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Main area: Clinical Research Nurse Grade Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, to cover core hours 9-5)
Job ref: 279-6878621-DEC24
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site: St Richard's Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team working in the Clinical Research Department in St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, overseeing a portfolio of Haematology and Oncology studies, and supporting the department in general.
The role will provide excellent professional and clinical leadership promoting the effective delivery of a high standard of nursing care for all research participants and contributing to the delivery of our Research Strategy across the Trust.
Experience in clinical research is an advantage, but training will be provided for the successful candidate.
You will coordinate and support a range of clinical trials, including local academic studies and international multi-centre commercial clinical trials adhering to the principles of Good Clinical Practice in research.
The role includes recruitment and follow-up of clinical trial participants, maintaining national monitoring standards including conversations about sensitive subjects while following protocol defined trial procedures.
Excellent communication, education, and attention to detail are essential to liaise with participants, clinicians, sponsor representatives, and research colleagues.
Championing research and embedding in clinical areas in line with the Research Strategy.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached Job description and Person specification for detailed information.
The successful candidate will be experienced in the relevant clinical setting, dynamic and motivated, able to work independently and as part of our team and the wider R&I department.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Degree Level or relevant experience within portfolio specialities
* GCP certificate
* Research Experience
* Venepuncture
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Yvette Thirlwall
Job title: Senior Research Nurse
Email address: yvette.thirlwall@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01243788122
Additional information: Please email yvette.thirlwall@nhs.net or phone ext. 33190 for further information or if you have any questions.
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