Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the position of Senior Research Nurse - Team Lead for Cardiology and Vascular Research.
We are a large, team who support the delivery of a broad portfolio of research studies ranging from early phase experimental trials, clinical trials of investigational medicinal products and observational studies. We work in close collaboration with local, regional, and national colleagues, partnership organisations and networks to increase research opportunities and impact in line with our recently launched Trust 'NMAHP Strategy 2022 - 2027' and 'Our Clinical Research Strategy 2021 - 2026'. We have an excellent track record of supporting staff members within the team to achieve further academic attainment and strive to ensure that this is prioritised for those who are keen to develop themselves in this way.
Applications are welcomed from dynamic professionals who have a proven track record of managerial skills and a passion for leadership and success. We are seeking a candidate with substantial experience of working within relevant clinical specialty areas and/or the clinical research delivery landscape.
- Interview Date Tuesday 01 April 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for an individual who has advanced clinical skills, extensive experience of clinical research delivery and advanced knowledge of research activity and governance.
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the team and will be responsible for the clinical organisation and co-ordination of multiple research studies at varying stages of development and will initiate and manage clinical activities relating to these studies.
The successful candidate will require the ability to provide leadership and management to junior members of the multi-disciplinary team, with responsibility to ensure the successful delivery of multiple research studies of varying complexity and at various timepoints.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of multiple research studies (up to 20) at varying stages of development.
- Responsibility includes being the Line Manager of staff members and monitoring and raising the standard of nursing/midwifery/AHP input and research output within the team / department.
- Will ensure that all research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team the post holder will facilitate the production of good quality research.
- Will participate in education programs / study days in advanced clinical skills / techniques, research activity and / or research governance and will identify and meet the training needs of junior research staff and students.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of multiple research studies (up to 20) at varying stages of development.
- Responsibility includes being the Line Manager of staff members and monitoring and raising the standard of nursing/midwifery/AHP input and research output within the team / department.
- Will ensure that all research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team the post holder will facilitate the production of good quality research.
- Will participate in education programs / study days in advanced clinical skills / techniques, research activity and / or research governance and will identify and meet the training needs of junior research staff and students.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Registered Healthcare Professional
- Current Professional registration (e.g. NMC/HCPC etc)
- Degree level knowledge or working towards completion (i.e. on pathway)
- Meets Professional Body requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Leadership / management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in current post and on-going professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Understanding of application of research within Clinical and Research Governance agenda
- Experience of leading a team at senior level or equivalent
- Relevant specialist qualification / experience
- Extensive clinical practice or specialist qualification in relevant specialty
- Experience of managing and leading nursing / clinical teams
- Audit / research experience
- Experience in research permissions submission
- Previous post registration experience, some of which must be at senior level
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Specialist course in area of practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take research consent from patients within complex, highly emotive subject group/study
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and leadership
- Demonstrate the Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills within the research aspects of the job
- Have developed skills in professional accountability in a leadership role
- Good IT skills
- Intravenous drug administration
- Venepuncture and intravenous cannulation
- Scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Registered Healthcare Professional
- Current Professional registration (e.g. NMC/HCPC etc)
- Degree level knowledge or working towards completion (i.e. on pathway)
- Meets Professional Body requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Leadership / management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in current post and on-going professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Understanding of application of research within Clinical and Research Governance agenda
- Experience of leading a team at senior level or equivalent
- Relevant specialist qualification / experience
- Extensive clinical practice or specialist qualification in relevant specialty
- Experience of managing and leading nursing / clinical teams
- Audit / research experience
- Experience in research permissions submission
- Previous post registration experience, some of which must be at senior level
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Specialist course in area of practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take research consent from patients within complex, highly emotive subject group/study
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and leadership
- Demonstrate the Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills within the research aspects of the job
- Have developed skills in professional accountability in a leadership role
- Good IT skills
- Intravenous drug administration
- Venepuncture and intravenous cannulation
- Scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
- Excellent communication / interpersonal 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).
