Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Senior Research Nurse. This role will involve working on the development and expansion of our commercial research portfolio at RCHT as part of the Commercial Research Development Centre (CRDC) for Cornwall.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in a variety of specialty areas and also providing expert research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.
To find out more about working in the Research Department at RCHT, watch our recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mON0HyI9Fek
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP with medicines management.
- Educated to degree (relevant subject) or specialist equivalent/ demonstrable experience
- ICH-GCP certificate or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- Masters level study or working towards Masters
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Research trials experience to include commercial and academic clinical trial experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of building and expanding a research portfolio
Desirable
- Audit experience
- Evidence of self directed development
Skills
Essential
- Good computer literacy including email and internet
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage own time and workload with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT databases
- An interest in developing your own research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP with medicines management.
- Educated to degree (relevant subject) or specialist equivalent/ demonstrable experience
- ICH-GCP certificate or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- Masters level study or working towards Masters
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Research trials experience to include commercial and academic clinical trial experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of building and expanding a research portfolio
Desirable
- Audit experience
- Evidence of self directed development
Skills
Essential
- Good computer literacy including email and internet
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage own time and workload with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT databases
- An interest in developing your own research
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
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).
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