University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Research and Development (R&D) is looking for a committed research nurse to join their friendly team based at Solihull Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You are sure to receive a warm welcome into our team. You will be part of the core R&D team delivering studies across multiple specialty areas. Our research portfolio has an exciting range of commercial and academic clinical trials, including observational and interventional studies.
Your role will be to provide research nurse support to the Research and Development Directorate. This will involve the day-to-day responsibility and co-ordination of specific research projects. The role includes clinical care of patients participating in studies, as well as sample and data collection and screening.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to giving patients the option to take part in and experience the benefits of clinical research as part of their routine care. If you are enthusiastic, have a positive and flexible approach to your practice, and are passionate about improving healthcare, please consider applying.
Job responsibilities
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
* *Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
* *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
* *Health care management / leadership qualification.
Experience
* *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
* *Substantial post-registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
* *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
* *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the specialty /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
* *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
* *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
* *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
* *Evidence of Research knowledge
* *Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
Additional Criteria
* *Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
* *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
* *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
* *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
* *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* *Approachable and friendly
* *Supportive / Flexible
* *Well organized
* *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
* *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
* *Ability to inspire and lead a team
* *Willingness to work core shift patterns for the area Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours /weekend working
* OR
* Undertake a range of shift patterns to cover 24/7 period when working as part of a peer group with occasions of out of hours / weekend working
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.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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