Job summary We have a fabulous opportunity to join Derbyshire Healthcare's Research and Development team based at the Kingsway hospital site in Derby. If you are a qualified nurse, AHP or have significant clinical experience (at band 4 or 5 level for instance) and are looking for something new then this could be the post for you We are seeking someone motivated and enthusiastic, who has a can-do attitude, is an excellent problem solver and able to work well with people with mental health issues to join our small and friendly team of clinical researchers.The research and development team conducts National Institute of Health Research Portfolio research, clinical audit and own account research in a wide variety of healthcare areas. The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of NIHR portfolio research projects.Knowledge of clinical research delivery is desirable, not essential. However, applicants must have an interest in clinical research and mental health. If you want to gain research experience by using your clinical skills to support the delivery of high quality nationally funded research focused on improving patient care in the NHS, please apply. Main duties of the job Promoting, supporting and following participants through their research journey on one of our many UKCRN research projects within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We conduct research in mental health, learning disabilities and children's services and we require the post holder to be organised, enthusiastic, self motivated, flexible and an excellent communicator. Excellent IT skills are also a must. "It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. " About us Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust." Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 383-MED-4996-24 Job locations Centre for Research and Development, Kingsway Hospital Site Derby DE22 3LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent qualification or experience European Computer Driving Licence or similar IT qualification or experience including the use of full Microsoft Office package Desirable Postgraduate qualification Good Clinical Practice in Research Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Recent and relevant experience working in a health or social care environment with patient contact Able to demonstrate familiarity with mental health and social care practice and terminology Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and working across professional and organisational boundaries Desirable Involvement in research or experience of working in a clinical research environment with knowledge of research design, methods and governance processes. Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including diplomacy and sensitivity and the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to service users, colleagues or relatives Excellent organisational skills Ability to act on one's own initiative and to problem solve 'outside of the box' Ability to stick to protocols and procedures and yet willing to work in a no-blame, honest environment at times of protocol deviation Ability to manage and prioritise workload to deadlines Ability to maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping to quality standards Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel in order to carry out required duties Ability to adapt to different environments for example visiting acute mental health wards to invite patient participation in clinical trials Desirable Clinical skills competency, eg phlebotomy, ECG, etc (within professional boundaries) Clinical skills competency in processing of blood samples. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent qualification or experience European Computer Driving Licence or similar IT qualification or experience including the use of full Microsoft Office package Desirable Postgraduate qualification Good Clinical Practice in Research Experience and Knowledge Required Essential Recent and relevant experience working in a health or social care environment with patient contact Able to demonstrate familiarity with mental health and social care practice and terminology Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and working across professional and organisational boundaries Desirable Involvement in research or experience of working in a clinical research environment with knowledge of research design, methods and governance processes. Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including diplomacy and sensitivity and the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to service users, colleagues or relatives Excellent organisational skills Ability to act on one's own initiative and to problem solve 'outside of the box' Ability to stick to protocols and procedures and yet willing to work in a no-blame, honest environment at times of protocol deviation Ability to manage and prioritise workload to deadlines Ability to maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping to quality standards Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel in order to carry out required duties Ability to adapt to different environments for example visiting acute mental health wards to invite patient participation in clinical trials Desirable Clinical skills competency, eg phlebotomy, ECG, etc (within professional boundaries) Clinical skills competency in processing of blood samples. 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. Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Centre for Research and Development, Kingsway Hospital Site Derby DE22 3LZ Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)