Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Renal Research Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic registered nurse with clinical renal experience to manage and support renal research trials at Broomfield Hospital.

This post requires an individual who is motivated to build on their existing clinical experience and contribute to the development of evidence-based patient care. You will be a nurse who is experienced in care of the renal patient at all stages of chronic kidney disease and in renal replacement therapy.

You will be part of a wider team of research nurses, clinical research practitioners and R&D colleagues providing research opportunities and support for patients taking part in a diverse portfolio of clinical trials at Broomfield Hospital. In addition to renal research, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to manage and support research trials in a range of disciplines, as required.

Main duties of the job

As a research nurse, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways of patients and carers participating in research studies in the Trust's active research portfolio and ensuring good communication with other members of the R&D Department and Clinical Research Network (CRN).

The NIHR Clinical Research Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS. They operate nationally across England through a national coordinating centre and 15 local branches delivering research in the NHS across all disease areas. They provide the infrastructure that allows high quality clinical research to take place in the NHS so that patients can benefit from new and better treatments The NIHR Clinical Research Network: North Thames is hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust.

This post is funded through the North Thames Clinical Research Network and the successful post holder would be based at Broomfield Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder would mainly be focusing on Generic research studies, however support may be needed to cover other speciality areas too, such as Covid-19 urgent public health studies.

The Trust is a member of the CRN:North Thames Research Network and committed to the support of research in the NHS.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BR-1031

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application and welcome any telephone enquiries.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application and welcome any telephone enquiries.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Post-graduate course and training in renal nursing

Desirable

  • Post Registration courses
  • MSc qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse for more than 2 years
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent venepuncture skills
  • Competent IT skills

Desirable

  • Research Experience
  • ICH /GCP
  • Generic Experience in lots of specialities

Renal nursing experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of nursing renal patients at all stages of CKD

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a dialysis unit
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Post-graduate course and training in renal nursing

Desirable

  • Post Registration courses
  • MSc qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse for more than 2 years
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent venepuncture skills
  • Competent IT skills

Desirable

  • Research Experience
  • ICH /GCP
  • Generic Experience in lots of specialities

Renal nursing experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of nursing renal patients at all stages of CKD

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a dialysis unit

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).

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.

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Research Nurse

Christine Catley

christine.catley@nhs.net

01245516458

Details

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BR-1031

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


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