Job summary Applications are invited for a nurse with a special interest in Research & Development (R&D), based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the surgical research team. As a team member you will be working on cutting edge research protocols aiming to deliver research opportunities to patients and forging forward medical treatments, procedures and technologies. In addition, there is recognition that to successfully recruit and retain research professionals a flexible and varied approach to job planning is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that encourages Research & Development and Innovation whilst maintaining skills and developing services that deliver excellent patient care. Ideally we are looking for a nurse with experience in any field of medicine, surgery and research, looking for a new challenge and the desire to expand their knowledge base and their career within the field of clinical research. The post holder will be organised, have a flexible approach to work and be motivated to provide excellent clinical care with exceptional communication and organisational skills. This post is one year Fixed Term and renewal is dependent on research funding. Secondments will be considered. Main duties of the job The role of the Research Nurse at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH) involves working with multidisciplinary teams to screen patients for research studies, monitor patients during studies, assist with clinical investigations as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data. As a band 5 research nurse you will work under the supervision of senior nursing staff and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to manage a caseload of trial patients. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-JH-EMF17211-B5 Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities See full job description for full duties As a band 5 research nurse you will work under the supervision of senior nursing staff and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to manage a caseload of trial patients. The role involves using an in depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations. Job description Job responsibilities See full job description for full duties As a band 5 research nurse you will work under the supervision of senior nursing staff and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to manage a caseload of trial patients. The role involves using an in depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level One Registration Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development Desirable Mentorship qualification Relevant post registration qualification Relevant diploma/degree Knowledge Essential Experience as a staff nurse or above working in clinical environment Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies?A Management of resources Desirable Clinical trials experience Research methods education Personal and leadership management experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level One Registration Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development Desirable Mentorship qualification Relevant post registration qualification Relevant diploma/degree Knowledge Essential Experience as a staff nurse or above working in clinical environment Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies?A Management of resources Desirable Clinical trials experience Research methods education Personal and leadership management experience 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. 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. 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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)