This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic committed and disciplined Research Nurse to join the team.

You will be working as part of the Research Team working on a wide portfolio of clinical trials predominately in Oncolgy and Surgery.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of high quality research across STSFT. To co-ordinate the delivery of multiple NIHR research projects managing a caseload of study participants within the context of various clinical commercial and non-commercial research projects.

This will involve screening, recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants including the collection and documentation of accurate data which will involve working in outpatient clinics wards and research office areas

The Post holder should be a first level registered nurse RGN with 2 years post registration experience with evidence of specialist knowledge and skills in research through practical experience and/or theoretical study. The role is Monday - Friday 9 - 5pm

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code

To supervise support and educate junior members of the team acting as a role model

To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources

To comply with the trusts vision values and behavioural compact

To support the development of high quality research across the trusts Acute and Community Services.

To work with the R& I lead clinician and others to help develop the research infrastructure within the organisation.

To participate in research & audit projects managing a caseload of study participants within the context of various clinical research projects. This will involve screening recruitment education and monitoring of research participants including the collection and documentation of accurate data which will involve working in outpatient clinics ward, and research office areas.

To work with colleagues to identify both commercial and non commercial studies relevant to this Trust and encourage participation in and recruitment to those studies.

To support the implementation of research findings into clinical practice contributing to staff education and training activities.

To co-ordinate research activity across the Trust in multiple specialities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge or experience in research.
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies.
• Appropriate post registration experience as a registered nurse.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff/projects.
• Experience of providing patient/staff education.
• Attended GCP training

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
• Current Part 1 NMC.
• Degree in clinical specialty or research

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of ICH GCP.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate own workload and that of others.
• Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Communication skills: Verbal to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients.
• Ability to explain complex clinical trial information.
• Written ability to produce written reports.
• Interpersonal ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence.
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages (including word, excel, powerpoint and outlook).
• Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation.
• Understanding of consent processes for research.
• Awareness of changing trends within health care.
• Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues.
• Knowledge of research ethics/R& D approval processes.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Job holder may be required to travel to/work at various sites.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Courteous.
• Calm/patient manner.
• Approachable.
• Reliable.
• Proactive.
• Strong motivation to work within the field of research.
• Diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
• Team worker with flexible approach to work.
• Willing to undertake personal development training as required.
• Self-motivated with the ability or organise and plan

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

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