Haematology Research Lead

You will join a highly motivated, supportive clinical research team who are passionate about delivering high-quality studies that genuinely improve patient care. Every day, the team works collaboratively to give patients access to innovative treatments and the opportunity to shape future healthcare.

The post holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant their families, in partnership with all members of the multi disciplinary and research teams

The post holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills, and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of their team. He / she is also responsible for standards of cleanliness in the clinical research area and for a well maintained research environment

The post holder will track and manage study finances in order to ensure the effective operation and completion of the study(ies) within budget. He/she is an authorised signatory for financial and physical resources

To actively participate in the development of R&D strategies, policies and plans to build capacity for research within and across the Trust, in line with Department of Health strategy

Main duties of the job

Manage people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which he/ she is responsible.2. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria/ competencies. Be responsible for ensuring that individual performance review and personal development plans are completed for each staff member. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance. Work closely with the Human Resources Department as appropriate.3. Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed4. Be responsible for the standard of care delivered for research purposes. Demonstrate that patients and their carers / relatives where relevant are involved in both decisions affecting their care and wellbeing, and in service development.

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5. Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (or Health Professions Council if relevant), and Trust's protocols and guidelines. Be accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care he / she gives to more junior colleagues.6. Be responsible for the standards of cleanliness in the clinical research area and for a well maintained research environment.7. Prioritise workload to meet targets. Ensure that Nursing and Operational Management teams are alerted to quality issues.8. Be responsible for ensuring the clinical research area practices within Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles.9. Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorate's services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical area. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.10. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and, where relevant their families, in partnership with all members of the multi disciplinary and research teams

The post holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills, and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of their team. He / she is also responsible for standards of cleanliness in the clinical research area and for a well maintained research environment

The post holder will track and manage study finances in order to ensure the effective operation and completion of the study(ies) within budget. He/she is an authorised signatory for financial and physical resources

To actively participate in the development of R&D strategies, policies and plans to build capacity for research within and across the Trust, in line with Department of Health strategy.

Person Specification Education and trianing

• Registered Nurse/Haem professional
• Evidence of recent clinical practice in specialist area/ evidence of recent appropriate clinical experience.
• Leadership course/quliafication

Experience:

• Must have recent clinical experience at band 6/7
• 5years post qualification of which 2years must be in a speciality-research/clinical

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Excellent professional role mode
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Demonstrable transformational leadership ability.
• Expert clinical skills in a speciality
• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of car
• Ability to facilitate and support learning
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Demonstrates a desire to explore new ways of delivering services
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Experience of involvement in successful change management

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum pro rata