Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and innovative research delivery team based in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time permanent post requires the successful applicant to assist in the delivery of a range of studies that reflect the services provided by the Trust. The post-holder will hold an NVQ Level 3 in a health care discipline, plus additional training/experience to diploma level equivalent. They will be highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work sensitively and professionally with research participants, families, colleagues and clinicians. Experience in project management would be considered an advantage.
The role will be predominantly office based, supporting the administrative activity of the studies but there may be some opportunity to support participant visits depending on the studies on the portfolio.
Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
Contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of research within the Trust and in other organisations as required, within time and to target.
Assisting in the maintenance of research data and study files.
Liaising with clinicians to facilitate research delivery within clinical areas, home settings and other organisations as required.
Assisting in identifying appropriate participants for research studies and supporting recruitment according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Conducting or assisting with other research activities within scope of practice and/or for which they have been appropriately trained.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottinghamshire Healthcare is passionate about its involvement in high quality research that will make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
Ensuring a safe, positive and collaborative experience for research participants will be your priority, in partnership with colleagues, clinicians, academics and study teams.
The Research Delivery Team is based at the Institute of Mental Health and delivers both mental and physical health-based research projects, ensuring new knowledge and research findings are rapidly shared. The Institute of Mental Health is one of the UKs leading multi-disciplinary mental health research centres, an innovative partnership between Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Nottingham.
The Research Delivery Team is expanding its reach within Nottinghamshire Healthcare, and part of your role will be to help promote and raise the overall profile of research in the Trust and engage clinicians in research activity.
You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in a health care discipline, and demonstrate a keen interest in research, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nottinghamshire Healthcare is passionate about its involvement in high quality research that will make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
Ensuring a safe, positive and collaborative experience for research participants will be your priority, in partnership with colleagues, clinicians, academics and study teams.
The Research Delivery Team is based at the Institute of Mental Health and delivers both mental and physical health-based research projects, ensuring new knowledge and research findings are rapidly shared. The Institute of Mental Health is one of the UKs leading multi-disciplinary mental health research centres, an innovative partnership between Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Nottingham.
The Research Delivery Team is expanding its reach within Nottinghamshire Healthcare, and part of your role will be to help promote and raise the overall profile of research in the Trust and engage clinicians in research activity.
You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in a health care discipline, and demonstrate a keen interest in research, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, including English language
- NVQ Level 3 in health care discipline or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- IT/database qualification
Skills/ Competencies
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent organisational/administrative skills
- Ability to establish appropriate and accurate documentation and record keeping
- Ability to deal with the public and colleagues in a respectful, pleasant and polite manner at all times
- Competence in using standard PC software packages (PowerPoint, word, excel, email)
- Experience with data entry/data management within databases
Desirable
- Ability to take minutes of meetings
- Venepuncture skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of the research process
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Familiarity with mental health, research, physical or social care practice terminology
- Working knowledge of basic clinical procedures for collecting samples, performing tests and physical measurements
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working within an NHS setting
- Experience in mental health or research or social care or health setting
- Experience of working with minimal supervision
Other
Essential
- Evidence of willingness for continuous professional development
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and on an individual basis
- Sensitive towards those who experience mental health difficulties
- Willingness to travel around Nottinghamshire/ East Midlands and to national meetings if required
- Confident but diplomatic and calm approach
- Reliable and flexible
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, including English language
- NVQ Level 3 in health care discipline or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- IT/database qualification
Skills/ Competencies
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent organisational/administrative skills
- Ability to establish appropriate and accurate documentation and record keeping
- Ability to deal with the public and colleagues in a respectful, pleasant and polite manner at all times
- Competence in using standard PC software packages (PowerPoint, word, excel, email)
- Experience with data entry/data management within databases
Desirable
- Ability to take minutes of meetings
- Venepuncture skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of the research process
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Familiarity with mental health, research, physical or social care practice terminology
- Working knowledge of basic clinical procedures for collecting samples, performing tests and physical measurements
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working within an NHS setting
- Experience in mental health or research or social care or health setting
- Experience of working with minimal supervision
Other
Essential
- Evidence of willingness for continuous professional development
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and on an individual basis
- Sensitive towards those who experience mental health difficulties
- Willingness to travel around Nottinghamshire/ East Midlands and to national meetings if required
- Confident but diplomatic and calm approach
- Reliable and flexible
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).
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).
