About this role
Job summary
KMMH's Research & Innovation Department, is seeking a highly motivated and driven Research Nurse to join their Clinical Research Delivery Team to assist with the delivery of high quality research running within the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) along with external commercial clinical trials in this field. Recruiting and actively promoting research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
You will support the work of KMMH's Research & Innovation Department's, Clinical Research Delivery Team and gain clinical experience in research, to include the clinical and administrative duties on a variety of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio research studies, commercial and non-commercial studies which run at a variety of sites across the trust.
The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
The key purpose of this post is to oversee and project manage research within KMMH and the studies to which the post holder is assigned.
The main duties of the post-holder will be those concerned with managing the running of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies, alongside identifying, recruiting and providing support as necessary to the study team and clinicians.
The post-holder will lead in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of commercial and non-commercial research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia.
In addition to clinic/patient-based tasks, this role includes, phlebotomy, centrifuging blood samples, ECGs, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting. Adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance is key, whilst also assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will oversee the management, co-ordination and facilitation of complex research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia.
In addition to any clinic/patient-based tasks assigned, this role includes but is not restricted to venepuncture, sample processing, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants, quality of research data and using both national and trust databases.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualfication Essential
Degree / Diploma in Psychology, Health Science, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or other relevant subject Evidence of continuing Professional development GCP Training & Knowledge of
Desirable
Higher degree/formal study of research design/methodology in a clinical or social care setting Clinical Research Practitioner registration via ACHS
Experience Essential
Significant Experience in clinical research delivery Experience in managing complex research projects
Desirable
Clinical research delivery experience in Mental Health & Dementia Studies Line management experience
Skills / Knowledge / Ability Essential
Clinical experience in ECGs, Physical Exams, Sample Processing, IV & Medication Management Ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations Knowledge of research protocols and research processes Awareness of clinical governance and risk management Ability to lead, teach, supervise and mentor others in clinical research delivery Presentation skills
Desirable
Clinically trained and experienced in Phlebotomy Proficient with basic laboratory skills Experience with Intravenous (IV) Therapy
Additional Information Essential
Flexible and positive approach to work Highly motivated and enthusiastic Ability to drive and access to car for travel for work
Physical Requirements Essential
Willingness and ability to travel to external sites within the context of this post Able to concentrate for prolonged periods in a busy office environment Emotional and mental resilience
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.
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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Beech House, Maidstone
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME169PH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)