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Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Employer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Brighton
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata
Closing date
19 Jun 2023

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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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 to Oncology and haematology at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, but there may be potential requirement for wider cross site working within UHSussex. The post holder will have expertise and experience in managing a team of nurses and 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 Band 8a lead research nurse for oncology/haematology and 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

One of the main responsibilities will be to manage the oncology/ haematology research team, in order to deliver the wider portfolio for the team.

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 and IRMER processes, 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.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.

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.

Improving lives: We're a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We are 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.

Build a career with us: 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide professional and clinical leadership and ensure delivery of high quality care and clinical research.
  • Coordinate complex research studies using expert clinical and research knowledge.
  • Continually evaluate the quality of the care given, regularly assessing the needs of the patients/participants and affects 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.
  • 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, research support staff 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.
  • Deputise for Lead Research Nurse as required.


  • Person Specification

    essential

    Essential

    • First degree in relevant subject
    • First level Registered Nurse
    • Evidence of oncology/haematology clinical knowledge and experience
    • Previous Experience in Teaching and Assessing
    • Prior line management and experienced in supervising staff
    • Evidence of clinical research experience


    Desirable

    • Management/ Leadership course/qualification


    Employer details

    Employer name

    University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

    Address

    Royal Sussex County Hospital

    1 Abbey Road

    Brighton

    BN2 1ES

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    279-E5349151-JUN23

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