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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6192350-COR
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Senior Clinical Research Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Coordinator to join the Research team within Ophthalmology, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary as well as working collaboratively within the Trusts R&I departments.

This is a unique opportunity to join our team of staff who manage the care of patients taking part in Clinical research studies.  We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic candidate with previous experience in Ophthalmology Clinical Research.  The successful candidate will Coordinate, support, and manage Ophthalmology research projects, as well as associated specialty projects that require Ophthalmology assistance.

The post holder will provide specialist research knowledge, expertise and research portfolio management, ensuring that studies are led safely, efficiently while meeting local and national performance targets.

Main duties of the job

  • As part of our team of specialist staff, coordinate the whole study process, from patient identification, recruitment and treatments, to follow up care, for Clinical and commercial research studies.
  • The day to day management of junior members of the team will also be expected, as well as forging links and structure to the wider Research community both within UHL, and outside of the Hospital with all levels in all departments to set up and deliver studies efficiently.
  • Analyse data from human factors usability studies and clinician expert reviews and prepare formal written reports.
  • Plan and Coordinate the effective and timely completion of all associated ethics and governance requirements.
  • Arrange and facilitate collaborators meetings, ensuring follow up of actions and appropriate reporting / communication of such meetings.

Working for our organisation

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/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • 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.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in related area (e.g. Science, research, healthcare) or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Professional knowledge of clinical research
  • Qualification in accountancy or equivalent
  • Project management qualification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and confident use of information and communication technologies
  • Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using statistical and/or qualitative software packages

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria
  • Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives. Excellent time management skills with ability to manage competing time pressures. Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
Desirable criteria
  • Project management experience.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for the post.
  • Ability to travel between sites and out to the alliance is essential
Desirable criteria
  • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the department.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Personal and professional maturity. Recognition of own limitations.
  • Prolonged concentration at regular intervals to concentrate on reviewing research proposal and finance reports
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of research methods. Experience of data collection and analysis.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in research
  • Experience of undertaking or planning clinical trials
  • Experience of working on a portfolio of research studies within the NHS, both commercial and non-commercial
  • Previous experience of undertaking and an understanding of Ophthalmology research
  • Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience at Band 5
  • Previous experience of working within a research environment
  • Experience of the clinical care of patients enrolled in research
  • At least 3 years’ experience of managing multiple projects
  • Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
  • Experience of staff supervision

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Eddy Paula
Job title
Ophthalmic Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0116 258 5461
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