Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 453-24-6393913
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lynfield Mount Hospital
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Research Nurse to work with our Research & Development Team on a 2-year fixed term basis, with the view to extend.
The post holder will be required to work with a range of services across BDCFT (including In-patient and Community Health Services).
The Research Nurse works as part of the Research & Development team to support the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
You will work with the research team to plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. Develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national organisations and agencies.
Also be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.
Working under the supervision of Clinical Studies Officer/Senior Research Nurse, you will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and is accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need be organised, motivated and able to prioritise their own workload. Responsibilities will include assisting in the recruitment into, and support of, service users/carers/patients in clinical studies. This will involve supporting other clinicians and managers by helping to identify potential participants, providing information about research governance, research protocols, and carrying out recruitment and follow up assessments as required by the research protocol.
A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Closing date: 4th November 2024
Shortlisting: w/c 4th November 2024
Interviews TBC
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current Registered Nurse/Mental Health/General or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate degree
- Health Research qualifications eg. MPhil, MSc by Research etc
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of project delivery or development in NHS/non-NHS setting.
- Proven ability and experience to work effectively autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience working in an NHS or clinical research setting.
- Experience in an NHS clinical environment or non-NHS research setting
- Experience of undertaking participant assessments as part of research project
- Understanding and experience of research methodology.
- Experience of recruitment and data collection in research studies
- Experience of working to GCP guidelines and/or other regulatory frameworks for clinical/non-clinical research.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- iftikhar khan
- Job title
- Research Delivery Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07930932225
- Additional information
Mark Dawson, Head of Research and Knowledge Services - [email protected]
List jobs with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors