The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Research Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research Team for an innovative and experienced research nurse, with a passion for operational delivery of clinical research, to join our expanding team.We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Senior Research Nurse to this varied and challenging role. The successful candidate will have leadership experience, excellent communication and organisational skills and a proven record of clinical research delivery and will be self-motivated and driven to offer our patients a service of the highest quality.They will provide management, leadership and supervision for the clinical research team and will be involved in raising the awareness and importance of research within The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This post may also involve some research delivery at Breathing Space in Rotherham.We can offer a friendly working environment with professional support and training/development opportunities. Part time hours considered.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Research Nurse will be expected to provide support, clinical supervision and training. Acting in a lead capacity you will ensure that studies are delivered effectively, efficiently and compliant with GCP and other legislative requirements. The role involves responsibility for ensuring the completion of study related activities in line with research protocols, whilst ensuring the safety of study participants is maintained.The Senior Research Nurse will be instrumental in implementing the team objectives to enhance the performance and development of the research nurses and the wider research team.Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice and facilitate appropriate educational and training opportunities. You will also work collaboratively across the Trust linking in with clinical teams. The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient setting with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.You should be able to adopt a flexible approach to the needs of colleagues, participants, and external collaborators managing multiple team members and representing the research team in internal and external meetings.You must have effective organisational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You will be managing your own workload and direct the work of others to ensure the team succeeds.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

03 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-03-036

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First degree or equivalent experience
Significant experience working at Band 6 or higher in a clinical research environment

Desirable

Post registration qualification in a field related to clinical research
Management/leadership qualification
Project Management qualification

Registration

Essential

NMC Level One registration

Experience

Essential

Experience of working on multiple research projects in a variety of clinical areas
Proven experience of team leadership & personnel management
Post registration experience as staff nurse (or above) working in busy clinical environment

Desirable

Experience of commercial research processes and procedures

knowledge

Essential

Advanced knowledge of ICH GCP
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First degree or equivalent experience
Significant experience working at Band 6 or higher in a clinical research environment

Desirable

Post registration qualification in a field related to clinical research
Management/leadership qualification
Project Management qualification

Registration

Essential

NMC Level One registration

Experience

Essential

Experience of working on multiple research projects in a variety of clinical areas
Proven experience of team leadership & personnel management
Post registration experience as staff nurse (or above) working in busy clinical environment

Desirable

Experience of commercial research processes and procedures

knowledge

Essential

Advanced knowledge of ICH GCP
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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