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Research Engagement Nurse
The closing date is 01 September 2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse or Allied Health Professional to support Patient and Community Involvement and Engagement work for the Research and Innovation Department at UHSussex.
As a valued member of the team you will help to recruit and retain a group of motivated UHSussex Public Research Champions with the aim of raising awareness and understanding of research and innovation amongst our staff and patients. This exciting position will provide the ideal opportunity to develop experience of leading a group of Research Champions and become an expert resource for development of inclusive patient and community involvement and engagement in our research and innovation activities.
Clinical experience, leadership skills and evidence of teaching skills are essential and comprehensive support for the applicant will be provided.
The post is 0.4 WTE, weekdays only
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide establish excellent communication with the public to promote the Research Champion role and develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of professional and non-professional boundaries within and outside the Trust to facilitate the Public Research Champion initiative.
The post holder will also be responsible for promoting research within UHSussex departments and manage the Public Research Champions service, setting the direction and maintaining the progress of the aims of the Research Champions group in line with the UHSussex Strategy. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work as a team member and under own direction.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Service Delivery and Improvement
* Assist in the implementation and review of Public Research Champion related guidance and otheroperational documents or policies.
* Demonstrate understanding and active engagement in achieving the goals of the UHSussex Research and Innovation Strategy
* To collaborate with senior team and administrators to ensure that Research Champion activities are managed within an efficient time frame
* To work with within the multi-disciplinary team to identify and recruit potential Research Champions
* To use UHSussex resources effectively and with care and encourage others to do the same
* Ensure that stock levels of promotional materials and associated equipment are maintained adequately
* Broader support for research engagement including participating in the UHSussex Research Engagement Working Group.
* Facilitate a platform the development of wider research engagement opportunities and providing Signposting to other groups.
* To act as an expert for the promotion and advocacy of the Research Champion role, acting as a positive role model
* Actively engage with patients and healthcare staff to raise awareness of research opportunities.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
* Professional Registration
* Experience and Qualifications
* Skills
* People Management and Development
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Specific Requirements
* Freedom to Act
* Professional Registration
* Experience and Qualifications
* Skills
* People Management and Development
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Specific Requirements
* Freedom to Act
Person Specification
* Professional Registration
* Experience and Qualifications
* Skills
* People Management and Development
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Specific Requirements
* Freedom to Act
* Professional Registration
* Experience and Qualifications
* Skills
* People Management and Development
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Specific Requirements
* Freedom to Act
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Parkview, Park Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-7167154-AUG25
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Parkview, Park Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex
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