Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies and improve employee experience. Main duties of the job
Location: Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally) Position Type: Permanent - Full time - 37.5 hours We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Nurse, to work in close collaboration with Chief Investigators/Principal investigators/Sub Investigators and external partners, to manage and deliver a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies. This post will be based within the respiratory research nurse team, therefore a clinical background within a respiratory setting would be advantageous. The role will involve project management of a pipeline of studies, supporting the set up and delivery of complex commercial and NIHR research portfolio studies. In addition, the post holder will work closely with our local investigators to support the development and delivery of homegrown research studies. Job responsibilities
This role will offer the right candidate a unique opportunity to continue their leadership and management journey, whilst maintaining clinical contact with patients and participants. Opportunities to be involved in all aspects of the research process from study design to delivery and study close out, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support the implementation of studies to ultimately gain evidence to improve patient treatments and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing & leading teams within an NHS setting, preferably a background in clinical research nursing and clinical experience within a respiratory setting. Evidence of managing projects, building, and developing relationships across organisations will also be beneficial. Key Responsibilities Responsible and accountable for the organisation and management of the research delivery team within an assigned specialty and/or project/s. Work in close collaboration with Chief Investigators, Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators to manage and deliver a complex portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research. Lead on the setting up, running, and recruiting to a portfolio of clinical trials within the specialty in collaboration with the Chief Investigator, Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators. Be jointly responsible for the planning, co-ordination, implementation, and delivery of clinical research activities on a daily basis. Maintain a visible presence for research within the designated specialty ensuring that patients, visitors, healthcare staff and the multidisciplinary team have access to expert clinical research senior staff. Through effective leadership ensure the research delivery team provides safe, responsive, caring and well led clinical trial activity and a positive patient experience is achieved. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current RN registration with NMC. MSc Degree in relevant field or evidence of equivalent professional/clinical experience. Professional clinical knowledge acquired through significant post registration, within the assigned specialty. Evidence of formal leadership & management training and continued CPD. Significant clinical experience in managing & leading teams within an NHS setting. Training in ICH-GCP clinical trial standards. Teaching qualification or equivalent experience of mentoring/supervising. Evidence of developing policy, guidelines, SOPs. Background in clinical research nursing, involvement in research/clinical publications. Experience
Minimum of 3 years experience in a Band 6 role or equivalent experience in a leadership role. Experience of leading and managing projects. Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development. Evidence of change management with relevant management leadership course. Evidence of leading a team or projects and evidence of outcomes from this. Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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