Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to become part of the Research Nursing Team at the Neuroscience Research Centre, here at the Walton Centre. The research nursing team in the NRC provides exceptional specialist nursing care to a wide variety of patients taking part in both Neurology and Neurosurgery clinical trials.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in clinical research, leadership experience, and a passion for advancing healthcare through innovative research practices. They should possess a relevant nursing qualification and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body.
The successful applicant will provide clinical management and support to the existing Research Team, having oversight of our neurological portfolio of studies and playing an integral part in the feasibility and set up of clinical trials, in collaboration with R&D. You will provide leadership and management for our Clinical Trials delivery unit, driving the education and assessment programme for our delivery team.
Main duties of the job
Management of staff, including appraisals, workload, performance and adherence to Trust policies.
Patient recruitment and neurological portfolio management/oversight.
Supporting other team members with day to day delivery of the portfolio.
Management of documentation to support all research activity.
Promote and support departmental education and training.
Instigate and implement service improvement.
Ensure quality standards are maintained within delivery service.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to degree level
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional, personal and academic development
- Post registration teaching qualification, eg Mentorship course/ ENB 998
- ICH GCP certificate
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical research nursing experience
- Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients/staff
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
- Managerial/Team leader experience
- An understanding of resource management
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation
- In depth understanding of research methodologies
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to set direction and lead a team of research professionals
- Ability to organize, prioritise and coordinate the work of self and others
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Teaching experience at all levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to degree level
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional, personal and academic development
- Post registration teaching qualification, eg Mentorship course/ ENB 998
- ICH GCP certificate
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical research nursing experience
- Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients/staff
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
- Managerial/Team leader experience
- An understanding of resource management
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation
- In depth understanding of research methodologies
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to set direction and lead a team of research professionals
- Ability to organize, prioritise and coordinate the work of self and others
Desirable
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Teaching experience at all levels
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).
