Job overview
As research sister / charge nurse you will work under the supervision of Senior Research Nurses providing care to patients within the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF). They will be responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of the CRF’s clinical research portfolio, ensuring patient safety is upheld and that clinical research activity is compliant with governance requirements.
The post holder will need to possess an understanding of research processes, regulatory and governance arrangements, as well as an understanding of the core business and function of the CRF. They will work to ensure the unit’s activity meets national and local NHS targets.
The post holder will manage multiple and competing deadlines, displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will be responsible for managing problems, sometimes at short notice. We therefore expect the knowledge, drive, and resilience to see problems through.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and sustaining their own knowledge to meet NMC revalidation requirements. They will work with our T&E lead and clinical educator to keep their knowledge and skills up to date and set personal objectives for continuing professional development.
As part of the role the post holder may be expected to represent the CRF at Regional, National and International meetings. Therefore confidence and professionalism amongst a range of stakeholders are essential characteristics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the CRF Team Leaders to deliver an expanding portfolio of commercial, experimental medicine and grant funded research. They will ensure the safe and efficient delivery of research to meet National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) strategic aims and objectives.
They will possess an understanding of research processes and governance arrangements and have a detailed insight of the core business of the CRF to ensure the unit’s activity meets National and Local clinical governance requirements.
The post holder will work closely with CRF partners and stakeholders to facilitate the safe, effective and efficient delivery of clinical research, prioritising patient safety and data integrity. They will ensure all clinical research activity is compliant with research and clinical governance requirements.
The ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines is essential, therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are imperative, along with a resourceful, positive and adaptable approach to the role.
The post holder will be expected to promote positive work behaviours and attitudes in line with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals PROUD values. They will be required to provide management and clinical decision-making support to the team leaders and senior management team in a range of clinical management scenarios.
Working for our organisation
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a joint venture between the University of Sheffield (UoS) and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The CRF has a base in two of the main acute sites of the Trust: the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH) and the Northern General Hospital (NGH), and provides a highly skilled team of clinical and administrative staff to support STH, UoS and the wider research community to deliver an extensive portfolio of clinical research activity within specified study timelines and targets.
The CRF supports a wide and increasing portfolio of studies across a breadth of clinical specialities. It provides an excellent environment to develop research skills and provides an education and development programme for clinical researchers. The CRF is a service delivery engine and works collaboratively across the organisation to provide researchers with a cross-city unit dedicated to delivering research for the benefit of patients. The CRF has been awarded an NIHR grant to further develop Experimental Medicine in South Yorkshire.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Maintaining up to date systems and processes to support staff, patients and researchers is essential to ensure research carried out in the CRF is delivered to the highest possible standard, adhering to Research Governance and the Regulatory Framework.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered General Nurse - Adult, with valid NMC registration.
2. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
3. Educated to degree level or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
4. Extensive evidence of continuous professional development, including post graduate qualifications and/or academic research qualifications.
5. Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
Desirable criteria
6. Management qualifications or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Extensive experience working at AFC Band 5 or above within an acute speciality, related field, or experience of working in a clinical research environment
Desirable criteria
8. Experience obtaining informed consent
9. Experience of delivering early phase research studies
10. Strong IT skills, competent in standard software packages and databases.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload
12. Ability to work using own initiative and prioritise to meet competing service needs.
13. Advanced organisational, time and project management skills
14. Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to form positive relationships at all levels
Desirable criteria
15. Demonstrable leadership qualities
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
16. Integrity; Cares about and knows the importance of doing the right thing and making a difference. Possesses a straight talking and honest, whilst being diplomatic, communication style.
17. Ownership; Driven to get things done to ensure that both they and their team achieve. Sets very high standards for themselves, their team and clinical area.
18. Delivery; Likes to be ‘hands on’ in the delivery of patient care in their department. Possesses a ‘can do’ positive approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough. Able to think ahead, anticipate issues before they arise, plan accordingly and be confident in own decision making.
19. Relating; Pick up on other people’s needs sensing when something is wrong, calm under pressure. Good at explaining things in simple and straightforward ways that others find easy to understand.
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
20. JD (PDF, 480.3KB)
21. Band 6 research nurse PS (PDF, 504.6KB)
22. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
23. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
24. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
25. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
26. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
27. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
28. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameAlex RadfordJob titleCRF MatronEmail addressAlex.Radford2@nhs.netTelephone number0114 271 3339Additional information
Joanne.Kadziola@nhs.net (CRF Matron)
0114 271 3339