The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to take on the role of the Clinical Research Facility Nursing & Midwifery Lead.
The Manchester CRF provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds across Greater Manchester to take part in research.
Hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, the Manchester CRF is the largest and most comprehensive of the 28 NIHR Clinical Research Facilities, enhancing translation of scientific advances through experimental research.
Manchester CRF operates six world-class facilities based at NHS teaching hospitals across Greater Manchester delivering a diverse range of cutting edge, early phase experimental medicine studies for adults and children at:
* The Christie
* Manchester Royal Infirmary
* North Manchester General Hospital
* Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
* Salford Royal Hospital
* Wythenshawe Hospital
For further information visit the Manchester CRF website or watch this film to discover more about the work undertaken, and the difference research can make to patients both now and in the future. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @ManchesterCRF and on LinkedIn.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Research Facility Nursing & Midwifery Lead you will work closely with the Manchester CRF Operational Director and Medical Director to deliver the strategic aims of the Manchester CRF at MFT.
You will also be responsible for line managing the Manchester CRF Matron and Manchester CRF Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
The scope of the role extends to supporting the NIHR Manchester CRF's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, responsibility for clinical and research governance and for ensuring safe delivery of Clinical Trials.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of 2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First Level NMC registration
* Appropriate teaching qualification.
* Graduate in health related subject.
* ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate
Desirable
* Management/Leadership Qualification
* Relevant Master's degree or working towards.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience in clinical research delivery and management.
* Experience of managing early phase clinical trials.
* Significant operational management experience at Matron level or above.
* Evidence of implementing and managing change to improve services or patient experience.
* Experience in management of staff in line with Human Resources policies and procedures.
Desirable
* Audit experience
* Evidence of writing standard operating procedures
* Knowledge of NIHR infrastructure
Attributes
Essential
* Demonstrates ability to meet Trust values and behaviours.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills
* Acting as a role model and willing to travel across sites
Desirable
* Able to troubleshoot effectively
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with evidence of reporting writing and presentations.
* Evidence of clinical governance and risk management activity
* Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in interdisciplinary working/communication.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Information Governance
* Project Management skills
* Evidence of IT system usage and training
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Clinical Research Facility
Grafton Street
Manchester
M13 9WL
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