Job summary Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care. This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division. Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme. The vision for our single corporate services is to: Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer. For further information please refer to the Single Corporate service summary Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications. Main duties of the job Location: Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally) Position Type: Permanent - Full time - 37.5 hours Salary: Band 7 - £46,148 - £52,809 We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Nurse, to work in close collaboration with Chief Investigators/Principal investigators/Sub Investigators and external partners, to manage and deliver a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies. This post will be based within the respiratory research nurse team, therefore a clinical background within a respiratory setting would be advantageous. The role will involve project management of a pipeline of studies, supporting the set up and delivery of complex commercial and NIHR research portfolio studies. In addition, the post holder will work closely with our local investigators to support the development and delivery of homegrown research studies. Increasingly we are offering early phase studies to our patients and this role will be pivotal in developing this part of the portfolio. About us The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1212C Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road, Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities This role will offer the right candidate a unique opportunity to continue their leadership and management journey, whilst maintaining clinical contact with patients and participants. Opportunities to be involved in all aspects of the research process from study design to delivery and study close out, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support the implementation of studies to ultimately gain evidence to improve patient treatments and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing & leading teams within an NHS setting, preferably a background in clinical research nursing and clinical experience within a respiratory setting. Evidence of managing projects, building, and developing relationships across organisations will also be beneficial. Informal visits are highly encouraged, to arrange please contact Louise Shayler PA leadership team on 02392 286000 ext. 5156 or email: Johanna.moulandporthosp.nhs.uk Key Responsibilities Responsible and accountable for the organisation and management of the research delivery team within an assigned specialty and/or project/s. Work in close collaboration with Chief Investigators, Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators to manage and deliver a complex portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research. Lead on the setting up, running, and recruiting to a portfolio of clinical trials within the specialty in collaboration with the Chief Investigator, Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators. Be jointly responsible for the planning, co-ordination, implementation, and delivery of clinical research activities on a daily basis. At all times, have an overall view of the intensity of the workload and the experience of the staff and act to utilise the research delivery team to ensure research delivery expertise and cover to deliver protocol/trial activities. Maintain a visible presence for research within the designated specialty ensuring that patients, visitors, healthcare staff and the multidisciplinary team, have access to expert clinical research senior staff. Through effective leadership ensure the research delivery team provides safe, responsive, caring and well led clinical trial activityand a positive patient experience is achieved. Please refer to the Job description for further details: Job description Job responsibilities This role will offer the right candidate a unique opportunity to continue their leadership and management journey, whilst maintaining clinical contact with patients and participants. Opportunities to be involved in all aspects of the research process from study design to delivery and study close out, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support the implementation of studies to ultimately gain evidence to improve patient treatments and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing & leading teams within an NHS setting, preferably a background in clinical research nursing and clinical experience within a respiratory setting. Evidence of managing projects, building, and developing relationships across organisations will also be beneficial. Informal visits are highly encouraged, to arrange please contact Louise Shayler PA leadership team on 02392 286000 ext. 5156 or email: Johanna.moulandporthosp.nhs.uk Key Responsibilities Responsible and accountable for the organisation and management of the research delivery team within an assigned specialty and/or project/s. Work in close collaboration with Chief Investigators, Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators to manage and deliver a complex portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research. Lead on the setting up, running, and recruiting to a portfolio of clinical trials within the specialty in collaboration with the Chief Investigator, Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators. Be jointly responsible for the planning, co-ordination, implementation, and delivery of clinical research activities on a daily basis. At all times, have an overall view of the intensity of the workload and the experience of the staff and act to utilise the research delivery team to ensure research delivery expertise and cover to deliver protocol/trial activities. Maintain a visible presence for research within the designated specialty ensuring that patients, visitors, healthcare staff and the multidisciplinary team, have access to expert clinical research senior staff. Through effective leadership ensure the research delivery team provides safe, responsive, caring and well led clinical trial activityand a positive patient experience is achieved. Please refer to the Job description for further details: Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current RN registration with NMC. MSc Degree in relevant field or evidence of equivalent professional/clinical experience. Professional clinical knowledge acquired through significant post registration, within the assigned specialty. Evidence of formal leadership & management training and continued CPD. Significant clinical experience in managing & leading teams within an NHS setting. Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget Training in ICH-GCP clinical trial standards. Teaching qualification or equivalent experience of mentoring/supervising Evidence of developing policy, guidelines, SOPs Background in clinical research nursing, involvement in research/ clinical publications Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years experience in a Band 6 role or equivalent experience in leadership role. Experience of leading and managing projects. Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development. Leadership development programme Evidence of change management with relevant management leadership course Evidence of leading a team or projects and evidence of outcomes from this Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current RN registration with NMC. MSc Degree in relevant field or evidence of equivalent professional/clinical experience. Professional clinical knowledge acquired through significant post registration, within the assigned specialty. Evidence of formal leadership & management training and continued CPD. Significant clinical experience in managing & leading teams within an NHS setting. Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget Training in ICH-GCP clinical trial standards. Teaching qualification or equivalent experience of mentoring/supervising Evidence of developing policy, guidelines, SOPs Background in clinical research nursing, involvement in research/ clinical publications Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years experience in a Band 6 role or equivalent experience in leadership role. Experience of leading and managing projects. Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development. Leadership development programme Evidence of change management with relevant management leadership course Evidence of leading a team or projects and evidence of outcomes from this Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road, Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)