Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Development
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-THQ2071224
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- 05/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 20/01/2025
Employer heading
Senior Research Sister
Band 7
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Research is a rewarding and patient centred career!
The research conducted at UHS is focused on the health and well-being of our patients and their families, and significantly contributes to the future progress of healthcare for all patients. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone with a passion for respiratory medicine and clinical research, who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
We can truly make a difference to an individual’s care and experience within UHS, and we strive to ensure that research is considered as a treatment option for all eligible patients. By working closely with clinical teams and integrating research into clinical pathways, the opportunities for both research and our team are expanding.
We currently have a vacancy within the Clinical Research Facility for a Band 7 Senior Research Sister/Charge Nurse in the respiratory team. This is a pivotal role where you will oversee the management of the respiratory research team to ensure optimal delivery of studies in the respiratory portfolio. The post holder will provide professional, operational, and clinical leadership and management of research staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team acting as a role model, providing specialist clinical and research advice with responsibility for clinical service, delivery staff and research governance issues.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will provide oversight and support to Research Nurses/Midwives, AHPs, Clinical Research Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants for new and ongoing, respiratory research studies translating scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study feasibility and start-up to delivery and close out of a study. You will utilise your clinical skills and research expertise through set-up and delivery. You will join our current team of Senior Research Sisters/Charge Nurses/AHPs who are committed to driving forward the research strategy here at UHS for the benefit of respiratory patients and their families.
This is an exciting and rewarding role for a nurse with respiratory or research experience. This role combines team management with the opportunity to deliver cutting-edge research, working in partnership with patients to improve health and access to novel treatments. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the continued success of the respiratory research team. You will need excellent project management skills and you must be able to trouble-shoot and problem-solve to keep challenging studies on track. Excellent communication skills are required to provide guidance and support to the team whilst liaising with the wider team and Investigators across the department. The ability to communicate with staff and colleagues at all levels and disciplines in an engaging manner is essential. Good IT skills will be required.
Respiratory Knowledge: A deep understanding of respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD and interstitial lung disease and proficiency in performing respiratory procedures like spirometry and bronchoscopies would be advantageous.
Leadership: Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise junior research nurses and other staff. This includes providing guidance on research best practices and fostering a supportive and educational environment.
We welcome informal visits. If you would like to learn more about the role and our team, please do contact:
Wadza
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 023 8120 4045
Nikki
Email:[email protected]
Tel: 023 8120 2722
Abigail
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 023 8120 4479
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Masters degree in a health care related subject or relevant equivalent experience
- Registered Nurse or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC HCPC)
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Experience of teaching and mentorship
Desirable criteria
- Recognised qualification in teaching and mentorship
- Recognised qualification in relevant speciality
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of working with patients at a senior level
- Clinical Research experience
- Relevant speciality experience
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health care
- Recent management experience
- Recent NHS experience or equivalent
- Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
Desirable criteria
- Research coordinator experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills – evidence of ability to help/support junior staff
- Ability to work independently assessing and treating patients participating in research
Desirable criteria
- Experience of budgetary control
- Venesection
- Cannulation
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Name: Nikki Cullum
- Job title
- Senior Research Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 2722
- Additional information
Name: Abigail Jones
Job title: Senior Research Sister
Tel: 023 8120 4479
Email: [email protected]
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