We have an opportunity to join the Research and Development team to support ICU research. The successful candidate will have experience of working in ICU or have research experience. This is a Fixed Term Post to cover maternity leave for 12 months You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support and deliver research projects relevant to our local population. You will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for identifying new research opportunities, coordinating and managing a number of clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, you will support research patients throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. You will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of trials & studies. You will be required to prioritise your own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients.

The post holder will also be required to work on other research studies across other specialties depending on portfolio requirements.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately �600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff

Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do

Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for specific details of the role and requirements for applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge

Desirable

• Teaching qualificaion

Experience

Essential

• Recent significant research experience and/or previous significant paient facing experience within relevant specialty

Desirable

• experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Research Governance/ICH GCP

Desirable

• knowledge of research methods

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a MDT
• Committment to personal development

Written skills

Essential

• Proficient in reading and writing in English Language

Working Conditions

Essential

• Delivery of direct personal care of patients
• Ability to deal with and diffuse conflict situations

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell General Hospital

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

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