Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Development (R&D)
department.We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and dedicated individual
with an interest in delivering
research across neonatal care and treatment to join
our friendly Neonatal Research Team on a part-time basis (15 hours per week).
The successful candidate
will predominantly be based at Birmingham Womens and will be responsible for
maximising recruitment into research studies within the Trust. Duties will
include study setup, development of recruitment strategies, protocol implementation
including administering assessments and interventions, data collection and management,
and audit and evaluation of research studies delivered by Birmingham Women and
Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be responsible for the
co-ordination and maintenance of accurate, comprehensive records for clinical
trial files to support the research and clinical teams in all aspects of
recruitment, education, and monitoring of participants in clinical trials. They
will support the development of the department by working alongside R&D teams
to raise the profile of research.
Main duties of the job
The
applicant must be an excellent communicator, will need exceptional
interpersonal and team working skills, and be capable of working independently
and flexibly. Previous experience in neonatal care and treatment is essential. The applicant
must be entered on to the NMC register as a nurse and have no restrictions to
practice.
This
post is subject to change to reflect the needs of the services and projects available.Please note this role is offered as a secondment opportunity for
12 months. You will need to have agreement from your current employer to apply
for this.
In
the event of an exceptionally high level of response, we reserve the right to
close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications
received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed
application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being
considered.
Informal
visits to the department are encouraged. For more information, please contact Efy
Kotsia on efygenia.kotsia@nhs.net or Clare McPake on
07718563325 or clare.mcpake@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-starter and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- To have excellent time management
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise their workload
- Assertive and strong patient advocate.
- Maintaining study stock, resources, and equipment
- Computer Literacy and knowledgeable of current patient data systems
- Manual dexterity required to complete varied clinical tasks
Desirable
- Ability to trouble shoot and problem within the scope of research
- Experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of nursing practice
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
- Awareness of research process
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-starter and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- To have excellent time management
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise their workload
- Assertive and strong patient advocate.
- Maintaining study stock, resources, and equipment
- Computer Literacy and knowledgeable of current patient data systems
- Manual dexterity required to complete varied clinical tasks
Desirable
- Ability to trouble shoot and problem within the scope of research
- Experience in the setting up and delivery of clinical trials
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post registration experience
- Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of nursing practice
Desirable
- Experience of clinical trials co-ordination, nursing research
- Awareness of research process
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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