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Job summary

Main area
RESEARCH
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
218-NM-B6-6493313
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry
Town
Coventry
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
16/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Research Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research profession?

If so you may be the person we are looking for.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated registered nurse to join our friendly, dynamic Research and Development Research Nursing Teams. Together with other team members the post holder will provide a Research Nursing Service for the Oncology/Haematology Department based at UHCW. 

**Please be advised there is a proposed interview date 16th August 2024.**

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work predominantly on  Oncology and Haematology research studies .

The post holder will work collaboratively with Leading Principal Investigators, Research team and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide an opportunity for patients to participate in research studies. The Research Sister/Charge nurse will lead on complex studies and manage a caseload of their own together with supporting other studies within the bounds of their registration. They will be expected to participate in the recruitment of patients into clinical research, including clinical trials of drugs and new interventions within set time limits. When working on clinical trials he/she will monitor the patients and observe for side effects reporting according to set protocols. An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Therefore the post holder will require excellent documentation, organisational and time management skills.

The post holder will work in conjunction with other team members ensuring all research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted within the research governance framework.

Whilst previous experience in clinical research would be an advantage, applications are welcomed from candidates with solid nursing experience  and who can show evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to learn.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Ensure care to patients is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures and the research protocol

2. Co-ordinate the care of own case load of clinical trial / research patients in addition to oversight of junior team members caseloads

3. Work unsupervised in all areas related to clinical trials and research studies and supervise the work of junior team members.

4.  Attend Multi-disciplinary Meetings, and appropriate clinics, to assess volunteers/patients for eligibility for research and recruit new patients, to act as a resource to the members of the MDT. Communicate information regarding clinical decisions to patients, carers and the MDT as required.

5. Ensure that trial specific clinical investigations / procedures are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and maintain safety in the trial.

6. Recognise and report / manage any complaints from patients/ carers.

7.  Take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses and act as a resource to ensure they optimise their clinical research skills and potential.
8.  Assist in the education and support of other health care professionals to enable them to
care for patients participating in clinical trials or other research studies.
9.  Respond to change in line with the needs of the service

Candidates must have a current NMC registration to continue with the application.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description. 

Person specification

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Knowledge

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Skills

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kay Sanders
Job title
Senior Research Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
024 7696 7151
Additional information

Linda Wimbush

Senior Research Sister

[email protected]

024 7696 7151

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