Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research and Critical Care Nurse to lead the team of Research Nurses within Critical Care. It is a combined role that is anticipated will be equal parts Research and Clinical on the General Critical Care units. It is also anticipated that this role will support the development of research portfolio within the Anaesthetic and Operating Services Directorate.
- You will possess excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate that you have experience of caring for patients within the specialty of clinical research within Critical Care.
- You will also need to demonstrate your understanding of the research process, the importance of robust recruitment strategies and have knowledge of GCP and research legislation.
- You will demonstrate an ability to lead a research team - to motivate and encourage staff development and support all aspects of the research portfolio.
- You will work closely with clinical colleagues, to facilitate smooth and integrated patient pathways between clinical and research activity, therefore a willingness to work flexibly in a range of care settings is required.
- You will work as part of an experienced team of dedicated Research delivery staff including: Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Assistants, Data Coordinators and Research Coordinators, to provide a comprehensive and efficient clinical research delivery workforce.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the management and co-ordination and conduct of a portfolio of clinical research projects within the General Critical Care Departments based at the NGH and RHH campuses at STHFT. To ensure the research practice meets the requirements of all applicable legislation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The post holder will have responsibility for leading the team of Research nurses and clinical trials assistants. This will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input within this team and oversight of the rota for patient sample collection and clinical skills training. The post holder should also possess a clear overview strategically and operationally for the development of research programmes.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and sustaining their own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with the NMC Code.
As part of the co-ordination responsibilities the post holder will be expected to represent the CRF, and Critical Care research team at national and international meetings, with particular emphasis on study development.
The post holder will be expected to work clinically for part of their working week, this would usually be no more than half of their contracted hours.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Our patients and staff are not numbers they are individuals.Proud to make a Difference is not just our slogan but the way we do things. If you are looking for a role or career that excites you, stretches your potential and gives you job satisfaction, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level one
- NMC registered
- Assessing qualification and evidence of teaching ability
- Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications/internship/experience. Critical Care course.
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings, which must include recent Critical Care clinical experience.
- Relevant experience at junior research sister/ charge nurse role
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
- Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Experience of delivering early phase research studies
- Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level one
- NMC registered
- Assessing qualification and evidence of teaching ability
- Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications/internship/experience. Critical Care course.
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings, which must include recent Critical Care clinical experience.
- Relevant experience at junior research sister/ charge nurse role
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
- Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Experience of delivering early phase research studies
- Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups
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).
