NHS
Job title:
Research Nurse
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research and Innovation Team. You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role.A key member of the Research Delivery Team, you will support the delivery of a wide range of research studies undertaken at Sheffield Children’s. This post will primarily focus on the delivery of research trials and studies within the Clinical Research Facility but will also support studies being undertaken across the Trust. With the complexity of clinical trials increasing and more specialties becoming research active this is an opportunity to work with different teams within and external to the trust and offer children and young people the opportunity to take part in exciting clinical research.We are specifically seeking a candidate who has a validNMC registrationWe will also consider applicants who don’t have the skills or experience for a Band 6 Research Nurse post but who would like to be considered for a Band 5 Research Nurse opportunity. Please contact us for copy of the Band 5 job description if requiredMain duties of the jobWe will provide excellent opportunities for professional development. You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials.This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.About usAt Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are: * Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children’s Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.Date posted24 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number425-24-6702039Job locationsSheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustWestern BankSheffieldS10 2THJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.Inclusive Recruitment & SelectionWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]Trust ValuesThe Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.Inclusive Recruitment & SelectionWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]Trust ValuesThe Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
- Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
- Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests etc
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD) in a relevant clinical / scientific discipline
- Training in taking Informed Consent in clinical research
ExperienceEssential
- Significant work experience – post registration experience for registered staff
- Significant knowledge/experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and/or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS
- Recent experience of working with patients/children and planning and delivering their care
- Experience of liasing with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels.
Desirable
- Experince of co-ordinating and delivering multi centred clinical studies and complex interventional trials
- Experience of preparing clinical research projects for monitoring / audit / regulatory inspection
- Clinical skills: experience of venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
- Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials, Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to follow complex protocols and SOP’s
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and safety reporting
Desirable
- Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
- Qualified and able to give intravenous injections and draw blood from lines
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
- Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
- Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests etc
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD) in a relevant clinical / scientific discipline
- Training in taking Informed Consent in clinical research
ExperienceEssential
- Significant work experience – post registration experience for registered staff
- Significant knowledge/experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and/or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS
- Recent experience of working with patients/children and planning and delivering their care
- Experience of liasing with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels.
Desirable
- Experince of co-ordinating and delivering multi centred clinical studies and complex interventional trials
- Experience of preparing clinical research projects for monitoring / audit / regulatory inspection
- Clinical skills: experience of venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
- Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials, Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to follow complex protocols and SOP’s
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and safety reporting
Desirable
- Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
- Qualified and able to give intravenous injections and draw blood from lines
Expected salary
£37338 – 44962 per year
Location
Sheffield
Job date
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:28:38 GMT
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