This is an exciting opportunity for a neonatal nurse to join the dedicated neonatal research service at Leicester, in order to gain insight and experience in all aspects of study trial and delivery.
The post is for 15 hours a week, split over 2 days and will ideally be suited for an experienced neonatal nurse looking to further develop their career.
Previous involvement in research is desirable, but not essential, however you must have, or be working towards, a neonatal clinical qualification and be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development, beyond mandatory training.
A secondment or clinical job share may be considered with agreement from your line manager. The post is funded for 2 years.
• Delivery of high quality research
• Use clinical expertise to provide professional support and education to the multi-professional team (research specific training will be given)
• Act as advocate to patients and carers within the neonatal research service
• Ensure the highest standard of care in accordance with NMC Codes of Professional Conduct
• Uphold and maintain Good Clinical Practice at all times
• Be adaptable and able to work autonomously
• Liaise with all levels of staff and demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously paramount
• You must be computer literate and able to navigate around multiple, complex databases with ease and in accordance with GDPR
• Cross-site working and occasional weekend work will be required
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
• Work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service
• Develop a sound understanding of research design methodology and have awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
• Evaluate patient eligibility and recruit to neonatal trials with suitable training and in accordance with GCP guidelines
• The post-holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and their families, in partnership with the multi disciplinary team
• The ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care is essential, as is the ability to manage own workload, problem solve and use initiative
• The post holder must have excellent IT and database skills
• Competent to check and administer IV, SC and oral medication and understand the importance of blinding in studies involving IMP's
• The appointee willalso be required to process biological samples
• They should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative. In addition they need to show good communication skills, be able to liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisation skills and attention to detail, have good time management skills and be flexible as the working hours may not be fixed and will include cross-site and occasional weekend work
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Dec 2024