NHS
Job title:
Research Nurse/Practitioner
Company
NHS
Job description
Are you a passionate and dedicated healthcare professional looking to expand your career in clinical research? Join our dynamic Research & Development team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Research Nurse, where you’ll play a key role in advancing patient care through innovative research studies.This opportunity is for a Nurse to work within the Research and Development Department supporting a range of both non-commercial and commercial research studies across the Trust, with particular emphasis on the cardiology department.We value our Research Nurses highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised so that you can conduct research safely as part of the South West Research Network. Providing a career pathway for further development within Research.Informal visits/chats are recommended – contact Helen Mills on Tel: 01823344906 or email : [email protected]Main duties of the jobAs Research Nurse, you’ll be involved in the safe conduct of research in cardiology, vascular and potentially other areas of research as part of the South West Research Network.Key Responsibilities
- Recruit and support patients participating in clinical trials.
- Ensure informed consent and provide ongoing patient care.
- Collect and record accurate study data.
- Liaise with clinical teams, research sponsors, and study coordinators.
- Maintain compliance with UK and EU research governance standards.
- Work flexibly to meet study requirements, including occasional weekend work.
You’ll be supported to utilise a patient centred approach, have excellent communication skills and be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants whilst maximising compliance.If you’re excited by the prospect of combining your clinical expertise with research, we’d love to hear from you!About usAs an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan — there is truly something for everyone!Date posted30 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number184-OL-PU-1200Job locationsMusgrove Park HospitalMusgrove RoadTauntonSomersetTA1 5DAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered Healthcare ProfessionalMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postAbility to evaluate the significance of researchAble to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practiceThorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditionsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Desirable
- Basic Understanding of research governanceBasic knowledge of research methodologyKnowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery
ExperienceEssential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/SurgeryRecent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Flexible working arrangementsCommitted to further professional developmentExcellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)Remain calm in stressful situationsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamGood listening skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Additional CriteriaEssential
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Ability to work at different locations across SFT sitesWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered Healthcare ProfessionalMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postAbility to evaluate the significance of researchAble to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practiceThorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditionsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Desirable
- Basic Understanding of research governanceBasic knowledge of research methodologyKnowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery
ExperienceEssential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/SurgeryRecent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Flexible working arrangementsCommitted to further professional developmentExcellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)Remain calm in stressful situationsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamGood listening skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Additional CriteriaEssential
- Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Ability to work at different locations across SFT sitesWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Job date
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:58:48 GMT
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