• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior research nurse to join our Emergency Department research team.
• The postholder will work as a part of the embedded research delivery team in the ED Collaborative Research Group.
• The research group has more than 10 years of experience delivering clinical research and operates seven days a week screening and enrolling patients into studies in both adults and children.
• We offer lots of continuing professional development support including funding for conference attendance, clinical academic opportunities and training in writing for publication.
• Further information, including our yearly objectives can be found on the St George's website. https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/service/edresearch/
• Interviews w/c 2nd Sept (TBC)

Main duties of the job

• You will work collaboratively with the Research Group Lead, Research Manager, Principal Investigators and research team to provide opportunities for patients to participate in research studies.
• You will manage and support the junior research staff within the team and support a mixed portfolio of studies and ensure capacity and capability to safely deliver research.
• As the team is embedded within the Emergency Department you will work closely with the clinical band 7 nurses and attend department meetings and training.
• There is a high level of clinical contact with major trauma and emergency care patients in this role so experience working in an emergency department is desirable although not essential.

About us

We are a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.

The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.

The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post to to review the details and main responsibilities for this role before application.

Person Specification

Education & Quals

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (Adult or Child)
• Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field
• Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• NMC pin number

Desirable

• Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above
• Experience of handling complex relationships
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies
• Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of developing others through CPD / PDR / clinical supervision
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience and evidence of using highly developed motivational and negotiation skills to affect change.
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
• Experience of working as a patients advocate

Desirable

• Experience of radiation protection procedures

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
• Computer literacy including e-mails, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & databases utilised in clinical research
• Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
• Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
• Committed to personal development
• Highly motivated & able to motivate others
• Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies
• Clinical skills relevant to role (ED Specific and cannulation/phlebotomy)

Other qualities

Essential

• Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working
• Good general Health as assessed by Occupational Health
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
• Working knowledge of current Health and Safety issues relevant to post

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

SW17 0QT

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