Lead Research Nurse

at  MND Association

LEAD RESEARCH NURSE

We have an opportunity as a Lead Research Nurse at the MND Association. You will be at the forefront of creating and leading our Research Nurse Network programme within the MND Association.
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that everyone diagnosed with MND has access to the opportunity and support to take part in clinical research. To champion the diverse needs of people living with MND by working in a manner that facilitates inclusion and collaboration, within and beyond the MND Association. You will work with our Services & Partnerships Directorate, working closely with our research directorate and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote our mission.
Directorate
Care
Location
Home-based
Map Location
England
Salary
£60,000 per annum plus benefits
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
37 hours per week
Closing Date
27/10/2024

Documents

• Candidate Pack Lead Research Nurse(PDF, 1634.98kb)

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will need to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, coupled with considerable experience in clinical research.
You will develop a recognised network of research nurses with specific skills, expertise, and objectives. Experience of building nurse teams is essential.
We need someone with strong leadership skills. You will drive purpose and direction within complex organisational structures.
You will have comprehensive knowledge of UK clinical trial, regulations and experience in supporting clinical research capacity and infrastructure. Experience in neurodegeneration or life-limiting illness studies is preferrable.
Proven experience of service development and implementing large scale change. Ensuring continuous improvement in our approach.
You will be translating complex information to various audiences and representing our organisation at national and international levels.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

ABOUT US

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement an MND Association Research Nurse Network programme to support the delivery of the Association’s strategic goals.
• Manage and support the research nurse network providing close liaison with the MND Association’s Care Centre & Networks Programme.
• Ongoing evaluation of the research nurse cohort, ensuring maximum impact and benefits realisation. This includes close liaison and monitoring of the agreed financial contract and agreements.
• Develop a network of research nurses with specific skills, expertise, and objectives.
• Co-ordinate the induction of new research nurses. Develop training materials to support their ongoing professional development.
• Manage and support our research nurse network. Fostering close collaboration with Care Centre Networks.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Care Centres & Networks.
• Establish national strategic, and effective relationships at a senior level with key policy leaders in health and research. UK MND Research Institute and the UK MND Clinical Studies group
• Strengthen the identity of the MND Association nurses within national research organisations ensuring the MND Association is promoted at all opportunity.
• Evaluate and prioritise research nurse activities to maximise impact and value for the Association.
• Co-ordinate team meeting and support visits to ensure a cohesive network.
• Represent MND research nursing at national and international levels when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to engage patients and people affected by MND research at a local and national level.

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Expert knowledge of nursing practice, UK clinical trial regulations, and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Develop a recognised network of research nurses with specific skills, expertise, and objectives.
• Demonstrate experience of working within complex organisations