol and ensure compliance with research guidelines. To observe the confidentiality of participant information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.

The post holder will be a key member of the Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Research team. They will assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of clinical trial activities to support delivery of current and future studies in the research team to time and target. They will provide specialist research and clinical care for participants and patients enrolling in a variety of research studies and project.

This post is open to highly motivated health care professionals with research experience in the clinical environment.

The post-holder will be required to work flexibly over a five day week.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on urgent and high priority studies in a wide variety of clinical environments and alongside clinical experts in order to deliver the highest quality experience for patients in research trials within the Trust.

You will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The post holder will be responsible for the running of complex clinical trials both commercial and non-commercial, as well as other types of clinical research in the Trust. You will need knowledge of clinical research studies in the clinical setting and exposure to research conducted in the NHS (on wards / theatres / outpatients etc.). Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels is essential.

The role may involve completing and submitting documents to obtain local approval; collecting, recording and maintaining data for patients on the NIHR portfolio and other studies, providing guidance to other clinical, administrative and research staff, ensuring & organising research tests and investigations, preparing and shipping samples, and ensuring recruitment into clinical trials meets all targets. The role involves acquiring an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, research methodology and the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.

The post holder will be working independently and with a wider team, work across both sites (QMC & NCH). Full support and training will be provided by to the post holder.

We are changing the lives of millions of people through outstanding clinical research developed by world-leading clinicians, academics and scientists in Nottingham.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 16,000 staff. We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.

Clinical research is central to the care we provide for every patient. We deliver over 400 clinical trials across all specialties working as part of the healthcare team, supported by experts in every part of the research process.

Our NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is translating research discoveries into new treatments for common diseases including asthma and arthritis. Central to our research is Nottingham’s expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Supporting all of our research is the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility; providing infrastructure, skills and knowledge essential to the delivery of high quality experimental medicine research for adults and children.

Through our dedicated Research Futures multi-professional school, we support the development of knowledge, skills and careers for all clinical and non-clinical roles in research. Our vision is to drive the next generation of scientific discovery and enable every member of our research workforce to realise their full potential.

Clinical
Assist research nurses/ACP’s/Clinicians in delivery of patient care to research participants.
Support and co-ordinate obtaining and processing of blood and tissue samples in the clinical
setting as well as optimising recruitment via clinics and MDT’s.
Work alongside research nurses ensuring samples are collected and recorded per protocol.
Review and record treatments, adverse events and response to treatment to relevant study
documentation including source data and case report forms including electronic data entry.
. Plan, prepare and participate in monitoring visits and respond to trial data queries.
Communication
To function as a member of the Research and Innovation Clinical Trials Team to provide
dedicated clinical trials support to research teams across NUH. Working within a multidisciplinary team, to co-ordinate a caseload of patients participating in local, national and
international clinical trials in various treatment types.
. Disseminate information to consultants regarding new trials on the National Institute of
Health Research trial portfolio as well as non-adopted clinical trials, to enable optimal patient
recruitment.
Ensure ethics and R&D approval and indemnities are in place before recruitment of first
patients to a newly set up trial. Facilitate the set-up of trials on site i.e. SSI submission via
IRAS account, liaise with trial centre and other relevant staff to organise trial set-up visits.
Liaise with clinical teams to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are
undertaken as and when required, obtain the results, ensure eligibility and randomise the
patient.
Liaise with medical staff to record organise and ensure the timely administration of treatment
and any necessary follow up investigations and visits.
Liaise with histopathology ensuring tissue samples are stored via Tissue Bank guidelines,
organising storage and catalogue of samples kept.
To ensure effective communication with support departments to request and obtain specific
trial related information. E.g. Radiology copy scans, histological status and tissue samples.
Organise the collection, storage and shipment of protocol specific samples. Explain,
dispense and collect patient quality of life questionnaires and diaries. Liaise with designated
Pharmacist to co-ordinate the availability and dispensing of trial drugs if required.
. Provide information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate.
Contribute to and supply verbal and written information on the teams portfolio of trials and
the number of patients recruited to the R&I team, hospital/university staff, local/Network
meetings, regulatory bodies etc., as required.
Managerial
Maintain patient’s records and accurately document data collected in case report forms and
medical notes, ensuring correct storage and maintaining confidentiality.
Actively and independently participate in trial set up including gaining relevant permissions
and submitting SSI forms.
To record trial activity on data systems and plan yearly Audits on recruitment as required by
the clinicians.
. Forward trial data in a timely manner to the trial co-ordinating centre and liaise with their
personnel as necessary.
Attend local and national meetings and feedback to members of the team.
. Professional
. Work alongside medical and nursing staff to assist in the informed consent process by giving
information to patients concerning trials and allowing them to reach a fully informed decision
about participation.
To have specific and specialist knowledge of the patient pathway with regard to individual
patients diagnosis and the treatment options that are available to them.
In discussion with the team leader, report adverse and serious adverse events to the
relevant trial centre and site personnel, within the agreed timelines to ensure trial procedures
and patient safety parameters are met.
Act as a contact point for the patient and their relatives. Maintaining contact with and
providing ongoing information and support to the patient in a sensitive and professional
manner. Refer to other specialists as required in order to provide optimal patient care.
. Participate in Continued professional development and undertake additional training as
required per Knowledge Skills Framework and research staff competence framework.
Speciality Specific
Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics and Multi Disciplinary
Team meetings.
Ensure trial protocols are adhered to and that all personnel involved in trials are aware of any
changes or protocol amendments. Liaise with trial centres and relevant departments in order
to promote a good working environment and ensure the smooth running of clinical trials for
patients.
Work at all times according to regulations described in NUH Policies, procedures and
Standard Operating Procedures, Good Clinical Research Practice and European Directive
and R&I Standard Operation Procedures.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies,
procedures and practices of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which the
Hospital will amend from time to time. Copies are available on each Ward and Department. It
is the individual’s responsibility to keep up-to-date with these and other policy documents


This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Research Fellow (ST 1-2 equivalent) to support UCLH COVID-19 vaccine studies and other relevant clinical trials with a focus on infectious diseases for example monkeypox and influenza. They will additionally support clinical research activities in the division of infection, with opportunities to contribute to the day-to-day clinical activities in the division. As the post holder will be based within the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility, there will also be an opportunity to work on clinical research projects in a wide range of therapeutic areas that are part of the CRF portfolio.

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practice medicine in the UK.

There is no out-of-hours commitment with this role.



The primary role of the post holder is to undertake medical duties in line with the highest safety standards for trial participants and in compliance with Ethical and Good Clinical Practice principles, regulatory standards and approved clinical trial protocols. The post holder will be supported by senior research fellows and clinicians. Working hours will be 40h per week Full Time, with out of hours committments (scheduled as required to meet day to day service needs)



Whilst the post is not formally approved for physician training from Core Medical Training (CMT) or Specialty Training (ST), it provides an ideal opportunity for gaining experience in clinical trials and we would welcome applicants with a broad range of general medical experience including GIM, Infectious Diseases, General Practice and Emergency Medicine. The post holder will have access to the resources and opportunities that are available to specialist trainees in the departments of Clinical Virology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and will collaborate with clinical teams, other fellows, nurses, other clinical staff and laboratory biomedical scientists.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.  

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:  
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. 

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.  


This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Intelligence Manager - Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Fixed Term, Full Time

up to £69,262 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 2nd May 2024

Please note this role will be offered on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis to January 2025.

At Essex County Council, our work impacts the lives of over 1.5 million residents. We work hard to meet our residents' needs - from protecting vulnerable children, to helping older residents remain independent; from improving quality of life through better public health, to unlocking economic opportunities across our towns and cities. We need to take decisions based on meaningful insight and high-quality research. This is where you come in.

About the role

As an Intelligence Manager, you'll join a senior team responsible for delivering high-quality research and analysis to support strategic decision-making. The role is a great opportunity to influence senior political and executive leaders with the county council and across our partners, generating insights that them to shape policy and to design interventions that improve quality of life for residents and communities.

In this role you will oversee a broad programme of quantitative and qualitative research focused on the council's key priorities. You will ensure that the insights we generate are timely and presented to achieve maximum impact. You'll lead a team of specialist researchers, helping them to navigating a complex political environment, and using your experience to identify where the team's skills and capabilities can add most value. You'll build strong and productive working relationships with senior stakeholders across the council and beyond.

In return, you can look forward an excellent rewards package, as well as flexible working and long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

• leading a team that provides the council and its partners with actionable, insightful, research evidence and recommendations that support the achievement of strategic priorities.

• operational leadership of a multi-disciplinary research team, contributing to the ongoing development of ECC's research capability by managing and developing our research infrastructure and supporting staff to develop their technical capabilities.

• delivering analysis and research that tests existing assumptions, seeks to understand lived experience and provides a firm evidence base to shape new thinking and make decisions.

• progressing research projects through appropriate research governance processes, ensuring that the council's research is carried out in a meaningful and ethical manner.

• gathering and making available case studies, data and management information to enable the ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

• building effective and beneficial internal and external relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

We're looking for people with significant experience in delivering research and analysis for large, complex organisations. You'll have a track record in delivering research that impacts strategic decision making, possibly, but not necessarily, in a local government setting.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in a relevant area.

• Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering high quality research that impacted on strategic decision making, preferably in local government.

• Significant experience of undertaking research, analysis and/or providing an intelligence function to a large complex organisation.

• Significant experience of leading and motivating a multi-disciplinary team to deliver positive outcomes.

• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, ethical research practices and the Data Protection Act.

• Deep understanding of the legislative framework in which the Council operates.

• Experience of delivering public services in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

• Demonstrable experience of working in a political environment, skills in understanding and responding to different perspectives and taking a cross organisational perspective.

• You should have a degree in a relevant subject, and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques and research governance.

For more information or an informal conversation please contact Alastair Gordon, Head of Profession Research and Citizen Insight, via Alastair.Gordon@essex.gov.uk or 07739 104238.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the link.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Research Strategy and Governance Manager

Fixed Term, Full Time

up to £70,364 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 2nd May 2023

Please note this role will be offered on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis to January 2025.

At Essex County Council, our work impacts the lives of over 1.5 million residents. We work hard to meet our residents' needs - from protecting vulnerable children, to helping older residents remain independent; from improving quality of life through better public health, to unlocking economic opportunities across our towns and cities. We need to take decisions based on meaningful insight and high-quality, ethical research. This is where you come in.

About the role

As our Research Strategy and Governance Manager, you'll join a senior team that is responsible for delivering high-quality research and analysis, and for developing the wider council's research capability. In this role you will lead work to enhance our research governance - establishing a council-wide approach to ensures all the research we do is high quality, ethical and shaped with input from residents and communities.

In this role you will engage with researchers, stakeholders from across the council's different service functions and with our most senior leadership forums to shape the council's strategy around public involvement in research, equality diversity and inclusion in research and to develop and embed an enhanced framework for research governance. You'll need to navigate a complex political environment, and using your experience to identify established best practice, and where new thinking and innovation can add most value. You'll build strong and productive working relationships with senior stakeholders across the council and beyond.

In return, you can look forward an excellent rewards package, as well as flexible working and long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

• developing and embedding an enhanced approach to research governance for ECC that ensures all research meets high standards in terms of quality, ethical practice and public involvement.

• ensuring expertise and knowledge is shared across ECC to develop capability in terms of, breadth and depth of specialist knowledge.

• equipping the organisation to ensure it can innovate and adopt new ways of working.

• offering new insights and intelligence on solutions around research governance, research ethics and public involvement;

• developing highly respected professional and academic networks which will ensure opportunities for working collaboratively or in partnership, that will further enable the development of skills, knowledge and expertise.

• liaison with universities and professional bodies to engage in joint working practices and activities which are mutually beneficial to all parties.

• responsible for establishing productive relationships across both the public and private sector in supporting the opportunity for coaching and mentoring ECC to broaden its capability.

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

We're looking for people with significant experience research and in embedding change in for large, complex organisations. You'll have a track record in delivering research that impacts strategic decision making, possibly, but not necessarily, in a local government setting.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience with specialist knowledge and further qualification.

• Evidence of continuing professional development and mastery in research, research governance or a related professional area.

• Experience of working with other specialists and Directors across both the private and public sector to deliver significant change.

• Experience of developing others to enhance functional capabilities across the organisation and inspiring a team of qualified professionals and experts.

• Commercial awareness in developing business opportunities to further the objectives of the organisation.

• Evidence of significant influencing skills in demonstrating what can be achieved and how this can be delivered.

• Evidence of creativity in exploring business opportunities.

For more information or an informal conversation please contact Alastair Gordon, Head of Profession Research and Citizen Insight, via Alastair.Gordon@essex.gov.uk or 07739 104238.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the link.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.

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Are you motivated to lead a team to provide exceptional customer service?

About the role
If you thrive off working in a unique customer service environment and are motivated by ensuring a superb experience, we want to hear from you!

Joining our Visitor Experience (VE) management team, you will lead, manage and motivate an inspired team of VE Assistants. Ensuring the delivery of great customer service, you will encourage your team to provide thought-provoking and memorable visits which reflect the magnificence of our the Science Museum in London.

In this role, you'll oversee the smooth and safe running of the daily operation of all visitor serviced areas to solving various problems and visitor queries. You will fully utilise and develop your team's skills, and promote a culture of high performance, consistent delivery and diversity and inclusion.

Our VE Team is committed to developing and investing in your career as well; you will work closely with the Visitor Experience Training Manager to deliver an ongoing programme of training, which will help develop the team and embed a culture of performance, but also develop your managerial and training skills.

Internal Job Title: Assistant Visitor Experience Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,138 per annum

Download the Vacancy Information Pack file under 'Attachments' on this vacancy listing on the Science Museum Group website for more details about the role and the application process.

About you
With previous experience or exposure to line managing a large and diverse team in a customer facing environment, you will be confident in training and leading your team to deliver excellent customer service to our visitors.

You are a great communicator and have a passion for delivering an exceptional visitor experience will inspire others to do the same. You have worked towards target which enables you to set ideal standards for others, and you are adaptable with the ability to prioritise in order to meet the demands of peak periods.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

About us
The award-winning Science Museum is not only famous for its unrivalled collections but also for its visitor care. As part of the Science Museum Group, we aim to Inspire Futures. In joining the Visitor Experience team at the Science Museum, you will play a key role in making a significant difference to the experience of over 3 million museum visitors a year!

What we offer
Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays allowance
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.