Job summary
This is an excitingopportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and disciplined Research Nurse tojoin the team. You will be working as part of the Research Team, working on awide portfolio of clinical research trials predominately gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery ofhigh quality research across STSFT.
To co-ordinate the delivery of multiple NIHR researchprojects, managing a caseload of study participants within the context ofvarious clinical commercial and non-commercial research projects. This willinvolve screening, recruitment, education and monitoring of researchparticipants including the collection and documentation of accurate data whichwill involve working in outpatient clinics, wards, and research office areas
The Post holder should be a first levelregistered nurse RGN with 2 years post registration experience with evidence ofspecialist knowledge and skills in research through practical experience and/ortheoretical study. The role is Monday - Friday 9 - 5pm
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To exerciseaccountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise,support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model
To ensure effective communicationinternally and externally regarding patient care and resources
To comply with the trusts vision,values and behavioural compact
Tosupport the development of high quality research across the trusts Acute andCommunity Services.
To work with the R&I leadclinician and others to help develop the research infrastructure within theorganisation.
To participate inresearch/audit projects, managing a caseload of study participants within thecontext of various clinical research projects. This will involve screening,recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants including thecollection and documentation of accurate data which will involve working inoutpatient clinics, wards, and research office areas.
To work with colleagues toidentify both commercial and non-commercial studies relevant to this Trust andencourage participation in, and recruitment to those studies.
To support the implementationof research findings into clinical practice, contributing to staff educationand training activities.
To co-ordinate researchactivity across the Trust in multiple specialities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer SkilledWorker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI thresholdrequirements. Applicants are requestedto consider this when making their application.Please visit for further information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Specialist knowledge or experience in research
2. Experience of collaborating with other agencies
3. Appropriate post registration experience as a registered nurse.
Desirable
4. Experience of managing staff/projects
5. Experience of providing patient/staff education
Skills and knowledge
Essential
6. Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time
7. Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate own workload and that of others
8. Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
9. Communication skills:
10. Verbal; to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients.
11. Ability to explain complex clinical trial information.
12. Written; ability to produce written reports
13. Interpersonal; ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence
14. Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials
15. Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages (including word, excel, powerpoint and outlook)
16. Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
Desirable
17. Phlebotomy skills
18. Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation
Qualifications
Essential
19. Knowledge of ICH GCP
20. Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
21. Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
22. Basic IT Skills
23. Current Part 1 NMC
24. Degree in clinical specialty or research
25. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
26. Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
27. Understanding of consent processes for research
28. Awareness of changing trends within health care
29. Attended GCP training
30. Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
31. Knowledge of research ethics/R&D approval processes
Other
Essential
32. Job holder may be required to travel to/work at various sites
Personal Qualities
Essential
33. Courteous
34. Calm/patient manner
35. Approachable
36. Reliable
37. Proactive
38. Strong motivation to work within the field of research
39. Diplomatic and calm under pressure
40. Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
41. Team worker with flexible approach to work
42. Willing to undertake personal development training as required
43. Self-motivated with the ability or organise and plan