Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference to future patient care and treatment through Research?
A thrilling opportunity has arisen and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to become part of our friendly and dynamic research team at KGH
The Research department at KGH is keen to embed interventional clinical trials and observational studies as part of their clinical routine. Whilst this is challenging, it is a great opportunity to improve professional development for nurses who wish to pursue a future career in research.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organized Research Nurse to gain experience in multiple specialties while continuing on study set-up and finance management.
The post will work alongside research delivery staff to deliver commercial and non-commercial studies for patients from various specialties.
Research experience is desirable and willingness to learn and be involved in patient facing role as well as financial and portfolio management is essential. Training and career development opportunities are available for the suitable candidate in this friendly and dynamic organization which strives for excellence in delivery best patient care.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake specialist training to ensure compliance with clinical trials regulatory frameworks and demonstrate expert knowledge of clinical process and related issues
- Be accountable for own professional actions work autonomously without direct supervision, collaborate with and report directly to Consultants
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge relevant to area of practice.
- Develop and provide highly specialised nursing packages of care using specialist advice and technical skills to provide continuity of care and a point of contact for patients and relatives throughout the patients' illness.
- Assume responsibility for continuous education by attending related workshops, seminars, conferences and courses as well as keeping up to date on current publications
- Present at local and national conferences, seminars and courses and keep professionally and clinically up to date.
7. Identify personal educational and managerial development needs associated with participation in current clinical trials and ensure these are effectively communicated to the line manager, Research & Development, participating in the development of an agreed personal development plan to meet identified needs.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Up to date professional portfolio as proven knowledge base.
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical research
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience as a registered nurse (adult) within an acute hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients involved in research studies
- Awareness of current issues in healthcare research
- Awareness of ICH GCP
Skills
Essential
- An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to team building
- An ability to recognise own limitations and to seek advice from senior members of staff.
- An ability to remain calm in any situation
- An ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols
- Good planning and organisational skills
- An ability to plan own workload and manage own time effectively in a pressured environment
- Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Experience of utilising a variety of databases
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- A willingness to contribute to own professional development.
- Punctual, reliable and flexible
- A willingness to undertake research specific training, as necessary
- A good attendance at work record
- Physically able to carry out a full range of duties expected of a Band 5 staff nurse.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Up to date professional portfolio as proven knowledge base.
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical research
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience as a registered nurse (adult) within an acute hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients involved in research studies
- Awareness of current issues in healthcare research
- Awareness of ICH GCP
Skills
Essential
- An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to team building
- An ability to recognise own limitations and to seek advice from senior members of staff.
- An ability to remain calm in any situation
- An ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols
- Good planning and organisational skills
- An ability to plan own workload and manage own time effectively in a pressured environment
- Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Experience of utilising a variety of databases
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- A willingness to contribute to own professional development.
- Punctual, reliable and flexible
- A willingness to undertake research specific training, as necessary
- A good attendance at work record
- Physically able to carry out a full range of duties expected of a Band 5 staff nurse.
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).
