Research Engagement Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Workplace and Environmental Factors

Physical

Physically fit (as determined by Occupational Health).

Use equipment / computers.

Able to perform duties associated with clinical nurse role such as taking blood, monitoring blood pressure,

etc requiring skill and dexterity.

Ability to travel across site and to external meetings as required.

Uses trust resources with care, effectively and encourages others to do the same.

Ensures that stock levels and equipment are maintained adequately.

Able to move inanimate loads using appropriate equipment in accordance with UHSussex policy, for example transporting promotional materials across sites and into the local area

Emotional

Occasionally required to give unwelcome news to patients, carers or staff for example dealing with patients who have limited treatment options that are not eligible for clinical trials (monthly)

May be required to deal with difficult information

And situations as part of clinical trials management.

Required to deal sensitively with people who may be stressed or upset.

Must be able to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours, for example when hosting Research Champions meetings that may involve sensitive subjects (monthly)

Mental

Elevated level of concentration required to ensure clinical trials protocols are observed and strictly adhered to.

Frequent and lengthy use of computer will be required on a daily basis.

Able to work under pressure and make decisions unsupervised, seeking assistance as appropriate

Must be able to emotionally support other staff

Working Conditions

Standing/walking for lengthy periods of time required during patient clinical contact time.

Sitting and using computer for prolonged periods of time when maintaining accurate documentation, answering data queries and protocol related training.Continuous use of visual display unit will be necessary.

Moving equipment related to clinical trials such as patient records, stationary, folders etc.

Required to take and process clinical (biological) samples, as part of clinical nursing role when necessary to maintain clinical research service delivery.

Occasional requirement to package samples that are transported in dry ice.

Frequently required to work in front of a screen - entering data, processing textual information and maintaining data logs for allocated clinical trials.

Must be able to effectively communicate with members of the general public presenting as Research Champions

Travel across UHSussex sites when necessary eg to facilitate Research Champions meetings or attend engagement events

Person Specification

Application form (AF)

Selection interview (I)

Assessment (A)

Application form (AF)

Selection interview (I)

Assessment (A)

Professional Registration

First Level Nurse Registration.

First degree or equivalent experience, with significant post registration experience in one or more areas of the desired portfolio.

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Professional practise course according to experience, and within speciality or relevant experience.

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Experience/ Qualifications

Mentorship Qualification e.g. Practice Supervisor Practice Assessor Preparation Programme, Mentorship Programme, ENB 998, Practice Teacher qualification or equivalent.

Good Clinical Practice certificate

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Clinical trials experience within NHS setting.

Research methodology experience

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Skills

Post-registration experience.

Able to evidence expert communication skills (verbal & non-verbal) across a variety of situations with patients, their families, departments, and colleagues.

Evidence of supervising junior staff and students.

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Excellent communication within the multidisciplinary team and across the organisation.

Demonstrable management, leadership, and organisational skills.

Ability to demonstrate a problem-solving approach.

Ability to delegate and prioritise.

Venepuncture and cannulation skills.

IV drug administration skills.

Demonstrate ability to take on new skills in line with service development.

Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to facilitate patient and public forums

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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Conflict management experience and ability to handle occasional exposure to verbal aggression.

Post-registration experience in (ADD SPECIALITY PORTFOLIO).

Phlebotomy and cannulation skills

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People Management and Development

Able to work without direct supervision and to supervise the work of others.

Able to plan and prioritise a complex and unpredictable caseload efficiently.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Experience of change management and introducing service.

Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Demonstrate clear and accurate documentation skills with excellent attention to detail.

Able to assess, critically appraise and keep up to date with research and evidence-based practice.

Provides patient centred holistic care.

Maintains Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional portfolio.

Possess group facilitation skills and experience

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Commitment to continuous service improvement.

Commitment to working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research into clinical practice

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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Specific Requirements

Proven ability to use Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, MSTeams and social media accounts

Experience of using Social media to positively promote research

Experience of managing databases

Understands implications of information Governancein relation to Public Research Champions

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Experience of using IT (Information Technology) Systems in an Acute Trust.

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Freedom to Act

Able to work autonomously and to set own objectives.

Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.

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Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Professional Registration
• Experience and Qualifications
• Skills
• People Management and Development
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Specific Requirements
• Freedom to Act

Desirable

• Professional Registration
• Experience and Qualifications
• Skills
• People Management and Development
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Specific Requirements
• Freedom to Act

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional Registration
• Experience and Qualifications
• Skills
• People Management and Development
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Specific Requirements
• Freedom to Act

Desirable

• Professional Registration
• Experience and Qualifications
• Skills
• People Management and Development
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Specific Requirements
• Freedom to Act

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Parkview, Park Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)