Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Research Nurse to work witthin the Musculoskeletal Research Team across the 3 sites of Liverpool University Hospital Trust.
A total of 37.5 hours weekly and flexible working approach is required due to service needs
Experience of working in research is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Research Nurse will lead the research team and inspire and motive their team to deliver high quality research and care though leadership and team building.
The role will involve working towards targets, managing the team and working under pressure whilst still delivering leadership and mentorship for their team on an extensive portfolio of studies.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate must have the relevant experience and extensive research experience and can demonstrate excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Melanie Harrison, Research Matron, 0151 529 6466 melanie.harrison@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate must have the relevant experience and extensive research experience and can demonstrate excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Melanie Harrison, Research Matron, 0151 529 6466 melanie.harrison@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- University Degree in Health Care related field or equivalent
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing or Research
Desirable
- Certificate in Clinical Research
- Clinical Examination Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant additional experience in relevant area
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Clinical experience / qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation and interpretation of investigations
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the Health Service, Universities and Industry
Desirable
- Experience of leading the development of research projects (protocols and study documentation) and negotiating research funding
- Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
- Supervision of staff/teams & Appraisal & interviewing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- University Degree in Health Care related field or equivalent
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing or Research
Desirable
- Certificate in Clinical Research
- Clinical Examination Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant additional experience in relevant area
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Clinical experience / qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation and interpretation of investigations
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the Health Service, Universities and Industry
Desirable
- Experience of leading the development of research projects (protocols and study documentation) and negotiating research funding
- Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
- Supervision of staff/teams & Appraisal & interviewing skills
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).
