Job overview
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Nurse currently working in York or Scarborough with an interest in research, we would encourage you to apply for this position!
The York Research and Innovation department has an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our team for a 12 month secondment. This would be a combined clinical and Research post (split of hours to be discussed at interview).
You will be supporting our Mission of enhancing patient outcomes and experiences through access to research, for all our patients and staff. And our Vision of working together to strengthen the research culture within our Trust and to embed research into everyday clinical practice.
Experience of working on clinical trials and management of a portfolio of studies and completion of Good Clinical Practice training would be advantageous.
For current NHS employees, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for this post on a secondment basis.
Please also note we will only conduct face to face interviews on Wednesday 25th May.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Research Nurse is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, within the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Research Delivery Network.
The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.
You will work as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials.
You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.
Working for our organisation
For further information about the Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
4. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
5. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
6. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
7. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
8. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. Registered Nurse
10. Diploma level education or equivalent
11. Training in ICH-GCP clinical trial standards and the detailed trial-specific rules it provides for administration and record keeping – if formal training not already undertaken, willingness to be sent on training course at start of the job
Desirable criteria
12. Working towards degree or equivalent
13. Post registration qualification in Speciality
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Professional clinical knowledge of nursing patients or patient care, acquired through at least 2 years post registration experience.
15. Understanding of the local and National nursing agenda.
16. Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks / National guidance.
17. Evidence of continued professional development.
18. Understanding of research based practice.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
19. Liaise with consultants, other medical staff and health professionals to ensure satisfactory communication with patients and seamless delivery of care.
20. Maintain accurate clinical, research and other records using the Trust’s documentation or clinical trial site files and data collection instruments
Desirable criteria
21. Receive complex information about design and conduct of specific clinical trials from Chief Investigators and national or regional Network co-ordination staff.
22. Communicate complex information, which may sometimes be highly sensitive, to patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring that they are fully informed and able to participate in decisions about their own care
23. Participate in MHRA inspections; interact with Inspectors, answering their questions, contributing to preparation of responses in writing
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
24. Ability to make judgements about a range of clinical issues or complex patient conditions.
25. Ability to deal with telephone enquiries from staff, patients and carers, using judgement to respond or refer to appropriate personnel.
26. Ability to ensure all trial data are collected within specified time constraints.
Desirable criteria
27. Ability to plan and co-ordinate research activities including activities carried out by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
28. Ability to identify patients who may be eligible for trials and evaluate their eligibility in relation to complex research protocols, referring to other professionals as necessary.