Job summary Hampshire Hospitals NHS FT Research and Development department is looking for an enthusiastic senior nurse or allied health professional to lead the research delivery team at Hampshire Hospitals. You would have a background in clinical research delivery and a track record of managing people. You would be able to encourage and develop researchers within the organisation including those with no previous research experience and focusing on nurses and AHPs. You would be able to manage the staffing requirements for current and future studies to ensure that staff are adequately supported while increasing research activity. You will have an advanced knowledge of the research process to ensure that appropriate quality, financial and clinical governance is embedded and followed within the organisation. We are a small but ambitious department and are looking for someone that will help us achieve significant growth in activity. Above all the post holder must have an absolute passion for health care research and growing a service comprising on both funded and commercial studies. Main duties of the job The Lead Nurse / AHP: Research is accountable for research service delivery, i.e. the management of the clinical research studies within HHFT, including all clinical activity. They will manage and provide effective senior professional leadership for all HHFT clinical research staff including research nurses, practitioners, clinical trials assistants, and clinicians and developing individuals and practice through effective recruitment, appraisal, and CPD, thereby ensuring the provision of a safe and evidence-based service to all research participants. The post holder will provide professional and managerial liaison for research health professionals between HHFT wards, departments and divisions. They will be jointly responsible (with relevant service and research Directors) for related policy and service development to meet agreed strategy including clinical, professional and corporate objectives. They will be instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of HHFT clinical research staff. They will ensure that the clinical aspect of the department is safely staffed but accordingly modelled to provide a cost effective service. The post-holder will deputise for the Clinical Lead and Head of Research and Development where required. About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateactionhhft.nhs.uk. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-CORP1281-RD Job locations Royal Hampshire Hospital Romsey Road SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Jointly responsible (with the relevant services and Heads of Department) for clinical research delivery. Provide professional leadership to the HHFT clinical research staff and work closely with other groups within HHFT. Responsible for ensuring participants receive treatment in accordance with peer reviewed, ethically approved complex clinical research protocols. Support clinical researchers in the implementation of their studies. Assist with research management and governance processes across HHFT as required and during sickness or annual leave, Authorised signatory for overtime claims and expenses of staff for whom the post holder is responsible. Liaise with Chief Investigators (CIs) and Principal Investigators (PIs), negotiating options for satisfying gaps in resource requirements particularly with respect to research nurse/ practitioner provision for studies where resources have not been adequately resourced. Ensure that sound arrangements are in place to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and Research Governance. Ensure that Adverse Events/ Serious Adverse Events (AE/SAE) are reported according to Trust and Research Protocols. Provide information to researchers and support the nursing staff and Research Support Team in providing advice and guidance to researchers on mandatory and statutory guidelines e.g. International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP), UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care research, and UK Clinical Trials Regulations. Collaborate with clinical researchers in increasing portfolio activity in HHFT. If appropriate manage own research portfolio. Lead the development and implementation of education and nursing strategies to ensure that nurses, midwives and AHPs, involved in research have access to clinical supervision and are able to fulfil the NMC PREP or similar requirements. Identify and collaborate with appropriate senior specialist nursing staff to ensure research nurses/ practitioners remain up to date in fields of expertise. Job description Job responsibilities Jointly responsible (with the relevant services and Heads of Department) for clinical research delivery. Provide professional leadership to the HHFT clinical research staff and work closely with other groups within HHFT. Responsible for ensuring participants receive treatment in accordance with peer reviewed, ethically approved complex clinical research protocols. Support clinical researchers in the implementation of their studies. Assist with research management and governance processes across HHFT as required and during sickness or annual leave, Authorised signatory for overtime claims and expenses of staff for whom the post holder is responsible. Liaise with Chief Investigators (CIs) and Principal Investigators (PIs), negotiating options for satisfying gaps in resource requirements particularly with respect to research nurse/ practitioner provision for studies where resources have not been adequately resourced. Ensure that sound arrangements are in place to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and Research Governance. Ensure that Adverse Events/ Serious Adverse Events (AE/SAE) are reported according to Trust and Research Protocols. Provide information to researchers and support the nursing staff and Research Support Team in providing advice and guidance to researchers on mandatory and statutory guidelines e.g. International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP), UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care research, and UK Clinical Trials Regulations. Collaborate with clinical researchers in increasing portfolio activity in HHFT. If appropriate manage own research portfolio. Lead the development and implementation of education and nursing strategies to ensure that nurses, midwives and AHPs, involved in research have access to clinical supervision and are able to fulfil the NMC PREP or similar requirements. Identify and collaborate with appropriate senior specialist nursing staff to ensure research nurses/ practitioners remain up to date in fields of expertise. Person Specification Experience and knowledge Essential oExperience of research in a healthcare setting oEvidence of continuing professional and academic development Desirable oExperience of costing trials and budget management Skills and Ability Essential oAbility to work autonomously using own initiative, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team oAble to demonstrate a sound understanding of NHS Research Governance requirements and the research process oExcellent oral and written communication, presentation and organisational skills Desirable oReport writing and presentational skills oBudget management skills and experience oAble to develop business and development plans Training and Qualification Essential oRegistered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional oMasters level degree or proven ability to work at masters level oICH GCP and Research Governance Training Desirable oPRINCE 2 or other recognised project management qualification oFamiliar with the EDGE database system oECDL or equivalent Person Specification Experience and knowledge Essential oExperience of research in a healthcare setting oEvidence of continuing professional and academic development Desirable oExperience of costing trials and budget management Skills and Ability Essential oAbility to work autonomously using own initiative, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team oAble to demonstrate a sound understanding of NHS Research Governance requirements and the research process oExcellent oral and written communication, presentation and organisational skills Desirable oReport writing and presentational skills oBudget management skills and experience oAble to develop business and development plans Training and Qualification Essential oRegistered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional oMasters level degree or proven ability to work at masters level oICH GCP and Research Governance Training Desirable oPRINCE 2 or other recognised project management qualification oFamiliar with the EDGE database system oECDL or equivalent 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire Hospital Romsey Road SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)