Job summary
Research Nurse - Surgery
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our dedicated Research Team. This role provides the chance to contribute to the development of research across mu;ltiple surgical specailities including Breast surgery, while also offering support to research activities across the organisation.
The post will involve the delivery of multiple clinical research projects. With full training provided where required, this will encompass a wide range of responsibilities--from coordinating outpatient and inpatient visits to undertaking office-based duties such as data management, adherence to data protection protocols, and assisting in the planning and set-up of research studies.
We are looking for individuals who are committed, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.
Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve travel between sites and occasional unsociable hours.
Main duties of the job
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Coordinate and manage clinical research projects and trials primarily within Surgical specialities.
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Identify and recruit eligible participants in accordance with study protocols
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Facilitate the delivery of studies, including data collection and accurate documentation
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Provide holistic care to research participants, ensuring safety, dignity, and adherence to study requirements
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Maintain full compliance with ICH-GCP, Trust research governance, and all relevant legislation
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Support junior colleagues in the delivery and management of clinical trials
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Contribute to the planning, setup, and close-down phases of studies
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Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, study sponsors, and external partners
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Provide support to other research areas across the Trust as needed.
What We're Looking For
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Post-registration experience in an acute care environment
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Strong organisational and IT skills, including data entry and use of research databases
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Ability to work independently, manage a personal caseload, and prioritise workload
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
- Previous experience working in a clinical research setting would be beneficial.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Professional Registration
Desirable
- Qualification in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience.
- Proficient in IT skills and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Breast surgery or other similar clinical area.
- Experience of working in research.
- Experience of venepuncture, ECG's and blood centrifugation.
- Ability to manage a caseload of patients/projects.
- Experience of teaching or presenting in formal or informal settings.
- Audit experience
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently as part of a wider team, using own initiative to make decisions.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise workload appropriately prioritising competing projects and activities to meet study timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Calm and objective
- Friendly and approachable
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work flexible hours; Weekdays within the hours of 0800 - 18.00hrs to suit the needs of the service.
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up-to-date NMC Professional Registration
Desirable
- Qualification in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience.
- Proficient in IT skills and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Breast surgery or other similar clinical area.
- Experience of working in research.
- Experience of venepuncture, ECG's and blood centrifugation.
- Ability to manage a caseload of patients/projects.
- Experience of teaching or presenting in formal or informal settings.
- Audit experience
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently as part of a wider team, using own initiative to make decisions.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise workload appropriately prioritising competing projects and activities to meet study timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Calm and objective
- Friendly and approachable
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work flexible hours; Weekdays within the hours of 0800 - 18.00hrs to suit the needs of the service.
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
