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Trosolwg o'r swydd

The post is central to the delivery of research in the Trust, and to support local services to deliver research projects which are included on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio. You will be responsible for the recruitment and follow up of service users to research studies. The role will involve undertaking study related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning and on-going care of research participants throughout the duration of the study.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post of Research Nurse is based at Gains Park, Shrewsbury, and involves travelling and working across the geographical area of Shropshire, and potentially beyond. 

The Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required are (please see job description for full details):

• First level nursing degree/qualification with current NMC registration.
• Appropriate years’ experience as a registered nurse.
• Strong organisational skills and work on own initiative.
• Able to line manage, train, and develop staff.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to a wide multidisciplinary team and patients.
• Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player.
• Ability to work flexible hours & travel across geographical sites as required to meet service needs.  
• Adaptability to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing environments.
• Clinical skills: venepuncture, specimen collection, clinical observations, and assessments.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.