Are you interested in working in research? Do you want to support clinical studies that could shape the future of medical treatment? We are seeking to recruit a motivated clinical research nurse to assist with the coordination and facilitation of commercial and non-commercial research trials and join our Interventional Procedures Unit for endoscopy and cell therapy studies.

If you want to know more, we strongly recommend informal visits, please contact Myrna Udarbe / m.udarbe@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the facility. This post involves shift patterns, including internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24 hour cover (including bank holidays) depending on service needs.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, using agreed frameworks during research studies.

To participate in the co-ordination of research studies within the CCRC and provide research skills and clinical care for patients undergoing investigations

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• �1000 Welcome Subsidy on commencement and up to a further �3000 loan to support your resettlement and contribute towards a deposit or first months' rent subject to eligibility
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close on 4th June

Interviews are due to be held on 9th June

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Adult Registered Nurse

Desirable

• 1 Research Module ? 2 Degree or study at degree level ? 3. Teaching and/or mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven clinical practice ? Experience of utilising reflective practice

Desirable

• 1. Critical/ acute care background ? 2. Research Experience ? 3. Endoscopy skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oNMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice oGood theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area oHealth and Safety awareness oQuality issues and Clinical Governance oAwareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies oAwareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour

Desirable

• oAwareness of risk management procedure oAn understanding of the professional nursing agenda oKnowledge of GCP

Skills

Essential

• Proven verbal and written communication ? Skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives ? Practical application of Trust documentation standards ? Self motivated ? Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder ? Maintenance of confidentiality ? Identify problems and recommend solutions ? Time management ? Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload ? Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs ? Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations ? Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops

Desirable

• oAbility to achieve competency in Trust computer systems oAbility to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff oPractical skills teaching oAble to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio oEffective management of equipment and resources

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cambridge Clinical Research Centre

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0AU

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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