Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and disciplined
Research Nurse to join the team. You will be working
on a wide portfolio
of clinical trials,
predominately in Stroke and
ED.
If you are committed to providing high-quality care to patients
and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment
options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could
be for you.
You will be instrumental in implementing study
objectives and will provide dedicated support to ensure
that the study is delivered to time and target.
You will be educated to degree level;
you will have post-registration experience of working in a
clinical environment.
Main duties of the job
To
support the delivery of high quality research across STSFT. To co-ordinate the
delivery of multiple NIHR research projects managing a caseload
of study participants within the context
of various clinical commercial and non-commercial research projects.
This will involve
screening, recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants including the collection and documentation of accurate data
which will involve working in outpatient clinics wards and research office
areas
The Post holder
should be a first level
registered nurse RGN with 2 years post registration
experience with evidence of specialist knowledge and skills in research through
practical experience and/or theoretical study. The role is Monday - Friday 9 -
5pm
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient
care and resources
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
To support the development of high quality research across the trusts Acute and
Community Services.
To work with the R&I lead clinician and others to help develop the research
infrastructure within the organisation.
To participate in research/audit projects, managing a caseload of study
participants within the context of various clinical research projects. This will
involve screening, recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants
including the collection and documentation of accurate data which will involve
working in outpatient clinics, wards, and research office areas.
To work with colleagues to identify both commercial and non-commercial studies
relevant to this Trust and encourage participation in, and recruitment to those
studies.
To support the implementation of research findings into clinical practice,
contributing to staff education and training activities.
To co-ordinate research activity across the Trust in multiple specialities
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient
care and resources
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
To support the development of high quality research across the trusts Acute and
Community Services.
To work with the R&I lead clinician and others to help develop the research
infrastructure within the organisation.
To participate in research/audit projects, managing a caseload of study
participants within the context of various clinical research projects. This will
involve screening, recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants
including the collection and documentation of accurate data which will involve
working in outpatient clinics, wards, and research office areas.
To work with colleagues to identify both commercial and non-commercial studies
relevant to this Trust and encourage participation in, and recruitment to those
studies.
To support the implementation of research findings into clinical practice,
contributing to staff education and training activities.
To co-ordinate research activity across the Trust in multiple specialities
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- Current Part 1 NMC
- Degree in clinical specialty or research
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
- Understanding of consent processes for research
- Awareness of changing trends within health care
- Attended GCP training
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
- Knowledge of research ethics/R&D approval processes
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge or experience in research
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Appropriate post registration experience as a registered nurse.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff/projects
- Experience of providing patient/staff education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time
- Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own workload and that of others
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Communication skills:
- Verbal; to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients.
- Ability to explain complex clinical trial information.
- Written; ability to produce written reports
- Interpersonal; ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence
- Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages (including word, excel, powerpoint and outlook)
- Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Courteous
- Calm/patient manner
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Proactive
- Strong motivation to work within the field of research
- Diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and
- polite manner at all times
- Team worker with flexible approach to work
- Willing to undertake personal development training as required
- Self-motivated with the ability or organise and plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- Current Part 1 NMC
- Degree in clinical specialty or research
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
- Understanding of consent processes for research
- Awareness of changing trends within health care
- Attended GCP training
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
- Knowledge of research ethics/R&D approval processes
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge or experience in research
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Appropriate post registration experience as a registered nurse.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff/projects
- Experience of providing patient/staff education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time
- Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own workload and that of others
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Communication skills:
- Verbal; to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients.
- Ability to explain complex clinical trial information.
- Written; ability to produce written reports
- Interpersonal; ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence
- Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages (including word, excel, powerpoint and outlook)
- Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Courteous
- Calm/patient manner
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Proactive
- Strong motivation to work within the field of research
- Diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and
- polite manner at all times
- Team worker with flexible approach to work
- Willing to undertake personal development training as required
- Self-motivated with the ability or organise and plan
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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