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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research and Critical Care Nurse to lead the team of Research Nurses within Critical Care. It is a combined role that is anticipated will be equal parts Research and Clinical on the General Critical Care units. It is also anticipated that this role will support the development of research portfolio within the Anaesthetic and Operating Services Directorate.
- You will possess excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate that you have experience of caring for patients within the specialty of clinical research within Critical Care.
- You will also need to demonstrate your understanding of the research process, the importance of robust recruitment strategies and have knowledge of GCP and research legislation.
- You will demonstrate an ability to lead a research team – to motivate and encourage staff development and support all aspects of the research portfolio.
- You will work closely with clinical colleagues, to facilitate smooth and integrated patient pathways between clinical and research activity, therefore a willingness to work flexibly in a range of care settings is required.
- You will work as part of an experienced team of dedicated Research delivery staff including: Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Assistants, Data Coordinators and Research Coordinators, to provide a comprehensive and efficient clinical research delivery workforce.
The post holder will be responsible for the management and co-ordination and conduct of a portfolio of clinical research projects within the General Critical Care Departments based at the NGH and RHH campuses at STHFT. To ensure the research practice meets the requirements of all applicable legislation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The post holder will have responsibility for leading the team of Research nurses and clinical trials assistants. This will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input within this team and oversight of the rota for patient sample collection and clinical skills training. The post holder should also possess a clear overview strategically and operationally for the development of research programmes.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and sustaining their own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with the NMC Code.
As part of the co-ordination responsibilities the post holder will be expected to represent the CRF, and Critical Care research team at national and international meetings, with particular emphasis on study development.
The post holder will be expected to work clinically for part of their working week, this would usually be no more than half of their contracted hours.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Our patients and staff are not numbers they are individuals.
Proud to make a Difference is not just our slogan but the way we do things. If you are looking for a role or career that excites you, stretches your potential and gives you job satisfaction, we would love to hear from you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Duncan Tragheim Job title: Lead Nurse/CSM General Critical Care Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0114 2714123
Annabel White
Matron General Critical Care
[email protected]ext. 55078
