Job overview
The University of Sheffield department of neuroscience brings together internationally-recognised expertise in medicine, science and engineering to improve the lives of patients and families affected by neurological, sensory and developmental disorders. The collaborative, multidisciplinary approach alongside cutting-edge facilities enables the latest scientific knowledge to be translated into real-world solutions and better outcomes for patients.
Since its opening, the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) has played a key role in delivering our research objectives. Providing world-renowned research centred around the treatment of neurological disorders including Motor Neurone Disease, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. SITraN has grown immensely and developed into a leading global facility which is at the forefront of research and expertise, pioneering new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and bringing new hope to patients and families across the country.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will report directly to the Trust Research Matron, working within a team of dedicated and specialised research nurses to manage and coordinate clinical research projects involving patients living with the medical conditions supported by the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre – neurological, cardiovascular and infectious an immune conditions).
As a key part of the team, the Research Sister/Charge Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients in line with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards.
The Research Sister/Charge Nurse will work as part of the larger research team to develop and deliver recruitment targets and strategies to meet these targets. The post holder will ensure that research safeguards are in place to protect the well-being of research participants and that research is conducted within the Regulatory Framework. The post holder will be expected to work shifts including night shifts to support research delivery.
As part of the co-ordination responsibilities the post holder will be expected to represent the BRC team at national and international meetings.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all 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.
Working in partnership with The University of Sheffield’s department of neuroscience, Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STH) receives National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funding to support a wide and varied portfolio of research activity. It is the host for NIHR Clinical Research Network; Yorkshire and Humber (CRN; Y&H) and receives funding to support early phase, exploratory clinical trial activity facilitated through the Sheffield NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF), as well as a number of other awards including Devices for Dignity and NIHR CLAHRC.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 2 years due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. RGN Level one
2. NMC registered
3. To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
4. Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications
5. First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
7. Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
8. Experience of delivering early phase research studies
9. Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
11. Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
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.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
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.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
12. JD (PDF, 624.3KB)
13. PS (PDF, 184.6KB)
14. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
15. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
16. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
17. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
18. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
19. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
20. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameRebecca Pyecroft-OxleyJob titleTrust research MatronEmail addressr.pyecroft-oxley@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2711554Additional information
Professor Chris McDermott
Consultant Neurologist MND
c.j.mcdermott@sheffield.ac.uk