Job summary
The role of the GPN Research Clinical Fellow for the South West is to lead the implementation of the South West GPN Research Strategy. The post-holder will ensure that there is visible nurse leadership and senior support for research in Practice Nursing and its ongoing development as a career option across the South West.
You will have significant experience of working both in General Practice and in research.
The post will be hosted by BNSSG Training Hub and work across the South West region. You will work closely with the South West GPN Programme and the South West Research Programme to develop, extend and enhance the current research opportunities for Practice Nurses and Practice Nurse students in Primary Care. Key to the role will be stakeholder engagement and an understanding of research in general practice, nurse-led research, leadership and academic opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This autonomous role requires interaction & engagement with other primary care professionals across the system, including close working with Training Hubs, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and NHS England as well as GPs, HCAs, administrative staff, and patient groups.
You will lead the SW GPN research agenda within the context of national policy and deliver a wide range of objectives to promote research to GPNs. You will be familiar with the CNO's strategic plan for research, which will be strongly aligned to the SW agenda. This strategy requires innovative thinking, transformational experience, & strong leadership from the post holder, who will work collaboratively with stakeholders, to drive the delivery of policy & strategy across the region, to ensure the delivery of the agreed outcomes within the year.
You will liaise with other GPN leaders, nurse research leads and subject matter experts across the region and nationally. You will also build a recognised career pathway for GPNs in research within the South West and directly support GPNs wishing to engage in research. Knowledge of how to access funding and support for research is essential, as is experience of writing for publication. You will also set up a Community of Practice for GPNs engaged in, or who would like to be engaged in research.
You will work with the Academic Health Science Networks & other stakeholders to ensure that GPNs engaged in research are supported and nurtured across the South West.
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and further information document for more specific information about this role
This role is 22.5 hours a week (0.6wte)
Interviews are planned for Thursday 14/09/2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and further information document for more specific information about this role
This role is 22.5 hours a week (0.6wte)
Interviews are planned for Thursday 14/09/2023
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current professional registration with the NMC
- Educated to MSc level or equivalent professional clinical experience, plus significant breadth, and depth of experience as below across a range of disciplines such as higher education institutes, conducting primary and secondary research, writing for publication, grant applications.
- Extensive knowledge/clinical experience of GPN specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working as a nurse at a senior level in a primary care or primary care adjacent setting
- Experience of management roles including budgetary management, teams, and complex projects
- Experience of teaching and mentoring in the Primary care setting
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Practice Nurses attending accredited University courses
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in primary care and practice nursing in the NHS England GPN Strategy
- Interpreting analysing and applying complex national policies on research nursing workforce and development
- A working knowledge & understanding of potential challenges and issues influencing the delivery of healthcare in a challenging healthcare economy
- Understanding of equal opportunities policy and how it affects staff and service users
- Knowledge and understanding of change management principles, the workforce transformation agenda & service redesign.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance frameworks including clinical risk management
- Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent writing skills, including the ability to summarise information and key issues.
Autonomy
Essential
- Must be able to work independently.
- Required to interpret national guidelines/ policies in relation to professional staff development
Personal qualities (Reflecting CCG Values)
Essential
- Positive attitude and highly self-motivated and can motivate others.
- Results orientated and business focused.
- Promotes innovation, organisational learning, and the sharing of best practice.
- Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation.
Other requirements
Essential
- Must be able to travel across the South West to a variety of sites
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current professional registration with the NMC
- Educated to MSc level or equivalent professional clinical experience, plus significant breadth, and depth of experience as below across a range of disciplines such as higher education institutes, conducting primary and secondary research, writing for publication, grant applications.
- Extensive knowledge/clinical experience of GPN specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working as a nurse at a senior level in a primary care or primary care adjacent setting
- Experience of management roles including budgetary management, teams, and complex projects
- Experience of teaching and mentoring in the Primary care setting
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Practice Nurses attending accredited University courses
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in primary care and practice nursing in the NHS England GPN Strategy
- Interpreting analysing and applying complex national policies on research nursing workforce and development
- A working knowledge & understanding of potential challenges and issues influencing the delivery of healthcare in a challenging healthcare economy
- Understanding of equal opportunities policy and how it affects staff and service users
- Knowledge and understanding of change management principles, the workforce transformation agenda & service redesign.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance frameworks including clinical risk management
- Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent writing skills, including the ability to summarise information and key issues.
Autonomy
Essential
- Must be able to work independently.
- Required to interpret national guidelines/ policies in relation to professional staff development
Personal qualities (Reflecting CCG Values)
Essential
- Positive attitude and highly self-motivated and can motivate others.
- Results orientated and business focused.
- Promotes innovation, organisational learning, and the sharing of best practice.
- Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation.
Other requirements
Essential
- Must be able to travel across the South West to a variety of sites
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
