Main area Registered Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (working 3 x 07.30 - 18.00hrs) Job ref 388-6730700-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/02/2025 23:59
Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our experienced specialist Team.
As a Registered Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, multidiscipline team working together to achieve the best outcome for our patients. This role presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will need to be organised, motivated and able to prioritise their own workload.
* They will be responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, will be required to support the team with recruitment into trials.
* A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
* Have an understanding of the clinical research team objectives and contribute to their achievement.
* Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
Research
* Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio.
Clinical and Professional
* Be responsible for the care of research participants and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.
Communication and Working Relationships
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
* Have an awareness of the income stream relevant to Clinical Trials and work within, local and Trust wide financial and budgetary guidelines.
Working for our organisation
We support research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments.
We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow-up.
The team supports the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional
* Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrable computer literacy: ECDL qualification or similar ability, Outlook email and calendars, Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents, uploading and downloading attachment files, basic Excel spreadsheets
* Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
* Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously
* Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
* Flexible and adaptable
* Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
* Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the role
* Willingness and ability to work across sites including the community if required
* Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers and members of the MDT
* Venepuncture/Cannulation
* ECG competency
* Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
* Post-graduate qualification in teaching or equivalent
* Experience of Clinical Trials
* Knowledge of Research Governance
* Knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies
* Proven record of meeting targets
* Good listening and counselling skills
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods (e.g. data collection and trial protocol) and deal with interruptions
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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