Research Matron

As a Research Matron you will oversee a wide range of specialities and studies conducting in-patient, outpatient and healthy participant research within the clinical research at Liverpool Women's Hospital. You will work closely with the Head of Research and the Director of R&I at Liverpool Women's Hospital to meet delivery targets. You will be supported by other senior R&I managers and matrons., You will provide day-to-day operational leadership and management for our team of research staff at Liverpool Women's Hospital, in the delivery and oversight of their speciality portfolios and their individual teams of Research Midwives, Research Nurses, Research Practitioners, Research Assistants and various research support staff., Provision of professional leadership, motivation and supervision to ensure high standards of patient care throughout the research process. Responsible for the set-up, co-ordination and implementation of clinical studies in the relevant clinical areas within the Trust and other participating NHS sites. To ensure that all clinical research studies are conducted to a very high standard in accordance with research regulations, ensuring the dignity, rights, safety and wellbeing of participants are respected at all times. Responsible for the continuous monitoring to ensure each of the studies are conducted to a high standard with efficient and effective patient recruitment in accordance with study timelines. Establish relationships with potential collaborators within NHS Trusts nationally, and facilitate the process of approval, initiation and conduction of projects within these sites. To carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols, including clinical examination of patients, venepuncture, venous cannulation, vital signs etc. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical research., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated research matron to join the senior leadership team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust., You will have proven leadership skills and demonstrable experience in line managing staff. You will need excellent project management skills and you must be able to troubleshoot, problem-solve and be creative.,

• RGN/RGM
• Post graduate Qualification in Midwifery, Nursing or Research
• Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
• Degree in Health Care related field
• Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
• Formal masters degree or equivalent
• Clinical Examinations course, Significant experience as RGN/RGM working within research
• Evidence of experience in effective management and leadership
• Experience of developing and working within multi disciplinary teams and cross organisational/site working
• Project management experience
• Experience of managing project specific change
• Supervision of staff/teams & appraisal & interviewing skills
• Clinical experience / qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation and interpretation of investigations
• Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the National Health Service, Universities, government funding bodies and Industry
• Demonstrable experience as an assessor/mentor
Desirable criteria
• Experience in heading up a research study and lead a team
• Experience of presentations and publications
• Experience in presenting to large audiences
• Evidence of skills in grant applications and publications, Knowledge and application of Research Ethics Committee applications and other regulatory approval processes
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
• Knowledge of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse/Midwife
• Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
• Understanding of the relevance of research to health care delivery and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific research subject.
• Knowledge and application of professional nursing/midwifery issues
Desirable criteria
• Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, industry partnerships and relevant information sciences, Experience of set up, management and co- coordinating clinical research studies
• Writing research policies / protocols / reports / action plans/ funding applications
• Leading the development of research projects and negotiating research funding.
• Capacity to deal with complexity of issues
• Computer literate and proficiency in MS Office / ECDL/databases
• Ability to work independently and prioritise / own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment. Possession of tact and sensitivity to the needs of both patients and colleagues, including a commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent and effective verbal, written and presentational skills
Desirable criteria
• Skills in handling and management of computerised data (e.g. the abstraction and coding of medical data, computer data entry, statistical analysis, report generation and data validation
• Capable of presenting research related information to a wide audience
• Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data, Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
• Creative & Flexible approach to working hours
• Ongoing, professional development with documented evidence
• Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of midwifery/nursing/research care, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

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