Interview will be held on 20th Sept 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for anexperienced NURSE, or PARAMEDIC to join the Research and Development Team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Research Nurse/Senior Research Paramedic.

Berkshire Healthcare is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. We are currently welcoming a newSenior Research Nurse/Research Paramedic to our friendly team. Applicants will be accepted from experienced Registered Nurses (NMC) or Paramedics (HCPC).

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated individual withprevious experience of working in healthcare. This is an opportunity to join our busy Research and Development delivery team working on research studies from a range of specialties including Mental Health and Community Health Services.

This post is based out of the University of Reading and provides support across the entire Trust. As such you will be required to travel as needed by the role and therefore a time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supporting hybrid working (working from home and Trust sites) where appropriate.

Work Pattern : Usually Mon-Fri 9-5 but some flexibility may be required.

Main duties of the job

• You will be trained to support a variety of research studies and working in conjunction with the research and development team, will co-ordinate, facilitate and manage day to day activities for concurrent research studies across a diverse range of specialties.

• Main duties include managing the implementation of research protocols, identification, recruitment, monitoring and support of patients through the research process as well as providing research support as necessary to study teams and clinicians.

• The role involves collecting accurate data, management of tissue or other biological samples, carrying out clinical assessments, document generation and control, and ensuring research is conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), current legislation and research governance standards.

• You will be trained to support a variety of research studies and working in conjunction with the research and development team, will co-ordinate, facilitate and manage day to day activities for concurrent research studies across a diverse range of specialties.

• Main duties include managing the implementation of research protocols, identification, recruitment, monitoring and support of patients through the research process as well as providing research support as necessary to study teams and clinicians.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

• A passion for research

• Excellent communication skills

• IT skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sarra Blackman on 07342 058725 or email Sarra at: research@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse or Paramedic) or degree in a relevant subject

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Willing to undertake training
• Venepuncture skills or a willingness to undertake venepuncture training

Previous Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years' experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Awareness of GDPR and data protection issues related to NHS research
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of research in a healthcare setting
• Experience of public speaking
• Experience of report writing

Desirable

• Understanding of research design, methodology and application to enable data collection
• Previous supervision experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to network within a wide and diverse community both clinical and research-orientated

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility
• Proven ability to work confidently and autonomously
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to coordinate numerous research studies at once
• Ability to be compassionate, caring and respectful when interacting with patients, carers and colleagues
• Ability to travel in a time efficient way to multiple sites across the operational area of the Trust

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Research & Development

Reading

RG6 6BZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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