Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the care of research participants and trial data management at Dorset County Hospital, as well as supporting research conducted at the Weymouth Research Hub. This will require the deployment of administrative, analytical and interpersonal skills alongside an aptitude for securing multi-departmental and professional support for clinical trials through effective communication at all levels of the organisations involved.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a high-quality specialist clinical research service as part of the multi-professional and disciplinary team across DCH sites.
  • Display an in-depth understanding and become competent in screening, recruiting, consenting and caring for participants across a range of clinical trials.
  • To develop expertise in research data collection from participants.
  • Display efficiency at time and project management.
  • The post holder will be required to work independently within occupational, national and organisational guidelines.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-NM202REA

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP
  • Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

  • ICH Good Clinical Practice

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 to 2 year's post registration experience in an acute setting
  • Understanding of professional nursing issues
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially with regards to risk management
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

  • Understanding of Research Governance

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to practice as a competent, autonomous practitioner
  • Evidence of ability to work as part of a supportive team
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
  • Evidence of ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Ability to collect research data
  • Computer literate
Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP
  • Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

  • ICH Good Clinical Practice

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 to 2 year's post registration experience in an acute setting
  • Understanding of professional nursing issues
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially with regards to risk management
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

  • Understanding of Research Governance

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to practice as a competent, autonomous practitioner
  • Evidence of ability to work as part of a supportive team
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
  • Evidence of ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Ability to collect research data
  • Computer literate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Research AHP

James Rees

james.rees@dchft.nhs.uk

01305253364

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-NM202REA

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)