Respiratory Research Nurse
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Location
- Leicester
- Salary
- £35,392 to £42,618 Per Annum
- Closing date
- 21 Dec 2023
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- Profession
- Nurse, Adult nurse, Respiratory nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced Research Nurses with background in respiratory medicine and/or research to join our friendly and supportive team. We are a well-established team running many research projects involving all aspects of respiratory care. This new post will be responsible for supporting delivery and maintenance of the BIOAGE (BGE-105-003) study initially and later, any ongoing work to fulfill the respiratory portfolio. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the recruitment, patient support and carrying out all study related procedures during participant visit.
We are looking to appoint confident, highly organized and self-motivated Research Nurses. You will need to have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Main duties of the job
The appointees will work alongside the clinical team and main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the designated facility.This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed screening and recruiting participants, collecting data and data entry. Theappointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.
The role requires the development and maintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oraldrug administration, vital signs measurements. Opportunity and teaching will be provided in relation to specialist respiratory competencies
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studieswithin the designated facility. This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed screening and recruiting participants, collectingdata and data entry. The appointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.The role requires the development and maintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oraldrug administration, analysis of blood samples, vital signs measurements, Basic Life Support and other advanced skills as required for specificstudies. Opportunity and teaching will be provided in relation to specialist Respiratory competencies.The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards thewell-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise,professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.The post-holder will be based at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, atGlenfield Hospital, and may be will be required work across our other 2 sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital)Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialties will be available. The post-holder may be required to work in other research areasacross UHL if service needs arise.This post does not require shift patterns, but some weekend work will be required, including bank holidays.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
Desirable
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Respiratory Biomedical Research Centre, Glenfield Hospital, UHL, NHS
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
358-5820371-RRC
We are looking to appoint confident, highly organized and self-motivated Research Nurses. You will need to have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Main duties of the job
The appointees will work alongside the clinical team and main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the designated facility.This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed screening and recruiting participants, collecting data and data entry. Theappointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.
The role requires the development and maintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oraldrug administration, vital signs measurements. Opportunity and teaching will be provided in relation to specialist respiratory competencies
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studieswithin the designated facility. This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed screening and recruiting participants, collectingdata and data entry. The appointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.The role requires the development and maintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oraldrug administration, analysis of blood samples, vital signs measurements, Basic Life Support and other advanced skills as required for specificstudies. Opportunity and teaching will be provided in relation to specialist Respiratory competencies.The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards thewell-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise,professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.The post-holder will be based at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, atGlenfield Hospital, and may be will be required work across our other 2 sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital)Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialties will be available. The post-holder may be required to work in other research areasacross UHL if service needs arise.This post does not require shift patterns, but some weekend work will be required, including bank holidays.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the register with current NMC Registration
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist training or willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post registration experience, which must be in respiratory care and/or Research setting
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
- Understanding of research design and methodology
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to solve problem
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- IT/database skills
- Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Knowledge of databases- Rave, Redcap etc.
- Ability to evaluate patient eligibility for entry into clinical trials against defined protocols
Skills
Essential
- Competent to perform Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Knowledge of professional codes of conduct, protocols and standards
- Ability to manage time effectively, Prioritise own workload and to deliver results consistently to deadlines
Desirable
- Trained in administration of intravenous therapies
- Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Flexible approach to working, including ability to work weekends or evenings where appropriate
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Respiratory Biomedical Research Centre, Glenfield Hospital, UHL, NHS
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
358-5820371-RRC
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