Job summary
Do you want to be involved with the development of game changing new treatments? Can you collaborate with both patients and medical professionals to interpret data for research purposes?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the Research Team at Somerset Foundation NHS Trust (SFT).
Work for a trust that is passionate about research and dedicated to improving healthcare.
Be part of the future of our NHS.
Somerset Foundation Trust is hugely active when it comes to research and innovation. Our research teams and R&D are committed to improving healthcare services by promoting and supporting a wide range of high quality research.
Main duties of the job
What does the role involve?
- The role will involves setting up and coordinating research studies, with emphasis on MSK , will supporting the cross cover within Rheumatology, Stroke, and DENDRON studies and other areas as the service requires.
- You will be delivering on key objectives and developing research capacity within the trust's Research and Development department.
Is this the role for you?!
If you are looking for a post that ...
- OFFERS excellent opportunities to develop your understanding of research,
- WILL allow you to develop your management experience,
- AND offers the genuine potential to progress
Then we want to hear from you! You will recruit patients into studies and be responsible for all aspects or enrolment and data collection, with the necessary support and guidance.
- You will work collaboratively with the clinical studies team and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of clinical trials.
- You will be supported by the wider research team, but we would love you to work autonomously, manage your own work load and provide cover and support for your colleagues when its needed.
Previous experience working within a clinical research environment would be desirable, but our outstanding team are happy to work with an experienced RGN to learn all the skills you need to succeed.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Research Nurse is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at Somerset Foundation NHS Trust. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network. The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.
You will work as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will recruit patients and their families to research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.
You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Research Nurse is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at Somerset Foundation NHS Trust. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network. The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.
You will work as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will recruit patients and their families to research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.
You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to evaluate the significance of research
- Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice
- Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditions
Desirable
- Basic Understanding of research governance and methodology
- Knowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/Surgery
- Recent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Behaviours aligned with trust values
Essential
- Outstanding care
- Listerning and leading
- Working together
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Committed to further professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Excellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)
- Remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good listening skills
Planning and Organising Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in following protocols, data collection, supporting patients and recording of information.
- To be proactive in developing research recruitment strategies for studies. To support the embedding of research into normal clinical care, giving all Trust staff and patients the opportunity to be engaged with research.
- Ability to multi task.
- Ability to organise own time.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.
- Ability to work at different locations across SFT sites
Other
Essential
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to evaluate the significance of research
- Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice
- Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditions
Desirable
- Basic Understanding of research governance and methodology
- Knowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/Surgery
- Recent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Behaviours aligned with trust values
Essential
- Outstanding care
- Listerning and leading
- Working together
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Committed to further professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Excellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)
- Remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good listening skills
Planning and Organising Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in following protocols, data collection, supporting patients and recording of information.
- To be proactive in developing research recruitment strategies for studies. To support the embedding of research into normal clinical care, giving all Trust staff and patients the opportunity to be engaged with research.
- Ability to multi task.
- Ability to organise own time.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.
- Ability to work at different locations across SFT sites
Other
Essential
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
