Job summary
We have an opportunity to join the Research and Development team to support ICU research. The successful candidate will have experience of working in ICU or have research experience. This is a Fixed Term Post to cover maternity leave for 12 months You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support and deliver research projects relevant to our local population. You will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for identifying new research opportunities, coordinating and managing a number of clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, you will support research patients throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. You will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of trials & studies. You will be required to prioritise your own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients.
The post holder will also be required to work on other research studies across other specialties depending on portfolio requirements.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for specific details of the role and requirements for applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for specific details of the role and requirements for applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent significant research experience and/or previous significant paient facing experience within relevant specialty
Desirable
- experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Research Governance/ICH GCP
Desirable
- knowledge of research methods
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a MDT
- Committment to personal development
Written skills
Essential
- Proficient in reading and writing in English Language
Working Conditions
Essential
- Delivery of direct personal care of patients
- Ability to deal with and diffuse conflict situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Recent significant research experience and/or previous significant paient facing experience within relevant specialty
Desirable
- experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Research Governance/ICH GCP
Desirable
- knowledge of research methods
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a MDT
- Committment to personal development
Written skills
Essential
- Proficient in reading and writing in English Language
Working Conditions
Essential
- Delivery of direct personal care of patients
- Ability to deal with and diffuse conflict situations
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).
