Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Innovation
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
- Job ref
- 279-6424175-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Research Nurse
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Senior Research Nurse is an integral member of the Research and Innovation management team sharing responsibility for development and management of the service and their portfolio.
They will manage and oversee the portfolio of clinical studies relating, but not limited to Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, Pain Management, Surgery and Neurological Disorders at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, but there maybe a potential requirement for wider cross site working within UHSussex. The post holder will have expertise and experience in managing a team of nurses, coordinating clinical research, with good levels of clinical judgement, discretion and decision making in line with Good Clinical Practise, policies and frameworks.
They will be involved in the development of their portfolio working closely with the clinical and R&I teams to ensure that their portfolio reflects the R&I strategy and True North objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and Lead Research Nurse, will manage, coordinate, and organise the timely delivery of research projects. Identifying potential barriers to recruitment and strategies to monitor effective use of resources and the timely delivery of research targets.
They will have experience in analysing new research studies and undertaking the feasibility process, in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and Lead Research Nurse, identifying capacity issues both within research and relevant service departments. The post holder will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in their relation to the clinical, research and education responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our. Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide professional and clinical leadership and ensure delivery of high quality care and clinical research.
- Coordinates complex research studies using expert clinical and research knowledge.
- Continually evaluates the quality of the care given, regularly assessing the needs of the patients/participants and effects change required to ensure their safety.
- In conjunction with the Principal Investigator and Lead Research Nurse/Nurse Manager, manages, coordinate, and organises the timely delivery of research projects. Identifying potential barriers to recruitment and strategies to monitor effective use of resources and the timely delivery of research targets.
- Manage an allocated team of clinical research nurses on a day-to-day basis, monitoring their performance in accordance with BSUH NHS Trust Individual Appraisal Programme.
- Act as professional lead, resource and role model providing advice and support to all staff working in the research area to promote best practice, including: medical students, nurses, and doctors.
- Actively support the clinical areas, R&I and the Trust in the provision of high quality, modern, dynamic and patient centred research in accordance with the Trusts True North programme and the R&I strategy.
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Deputises for Lead Research Nurse as required.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First degree in relevant subject
- First level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of specialist knowledge required for the portfolio and research
- Previous Experience in Teaching and Assessing
- Prior line management and experienced in supervising staff
Desirable criteria
- Management/ Leadership course/qualification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dee Mullan
- Job title
- Lead Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Please call on 01273 696955 ext 64046 or 65426. Informal visits are strongly encouraged either in person or on Teams. My working days are Monday, Tuesday Wednesday RSCH site, Thursday & Friday PRH site My working hours are 07:30 - 16:30 .
Outside these times please email [email protected]
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