Acting Lead Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6 (subject to AfC Job Evaluation)
Main area Clinical Research Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 (subject to AfC Job Evaluation) Contract Secondment: 6 months ('acting up' position to cover a CTIMP research project) Hours Part time - hours per week Job ref -COR-9- Site Centre for Research and Development Town Derby Salary £, - £, pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing //6 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. This post would suit someone with experience of CTIMP's.
We have a fabulous opportunity to join Derbyshire Healthcare’s Research and Development team based at the Kingsway hospital site in Derby.
Applications are invited for a secondment to 'act up' into a Band 6 Lead Research Nurse role, based within the Centre for Research and Development at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
“It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. “
Main duties of the job
The Research and Development Team conducts National Institute of Health and Care Research Portfolio research, clinical audit and own account research on a wide variety of mental health and service provision related topics.
The successful candidate will be involved in leading the set up and delivery of complex NIHR portfolio research projects both Commercial and non-Commercial based. In particular we are looking for an individual to lead a Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product with participants who have Parkinson's Disease. Experience of CTIMPs is essential.
We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic person with strong clinical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to work within our team as a Band 6 Lead Research Nurse.
The ability to travel over a large geographical area is essential.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
12. •Registered Nurse
13. Post-graduate qualification or can demonstrate equivalent levels of experience
Desirable criteria
14. Good clinical practice in Research
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
15. •Recent and relevant experience of working in a health or social care environment with a minimum of 1-2 years experience at band 5 or above in a patient facing role
16. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and working across professional and organisational boundaries
17. Experience of staff supervision
18. Able to demonstrate familiarity with mental health practice and terminology
19. •Experience of working on Clinical Trials involving medicinal products (CTIMPs).
Desirable criteria
20. Experience of project management
21. Experience of running concurrent projects to quality standards and performance targets with minimal supervision
22. Involvement in research or experience of working in a clinical research environment with knowledge of research design, methods and governance processes
23. Experience of line management
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
24. Ability to communicate complex, study related information, to patients and their families - sometimes at time of distress for the patients/families
25. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
26. Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft office applications and the internet
27. Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel in order to carry out required duties
Desirable criteria
28. Clinical skills competency in phlebotomy and drug administration (within professional boundaries)
29. Clinical skills competency in processing of blood samples.
Further details / informal visits contact
NameGemma HarrisonJob titleResearch Clinical LeadEmail numberAdditional information
Joely Morgan
Lead Clinical Researcher