Clinical Research Team Leader (Clinical Research Facility)

at  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical & Research To facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused research including screening procedures, biological sample collection, and all clinical observations required to ensure and maintain patient safety before, during and after the research visit. To take responsibility for ensuring patient facing equipment is maintained in line with Trust policy To ensure all research staff (registered and unregistered) practice safely according to Trust policy, including the facilitation and recording of all mandatory and specific study related training. To ensure biological samples are kept according to GCP and Trust standards. To review new studies and work with the CRF Clinical Lead and manager on initial study feasibility.
To lead on the set up, coordination and management of the CRF portfolio of clinical research studies Demonstrate sound knowledge of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out and performing all clinical protocol related tasks independently to include Provide comprehensive advice and guidance on matters relating to research ethics and governance Take an active role in contributing to local recruitment strategies, identifying required workforce and skill mix to deliver local portfolio Ensure Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards for clinical research are adhered and maintained Act as an expert resource for staff, researchers and research participants, providing an in-depth knowledge of aspects pertinent to acquiring and maintaining informed consent. To facilitate the informed consent process and contributes to the monitoring of consent procedures Ensure the processes and procedures for participant confidentiality are developed and adhered to according to Trust policy. To be responsible for the delivery teams compliance of data ensuring study data is collated and transferred in a timely manner To identify barriers to recruitment and implement necessary action plan To act as a knowledgeable resource for staff and researchers on matters relating to clinical practice and research, promoting an active and effective research culture. To use specialist knowledge to manage the clinical research team, prioritising workload according to changing needs in line with local and national guidelines In conjunction with the Principle Investigator provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well-being of staff, patients and their relatives To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to ensuring safe planning and care of patient To recognise and act on concerns raised if research deviates from the study protocol or the study design conflicts with legal requirements Operational Management Provide professional and clinical leadership to the research teams To be a key player in the feasibility process of new studies in the CRF.
To take a lead role in the study set up process, being aware of research costs and support the speedy set up of gaining local permission for research studies To lead on ensuring studies meet time and target, identifying barriers to recruitment and implementing and monitoring action plans To ensure research study costs are recorded in a timely manner and attributed to the appropriate cost centre To initiate and develop Standard Operating Procedures within your department To ensure effective communication systems are in place for staff and to facilitate timely information flows to internal and external stakeholders To ensure study records and trial files are maintained and kept up-to-date To ensure all clinical study documentation is presented accurately with localised headings and correct version numbers To ensure clinical study amendments are processed according to local policy To ensure the clinical research recruitment records are accurately maintained and research staff are informed of the progress in accordance with trust policy To ensure that clinical studies are effectively archived as required Leadership, Staff Management Provide research and clinical leadership across the whole spectrum of the research pathway Actively raise the profile of clinical research by educating clinical staff and patients about research To ensure all nursing staff are registered with the appropriate nursing body and all staff have the appropriate skills to undertake clinical research tasks To provide professional, supportive leadership with underpins the trusts values and behaviours To ensure and monitor adherence to the full range of trust policies and procedures To ensure all staff under your line management have annual personal and professional development review (PDR) according to local policy To lead on recruitment and retention initiatives and recruit new staff in line with local policy Monitor and support trust policies and procedures, i.e. sickness and absence, grievances and disciplinary Maintain your own personal and professional development keeping updated with current practice Lead in the education and support of health care professionals to enable them to care for research participants To maintain effective communication and working relationships with all internal and external research members Maintain an awareness of changes within the health service and the implications of these for clinical research Lead and attend team, local and national meetings as appropriate To support student nurses/midwives and AHPs on placemen

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