THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Clinical Co-ordinator
School/Department:
School of Medicine – Division of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics
and Dermatology, Academic Rheumatology
Salary:
£27,854 - £36,298 per annum, depending on skills and
experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject
to performance
Job Family and Level:
Research & Teaching Level 4
Contract Status:
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 21
March 2015
Hours of Work:
Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however
applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to
work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week), the post is
also open to job-share
Location:
Academic Rheumatology, Clinical Sciences Building,
City Hospital campus
Reporting to:
Professor David Walsh
Purpose of the New Role:
To develop the translational research programme addressing the mechanisms and treatment of
pain in knee osteoarthritis. The post is part of the Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre (Director;
Professor David Walsh) (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/paincentre). The Centre brings
together a unique multidisciplinary team to investigate the mechanisms that lead to chronic
pain in arthritis and to improve the treatment of that pain.
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Main Responsibilities
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To co-ordinate clinical research studies, involving liaising with principal
investigators regarding selection criteria and recruitment strategy. To liaise
with researchers and outside bodies e.g. PCRN, OA Hip and Knee Pathway,
NHS clinic staff regarding participant recruitment. To select suitable
participants from existing databases and invite for individual clinical studies
(e.g. using Mail Merge).
To learn assessment techniques (e.g. quantitative sensory testing (QST))
using different modalities (e.g. pain pressure thresholds, thermal or pin
prick), to carry out testing when required and train other researchers to use
these techniques.
To assist, when required with Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities
and facilitate recruitment of new PPI Advisory Group members.
To undertake, with appropriate supervision, screening of participants to
ensure they meet inclusion/exclusion criteria (e.g. assessing
contraindications for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
To invite informed consent and administer questionnaires with research
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Recruitment
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participants. Undertake clinical examination of musculoskeletal system,
taking blood pressure and pulse and venepuncture. Instruct participants (e.g.
on how to complete diary cards).
To provide regular updates to line manager regarding recruitment and other
matters relating to organisation of studies.
Co-ordinate bi-monthly clinical meetings (agendas, minutes, etc).
Ensure you are up-to-date with other research studies that are taking place
in the Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre and provide support and assistance
when required.
Administrative duties to include: booking appointments, sending out research
correspondence, data entry (e.g. using Access database) and general office
duties (e.g. photocopying, making up study packs, sending letters).
Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the person
appointed.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Qualifications/  A degree (or equivalent) in a
Education
relevant subject area.
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Skills/Training
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Experience
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Ability to deal effectively with
clinical issues within well-defined
procedures and guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively
and compassionatly with patients,
carers and all members of the
multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to work independently and
as part of a team.
Ability to maintain accurate
patient records using paper and
information systems.
Excellent communication,
organisation and time
management skills.
Good IT skills, including MS Word,
Excel and Access and ability to
integrate different packages.
The ability to multi-task
effectively.
Previous experience within a
nursing/allied health professional
background or equivalent.
Experience of working
independently and as part of a
team.
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Statutory/
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Satisfactory enhanced disclosure
from the Disclosing & Barring
Service.
Decision Making
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5%
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17.5%
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Desirable
Registered nurse.
Current Nursing/Midwifery
Council registration.
Knowledge of Good Clinical
Practice (GCP) requirements.
Background knowledge of
musculoskeletal conditions.
Ability to undertake
venepuncture.
Experience of working on a
research project.
Explanation of x ray findings to
participants.
Distribution of medication.
Initial assessment of adverse
events.
Some post registration
experience gained from within a
research, hospital or practice
setting.
Experience of assessing,
evaluating and implementing
clinical care.
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taken independently by the role holder
Suitability of research participants for inclusion in study.
Clinical decisions within the defined procedures and guidelines.
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taken in collaboration with others
 Queries relating to entry of data into eCRF (electronic data capture form).
 Queries relating to logistical issues.
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referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder
 Decisions relating to adverse events – referred to Principal Investigator.
Additional Information
This post is essential for the successful completion of research studies addressing the
mechanisms of pain in arthritis. A friendly and compassionate nature is essential when seeing
research volunteers, some of whom may have disabilities due to their arthritis, as is the ability
to liaise with people of all ages and from all walks of life. The post requires someone with a
professional and responsible attitude, who has the ability to multi-task and be involved with a
large variety of tasks relating to the day-to-day management of the study.
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempted from the
provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Candidates are therefore, not entitled to withhold information about convictions, which for
other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act, and in the event of employment
any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the
University. Any information given will be strictly confidential and will be considered only in
relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies.
Applicants will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in
the UK as defined by the requirements set out by the UK Border and Immigration
Agency. Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor D Walsh, tel: 0115 823 1751, Email:
David.Walsh@Nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this Email
address will not be accepted.
Please quote ref. MED14946.
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