An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Neonatal Nurse to form a neonatal research team along with a neonatal consultant. The post holder will be a key member of the team and will be co-ordinate the unit's participation in national/international trials. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 7.5 hours a week for research work and rest of the time as clinical Band 6 neonatal sister.
If you are an experienced neonatal qualified nurse and looking to build your experience in clinical research and leadership then look no further, as we will provide you with an opportunity to develop neonatal research and operational management skills in a supportive environment. We can offer you: Professional development tailored to your individual needsleading on various projects and auditsOpportunities to undertake short coursesInternal and External study days
Main duties of the job
To identify potential participants to studies eligible for inclusion on the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) Portfolio.
To provide information to potential participants about studies and gain informed consent.
To be a point of contact for participants and health professionals and be responsiblefor managing study data and follow-up of participants.
To assist the Lead Research Neonatal Consultant in the development andimplementation of the wider Neonatal research agenda.
To participate in all ward activities as an effective team member supporting senior sister and taking responsibilities for coordinating a team of staff within a shift.
To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a determined group of patients. She /he will work without direct supervision in the assessment group of all relevant care needs, development, and implementation of programmed of care.
To supervise and teach junior staff and pre and post registration student whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
To develop and maintain a high quality of nursing care based on the Trust's mission statement, core objectives and Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare Assistant Strategy.
To work within the codes of practice, professional guidelines, and Trust policies.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the main responsibilities of the Clinical Research Nurse-Neonatal Sister
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
* First level nursing qualification with current NMC registration
* ENB 405 or CPD in Neonatal SC/HDU/ITU certificate
* ENB 997/8 or SSSA training for practice supervisors/Assessor
* Minimum of 6 months recent experience in neonatal intensive care post CPPD course.
* Patient assessment skills
Desirable
* Experience of participation in a clinical trial
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
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