Research Nurse (Band 5/6)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of a defined portfolio of clinical research studies across a range of specialties. The post holder will facilitate the production of good quality clinically based research aimed at improving the treatment of patients as defined by the Head of Research Development & Innovation, Clinical Lead for Research and Senior Research Sister.

Main duties of the job

The post involves working closely with the multidisciplinary teams having responsibility for the coordination, recruitment and monitoring of patients undergoing trials. The role will involve raising the profile of research and accrual into National Portfolio trials. This post is band 5/6 depending on experience. A band 5 role may be a development post leading to band 6 after achievement of a defined set of competencies.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year per annum dependant on Banding

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

423-6125282-A

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this Job Vacancy please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this Job Vacancy please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant nursing experience within an acute hospital environment.
Experience dealing with relatives and carers in distressing circumstances

Desirable

Recent experience in running clinical trials.
Recent experience as Research Nurse
Experience liaising with Multidisciplinary Teams

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

Understanding of clinical trial processes
Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
IT skills including - Microsoft word, outlook, excel and internet browsing

Desirable

Phlebotomy skills
Venepuncture
Evidence of further study

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant nursing experience within an acute hospital environment.
Experience dealing with relatives and carers in distressing circumstances

Desirable

Recent experience in running clinical trials.
Recent experience as Research Nurse
Experience liaising with Multidisciplinary Teams

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

Understanding of clinical trial processes
Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
IT skills including - Microsoft word, outlook, excel and internet browsing

Desirable

Phlebotomy skills
Venepuncture
Evidence of further study

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

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