About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated person to join our established Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) research team at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a 1.0 WTE fixed-term role (12 months), open to registered Nurses and Physiotherapists.
The post holder will support the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across the Trauma & Orthopaedic portfolio, ensuring safe and effective delivery in line with study protocols, ICH-GCP and Trust policies. The role involves working with patients and clinical teams to identify and recruit participants, obtain informed consent, coordinate study visits, and collect accurate clinical data, maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care throughout.
You will play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of clinical research studies, working closely with patients and clinical teams to support recruitment, consent and study delivery. This is a patient-facing role where you will help ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
1. Supports the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies within the Trauma and Orthopaedic service, in line with study protocols, ICH-GCP and Trust policy
2. Identifies and recruits' patients to all Orthopaedic/MSK supported trials across inpatient and outpatient settings
3. Obtain informed consent and provide clear information to patients and carers
4. Co-ordinate study visits and ensure accurate data collection and documentation
5. Maintain study files and electronic data systems in line with regulatory requirements
6. Works collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support safe and s effective study delivery (provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols)
7. Contribute to delivery across wider portfolio and support cross site working
8. Share learning from research activity and contribute to improving research processes and pathways (Disseminates protocol information and research results to health care professionals by one-to-one teaching, written information and/or in-service education classes)
9. Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within the clinical team in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and his/her significant others during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
10. Develops programmes of care for patients participating in clinical research.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The team works across the Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham University Hospital (BHOC Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre). You will be part of a well-established research team, with opportunities to contribute to studies across the wider research portfolio and work collaboratively with colleagues in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and other specialties.
This is a varied role with opportunities to develop research skills, build relationships across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to improving how research is delivered across the Trust.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing, physiotherapy or relevant field Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC)
Desirable
Prep for clinical educators' course or equivalent Research qualification Good Clinical Practice certification Basic statistical knowledge Possession of master's or working towards
Experience Essential
Relevant knowledge and experience of research delivery and/or clinical experience of MSK/Trauma/Orthopaedics Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
Clinical trials experience Evidence that MSK/Ortho is area of speciality and expertise Demonstrable effective management of junior members of staff Experience of co-ordinating study set up
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate an understanding of national research networks Relevant clinical knowledge
Desirable
An understanding of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Good Clinical Practice and evidence of effective approaches to implementation.
Skills Essential
Proactive and self-motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others. Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work independently on a number of projects. Ability to work in a multi professional arena Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including inter-personal, liaison and negotiating skills. Computer literacy.
Desirable
Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.
Other Essential
Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach. Demonstrate development and implementation of policies and procedures from initiation to completion Ability to produce clear, accurate written and verbal reports with patients and answer questions about clinical care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Trustwide
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)