Specialist Research Nurse
Specialist Research Nurse
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Job Description
Band: 6 Agenda for Change
Hours: Full time 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking for a new and different career pathway while still maintaining your clinical skills and with direct patient care
Due to an expanding portfolio of research trials Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust is looking for a highly motivated Nurse to join their established respiratory research team.
We are looking for a confident enthusiastic and highly organised nurse ready to take on a new challenge. The role of Band 6 respiratory research nurse would see you leading and delivering a variety of respiratory studies from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Portfolio and a commercial portfolio to patients with a range of different respiratory conditions.
Working as part of a team you will be responsible for offering research opportunities to suitable patients providing direct patient centred support throughout their research participation and contributing to all aspects of clinical research trial delivery. You will work across a range of trials including observational and interventional studies alongside a team of research fellows respiratory physicians physiotherapists pharmacists and laboratory scientists from the respiratory MDT. The role has the potential to work in collaboration with our primary care partners therefore the ideal candidate will be confident to work across organisations and be able to work autonomously.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a registered nurse with sound respiratory knowledge excellent communication interpersonal and organisational skills whilst possessing a keen eye for detail. Spirometry assessment and phlebotomy skills would be an advantage; however training can be provided. You will be responsible for identifying and recruiting patients supporting the patient through the trial performing study assessments and ensuring data is reported accurately and on time. You will work closely with a variety of healthcare professionals.
The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
Previous line management experience and leadership skills are essential to support both team and portfolio development as is an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work actively to support recruiting patients in line with NIHR targets. There may be times when you will be asked to support other areas to achieve these targets.
This is a sitebased role at Queen Alexandra Hospital; however the post holder will be part of the Corporate Service team. As the single corporate service is delivered across both organisations (Portsmouth Hospitals and Isle of Wight) individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. The frequency and arrangements will be discussed on an individual basis in line with study activity and requirements. The staff mobility local agreement will apply.
The post holder will be supported by the respiratory research team senior research nurses as well as our respiratory clinicians and Principal Investigators. This role is ideal for a highly motivated nurse who is keen to further develop their experience in clinical research nursing to help shape the future of health care. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Research department Principal Investigators and research support staff to ensure compliance with Trust Policy Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Human Tissue Act (HTA) and trial specific protocols.
In return the department will be able to facilitate and support additional training and education including undertaking a range of respiratory testing specialist respiratory courses and study specific training.
Think this new adventure could be for you Please come and meet the team to find out more; we actively encourage an informal visit. Please contact Johanna Mouland or Louise Nel for further information.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details:
Please note this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Qualifications :
Essential
- Current RN Adult / RGN registration with NMC
- Degree in relevant field
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Clinical post registration experience
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Management /Leadership Course training.
- Post graduate level qualification in Research Healthcare related subject or equivalent
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training for Research
- Previous experience of project management and/or participating in the coordination of Clinical trials
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Evidence of systems development and change management.
- Phlebotomy
Additional Information :
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our onsite Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our onsite Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
