Job summary
The Research & Innovation Department has 2 new B6 research nurse/ midwife posts offered as a secondment or fixed term contract for 12 months. These are generic posts but will primarily be working in crit care, renal, neonatal and gynae departments.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an established track record in initiating and delivering quality research studies from the National Institute of Health Research, Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) portfolio.
The research nurse/ midwife role is key to the expert and timely delivery of studies for patient benefit.
Main duties of the job
The Research and Innovation Strategy is one of the seven enabling strategies underpinning the WUTH Trust Strategy for 2021-2026.
The primary aim of these posts is to promote and help deliver the current portfolio of studies through identification of eligible patients, conduct of the consent process, undertaking nursing elements of the study and completion of necessary documentation.
The postholders will have a leading role in the timely delivery of existing and new studies gaining expertise from buddying with existing Research Nurses and the NIHR CRNN Agile Delivery team. They will also work closely with local Principal Investigators and clinical teams.
Experience in research is not essential but would be an advantage. Excellent clinical knowledge and skills are essential, a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and excellent project and management skills.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview and attached Job description for further information about the research position available in WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview and attached Job description for further information about the research position available in WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Trainin
Essential
- RGN with minimum 3 years post qualification experience
- ENB 998 or equivalent or relevant clinical experience OR evidence of continuous personal professional and academic development
- Evidence of continuous personal professional and academic development
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in a health care related field
- Post Graduate qualification in Nursing or Research
- Certificate in Clinical Research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
- Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- Understanding of the relevance of research to health care delivery and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific research subject
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in NHS, Universities and industry
- Ability to use a personal computer (computer literacy/ECDL)
- Skills in administration of research and project management
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&I, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information services
- Understand the development or research projects (protocols and study documentation) and of negotiating research funding
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Possession of tact and sensitivity to the needs of both patients and colleagues, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy eg in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Trainin
Essential
- RGN with minimum 3 years post qualification experience
- ENB 998 or equivalent or relevant clinical experience OR evidence of continuous personal professional and academic development
- Evidence of continuous personal professional and academic development
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in a health care related field
- Post Graduate qualification in Nursing or Research
- Certificate in Clinical Research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
- Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- Understanding of the relevance of research to health care delivery and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific research subject
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in NHS, Universities and industry
- Ability to use a personal computer (computer literacy/ECDL)
- Skills in administration of research and project management
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&I, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information services
- Understand the development or research projects (protocols and study documentation) and of negotiating research funding
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Possession of tact and sensitivity to the needs of both patients and colleagues, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy eg in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
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).
