Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ2361024-A
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- 04/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/12/2024
Employer heading
Research sister/ charge nurse/ AHP
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Do you want to make a difference? Are you looking for a new challenge to develop your clinical and research delivery skills? We have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Midwife with the appropriate skills and registration to join our research team to further a career in clinical research delivery.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ABOUT THE TEAM
At UHS we have a team of around 300 Research Nurses, AHPs, Midwives and Clinical Trials Assistants, working together across the Trust, within our award-winning teams to bring exciting research opportunities to UHS for the benefit of our patients and for the future of healthcare. The Research team is composed of multidisciplinary researchers from hospital and university backgrounds, embedded and working in collaboration with clinical services and teams, aiming to deliver a variety of studies to improve patient care and outcomes.
Our portfolio of speciality research at Southampton is one of the largest in the country and as a major acute teaching trust, we run a wide range of complex interventional studies investigating new treatments, devices and interventions. We also deliver observational studies gathering samples and information on disease aetiology, progression and long-term follow-up. Research has never been more prominent and as a team at UHS, we have contributed to national and global health outcomes through delivering a portfolio of COVID-19 Urgent Public Health Studies, investigating treatments, vaccines and long-term follow-up.
We currently have 2 posts available:
1. A part-time role of 22.5 hours per week over three days within The Coronary Research Group (CRG). The CRG is an established, specialist team of nurses and AHPs supported by a clinical trial administrator. The group is led by Nick Curzen, a Professor of Interventional Cardiology and Consultant Cardiologist, who is internationally renowned for both his research and clinical expertise in this field. We participate in high-profile, national and international randomised studies as well as non-commercial studies and have designed and led national multicentre studies to address current knowledge gaps and support new strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac patients. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a particular interest and experience in cardiology. We encourage you to visit us if you're thinking of applying and look forward to meeting with you.
2. We are seeking a full-time Band 6 Research Sister to join our dedicated Respiratory Research Team. Specialising in long-term respiratory conditions such as asthma, ILD, and COPD, we take pride in our growing portfolio of groundbreaking research. Our work spans national and international randomised studies, as well as an increasing number of early-phase trials, offering you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science. With a diverse mix of University-led and commercial trials, this role provides an exciting chance to work at the forefront of respiratory research. If you have a keen interest in respiratory care and prior relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a particular interest and experience in cardiology.
The Coronary Research Group is an enthusiastic team of driven and caring research health professionals.
As outlined in the job description, main duties will include –
1. Manage a team of clinical research staff.
2. Provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants.
3. Manage, coordinate and implement research projects.
4. Support and encourage junior staff to develop expertise and skills in clinical research and other relevant areas
Person specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment with reasonable adjustments.
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Educated to or working towards Degree level.
- Evidence of on-going professional / academic development.
- Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
- Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty
Desirable criteria
- Specialist qualification.
- Degree in healthcare or biomedical science subject
- Certification Leadership or management course
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
- Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
- Interest in Clinical Research
- Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Research experience.
- Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
- Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project.
- Experience of being a link nurse (e.g. infection prevention, Manual handling, fire warden, etc)
- Experience with NHS IT systems (eCamis, Charts, EDMS, BadgerNET
- Experience with Research IT systems (EDGE, ODP)
- Experience with electronic data capture systems
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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
- Megan Bland
- Job title
- Research Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208538
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