Lead Research Nurse/AHP/Clinical Researcher
NHS AfC: Band 6 (subject to AfC Job Evaluation)
Main area Clinical ResearchGrade NHS AfC: Band 6 (subject to AfC Job Evaluation)Contract months (fixed term/secondment with potential to extend beyond)Hours Full time - hours per week (:-:, Monday-Friday. Occasional out of hours may be required)Job ref -COR-2- Site Centre for Research and DevelopmentTown DerbySalary £, - £, pa, pro rataSalary period YearlyClosing //5 :
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
Applications from a variety of different clinical/professional backgrounds are invited, including Nursing, AHPs, Psychology, etc.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria.
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 (if already employed by the NHS) or fixed term contract opportunity, for a Band 6 Lead Clinical Researcher/Research Nurse/Research OT (depending on the applicant's professional/clinical background) role, based within the Centre for Research and Development at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
If you want to gain research experience by using your clinical skills to support the delivery of high quality nationally funded research focused on improving patient care in the NHS, please apply.
“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. We are currently looking to increase our commercial research activity.
We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic person with strong clinical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to join our team as a Band 6 Clinical Researcher.
The ability to travel over a large geographical area is essential.
Knowledge of research methods and design is not essential but applicants must have an interest in clinical research and experience in the field of mental health would be of real benefit.
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/Allied Health Care or other Registered Professional or equivalent relevant degree/experience
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
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of project management
20. Experience of running concurrent projects to quality standards and performance targets with minimal supervision
21. Involvement in research or experience of working in a clinical research environment with knowledge of research design, methods and governance processes
22. Experience of line management
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
23. Ability to communicate complex, study related information, to patients and their families - sometimes at time of distress for the patients/families
24. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
25. Excellent organisational skills with ability to run concurrent projects with minimal supervision
26. Ability to act on one’s own initiative and work autonomously
27. Ability to manage and prioritise workload to deadlines
28. Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft office applications and the internet
29. Ability to maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping to quality standards
30. Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel in order to carry out required duties
Desirable criteria
31. Clinical skills competency in phlebotomy and drug administration (within professional boundaries)
32. Clinical skills competency in processing of blood samples.
Further details / informal visits contact
NameJoely MorganJob titleLead Clinical ResearcherEmail numberAdditional information
Frazer Tansley
Lead Research Nurse