Job summary Diabetes Research Specialist Nurse- Band 7 Full-time 37.5 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Diabetes Research Specialist Nurse, based primarily at MFT but often needed to provide support at the outreach clinics within the community. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of 10 hospitals across seven separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women's Services, Ophthalmology, Genomic Medicine and infectious diseases. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that: Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching Attracts, develops and retains great people Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider Main duties of the job What we're looking for We are seeking to employ a Registered Nurse with either research experience and/or extensive clinical experience within the disease field and have an interest in research. We're looking for full time Band 7 Diabetes Research Specialist Nurse to coordinate and deliver Diabetes research studies at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you. You'll be joining an award-winning and diverse team of experts at MFT who are making a difference to the future of care in the NHS by asking questions and finding out the answers. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of research within the Cardiovascular and Diabetes Research team. The Cardiovascular and Diabetes Research team facilitates and supports research delivery in different specialties of research within MFT, with a particular focus on the delivery of lipids, Hypertension, Stroke, Vascular and Diabetes trials. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-RES-6930062 Job locations Oxford Road campus Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience Mentorship training ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate Desirable Teaching or Mentorship Qualification Relevant Counselling skills Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards Knowledge Essential Understanding of Clinical Research Significant recent experience of caring for patients with Diabetes Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience of driving change in care settings Post registration experience of working in and managing patients with Diabetes Proven experience of working to deadlines Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload Evidence of leadership skills Desirable Post registration experience of working in a clinical environment as a clinical research nurse. Experience of managing clinical trials Data management experience Knowledge of clinical and research governance Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures Training and experience Essential Significant Band 6 Clinical Nurse experience. Evidence of good organisational and planning skills. Experience of change management. Evidence of Innovation. Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development. Teaching experience. Experience in planning/organising workload of self and others Desirable Data management experience. Audit experience. Evidence of writing standard operating procedures Skills and abilities Essential Excellent communication Awareness and respect for confidentiality Demonstrate IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs(including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) Knowledge of patient information systems Coordinates care pathway for patients with diabetes as per standard of care or research. Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patients. Training and leadership skills Demonstrates an interest in research Desirable Evidence of IT training Advanced use of spreadsheets Knowledge of information governance Wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture Good presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience Mentorship training ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate Desirable Teaching or Mentorship Qualification Relevant Counselling skills Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards Knowledge Essential Understanding of Clinical Research Significant recent experience of caring for patients with Diabetes Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience of driving change in care settings Post registration experience of working in and managing patients with Diabetes Proven experience of working to deadlines Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload Evidence of leadership skills Desirable Post registration experience of working in a clinical environment as a clinical research nurse. Experience of managing clinical trials Data management experience Knowledge of clinical and research governance Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures Training and experience Essential Significant Band 6 Clinical Nurse experience. Evidence of good organisational and planning skills. Experience of change management. Evidence of Innovation. Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development. Teaching experience. Experience in planning/organising workload of self and others Desirable Data management experience. Audit experience. Evidence of writing standard operating procedures Skills and abilities Essential Excellent communication Awareness and respect for confidentiality Demonstrate IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs(including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) Knowledge of patient information systems Coordinates care pathway for patients with diabetes as per standard of care or research. Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patients. Training and leadership skills Demonstrates an interest in research Desirable Evidence of IT training Advanced use of spreadsheets Knowledge of information governance Wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture Good presentation skills 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Oxford Road campus Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)