The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the Adult Critical Care (ACC) Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior Research and Principle Investigator. Working effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant with Trust Research Policy, protocols, local and national guidance / legislation. Working on both sites at SJUH & LGI over a 7 day working week, including BH cover when required. This is a dual role across both research and your current clinical post.
Expected Shortlisting Date: 20/11/2024
Planned Interview Date: 28/11/2024
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will have a keen interest in research to work within the Adult Critical Care Research team. They will work closely with senior colleagues and members of the MDT to deliver high quality clinical care to patients during their participation in both interventional and observational studies.
The post holder will also be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
The post will require the individual to be able to evidence their skills & knowledge in ICU with the completion of the ICU competencies Steps 2 & 3 or similar academic qualifications in this speciality.
Proficient IT skills are essential for frequent prolonged concentration for collecting, interpreting and inputting patient data onto different IT databases.
The role will be part of a small team with frequent episodes of lone working whilst dealing with a complex workload.
Advanced communication skills are required when explaining complexities of trials through discussions with patients and carers.
Job Responsibilities
1. Support the Senior Research Nurse, in providing management and leadership to the research and clinical teams including individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce planning.
2. With the Senior Research Nurse, help provide clear leadership for the multidisciplinary team ensuring standards are maintained and patient safety assured.
3. Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to research participants.
4. Deliver a positive patient experience.
5. Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams.
6. Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available.
7. Support the Senior Research Nurse to ensure that clinical governance processes at ward/department level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundamental and essential aspects of care.
8. Support the Senior Research Nurse to investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events.
9. Support the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope.
10. Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
11. Deputise for Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, or Matron, in their absence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Intensive Care Nursing
Desirable
* Research
Qualifications
Essential
* Steps 2 & 3 Intensive Care Qualification
Desirable
* Post Graduate Certificate
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
* Time Management
* Independent
* Confident
* Self Awareness
Employer Name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
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