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Job summary

Main area
Surgery/U&EC/Medicine
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (or Secondment)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-C-6644017
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2024 23:59

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Research Nurse/Practitioner - Huntingdon

Band 5

Job overview

Have you considered applying your research skills and knowledge in practice?

Our dedicated research team is seeking a Registered Nurse/Practitioner to contribute to a wide range of research projects across various specialties, including EMED, Surgery, and FISS. We welcome applicants from diverse clinical backgrounds, and you will be primarily based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with some cross-site working at Peterborough City Hospital as needed.

Your clinical expertise and commitment to continuous professional development will be invaluable to our multidisciplinary research team. Comprising Nurses, Practitioners, Clinical Trials Assistants, R&D Office staff, local clinicians, and research networks, our team is committed to delivering high-quality research across the Trust’s services.

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 1-year post-registration clinical experience which will have allowed you to develop a solid foundation of clinical skills and knowledge which are essential for working in a research environment.

As a Research Nurse/Practitioner, you will be responsible for identifying and recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, coordinating patient visits, completing case report forms, and maintaining accurate study documentation in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills are essential for this role.

This position has the potential to become permanent.

Main duties of the job

You will be working effectively within our clinical research team across the Trust supporting the staff, manage caseload of patients.

You will maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. You will provide research information to patients and their relatives, and act as a resource and support to them, explaining practical aspects of clinical research.

Patients’ consent in research is very important. Therefore, you facilitate the informed consent process, in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that the patient and relatives fully understand the nature of the research.

A main responsibility of your role will be ensuring that the study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, to ensure safety of study participants  safety to enter the study.

As part of your research duties, you will monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and ensure changes to treatment as required by the research protocol. You will arrange collection of blood and any other research samples required as part of the clinical research, and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens in conjunction with local clinical and nursing teams, phlebotomy and laboratory staff.

 

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role. 

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Live registration with an appropriate professional body
  • Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
  • GCP Certification or working towards
  • Evidence of relevant post registration qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 1-year post-registration clinical experience
  • Articulates understanding of prioritising clinical issues
  • Explaining complex concepts to patients
  • Experience of using MS Office and Excel spreadsheet
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working within the Urgent & Emergency Care, Medical or Surgical Specialities
  • Experience of working in a research setting, particularly in managing clinical trials or participant recruitment
  • Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Collaborating with other agencies
  • Role of Ethics, HRA, R&D legislation, and the consent process in clinical researc

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a caseload and manage time effectively
  • Effective communication skills with patients and families
  • Strong communication skills, both written ad oral with the ability to explain complex concepts to patients and colleagues
  • Effective multidisciplinary team working and a team player
  • Demonstrated experience in managing data with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data collection skills
  • Demonstrates commitment to the principles of clinical governance and clinical supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrated clinical skills in a range of disciplines
  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Report writing and presentation skills
  • Competent with database applications and data presentation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Terri-Anne Baker
Job title
Research Team leader
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Please  email Terri- Anne Baker [email protected]  if you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role or to arrange a visit to learn more about what the role would involve.

Available Monday-Friday 

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