Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South West Clinical School in Cornwall. We are looking to second a Nursing Associate from practice to a part-time Research Associate position.
This Nursing Associate Research Associate will be supported by senior academics from within the Clinical School and University to deliver an externally funded workforce related research and evaluation project in the specialty area of mental health, learning disability and autism practice.
The South West Clinical School in Cornwall is an established collaboration between Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Plymouth's School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Health Professions.
Under the direction of the co-directors of the Clinical School and local leadership team, the postholder will work with a range of stakeholders to plan, prepare, and be supported in delivering the study. Developing skills in evidence reviewing, securing study approvals, recruitment and delivery of focus groups, data analysis and reporting.
This is a part-time post working 18.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical School is looking for a self-motivated, dynamic and adaptable individual to work on this study. The postholder will work with the Clinical School leadership team to deliver an externally funded research and evaluation project that focuses on the role of the Nursing Associate in the specialty area of mental health, learning disability and autism practice.
You will be trained and supported to develop knowledge and skills to search and extract data for analysis (systematic review training) and use your professional and clinical judgement on aspects of data coding and synthesis to producing research reports and publications to help disseminate findings of a specific clinically-based project/research.
The post holder will be directly supervised by the Service Manager of the South West Clinical School in Cornwall and receive bespoke training and development to successfully deliver this externally funded project/research.
You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary project oversight group and receive mentorship and coaching, alongside training and development to successfully deliver the study, while growing new skills and competencies in research delivery.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be supervised by the Clinical School leadership team to undertake the following research focused duties:
- Be the first point of contact for this project/research related activities and involve others or seek advice where appropriate.
- Participate in project/ research meetings and keep records of meetings.
- Undertake literature searches, accessing publications, summarising information (specific systematic review training will be given).
- Write study reports on progress and final outcomes and contribute to research publications.
- Plan, organise, co-ordinate and participate in research focus groups. Transcribe and keep records of the groups meetings and outcomes and updating data and timelines.
- Day to day maintenance and the updating of data whilst the research/ project is in progress, entering data using electronic systems/databases/spread sheets or paper-based report forms.
- Facilitate the secure filing and storage of study documentation, patient data and maintain specific site files in accordance with ICH-GCP and research Governance.
- Prepare power point presentations and present project/ research updates to stakeholder groups.
- Attend regular department team meetings and take responsibility for delivering allocated actions.
- Research data collection may be undertaken in a clinical setting. On occasion may work clinically at a Nursing Associate level.
Management and Leadership
- Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills.
- Work independently without direct supervision.
- Through supervision and mentorship, identify personal learning needs; participating in personal continuing education and other activities to promote ones own personal growth.
Communication and professional performance
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders from a range of organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional and lay backgrounds.
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance, including participation in clinical supervision.
- Work within research ethical frameworks and governance requirements to ensure the safe and effective conduct of research, including compliance with the Data Protection Act.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be supervised by the Clinical School leadership team to undertake the following research focused duties:
- Be the first point of contact for this project/research related activities and involve others or seek advice where appropriate.
- Participate in project/ research meetings and keep records of meetings.
- Undertake literature searches, accessing publications, summarising information (specific systematic review training will be given).
- Write study reports on progress and final outcomes and contribute to research publications.
- Plan, organise, co-ordinate and participate in research focus groups. Transcribe and keep records of the groups meetings and outcomes and updating data and timelines.
- Day to day maintenance and the updating of data whilst the research/ project is in progress, entering data using electronic systems/databases/spread sheets or paper-based report forms.
- Facilitate the secure filing and storage of study documentation, patient data and maintain specific site files in accordance with ICH-GCP and research Governance.
- Prepare power point presentations and present project/ research updates to stakeholder groups.
- Attend regular department team meetings and take responsibility for delivering allocated actions.
- Research data collection may be undertaken in a clinical setting. On occasion may work clinically at a Nursing Associate level.
Management and Leadership
- Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills.
- Work independently without direct supervision.
- Through supervision and mentorship, identify personal learning needs; participating in personal continuing education and other activities to promote ones own personal growth.
Communication and professional performance
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders from a range of organisations (health, social care, voluntary sector, patient groups) and from a range of professional and lay backgrounds.
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance, including participation in clinical supervision.
- Work within research ethical frameworks and governance requirements to ensure the safe and effective conduct of research, including compliance with the Data Protection Act.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration as Nursing Associate (NAR)
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate
- Graduate Degree
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across different settings
- Evidence of presenting information to others
- Evidence of detailed data collection, documentation and analysis
- Experience dealing with confidential information
Desirable
- Research delivery experience
- Recent work experience in Learning Disability, Mental Health and Autism services
- Knowledge of research regulatory requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration as Nursing Associate (NAR)
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate
- Graduate Degree
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across different settings
- Evidence of presenting information to others
- Evidence of detailed data collection, documentation and analysis
- Experience dealing with confidential information
Desirable
- Research delivery experience
- Recent work experience in Learning Disability, Mental Health and Autism services
- Knowledge of research regulatory requirements
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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