Research Nurse

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Nurse to join the R & D team for 37.5 hours/week as maternity cover within the gastroenterology and stroke team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse to develop and expand their career in clinical research. This post will be offered either as a Band 6 or a Band 5-6 developmental role depending on experience.

You will join a passionate, driven and caring team in a friendly, professional working environment. The team delivers a diverse portfolio of studies, both commercial and non-commercial to help improve patient care and outcomes.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Research Nurse with both relevant clinical and research experience. They need to be organised, self-motivated and aspire to further their knowledge and career in Clinical Research. Experience in gastroenterology and/or stroke is preferable. They will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, delivery, study close out and archiving. They will be required to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in order to autonomously manage a portfolio of research studies.

Successful applicants can expect an excellent friendly working environment, professional support and development opportunities. Training, mentoring and coaching will be provided to enhance your research skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the job is to assist, coordinate and implement a variety of research studies conducted within the Trust.

As a Research Nurse you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in these trials, facilitating high standards of nursing care and promoting the continuity of care of patients involved in these trials. This will involve recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate research data, all of which must be managed in accordance with ICH, GCP and the EU Directive on Clinical Trials and local HHFT SOP's. The post holder will be expected to develop relevant skills and knowledge relating to clinical trials, research methodology and requirements of local, national and international research regulations. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your caseload of clinical trial patients. You will promote the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.

The post holder will support and deputise for the Senior Research Nurse, ensuring effective leadership of others within research.

Working for our organisation

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing patients, visitors and staff with high quality services in a safe environment. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

We provide some specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides one service from multiple locations including our own three hospitals. Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) both provide a full range of planned and emergency services including accident and emergency, general and specialist surgery, general medicine, intensive care, rehabilitation, chemotherapy, diagnostic services, maternity, neonatal, gynaecology, paediatric care and outpatient clinics. Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH) provides community and hospital services including a minor injuries unit, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, day surgery, rehabilitation and maternity services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role of the Research nurse is to coordinate clinical research studies at HHFT.

Key responsibilities:
• Provide research nursing input into clinical research studies.
• Co-ordinate a group of patients enrolled in research studies.
• To support and maintain a framework to lead, deliver and support clinical supervision, mentorship and education for all staff and students.
• Work according to GCP and research governance standards for clinical trials.
• It is expected that the post holder will also provide non-specialty assistance to other Research Nurses conducting clinical research.
• Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct/Professional Practice Standards of your profession e.g. NMC, HPC etc.
• Maintain own professional development, maintaining a personal portfolio.
• Identify own needs for clinical supervision and the most appropriate way to implement this.
• Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• To adhere to Code of Conduct/Professional Standards of your Profession e.g. NMC or HCPC.
• Embrace and implement the vision and values of HHFT

The post holder will be required to work cross all sites in Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal
• Professional registration e.g NMC or HPC
• Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through experience or alternative study
• Training or experience in mentorship
• Good clinical practice training

Desirable criteria

• Communication skills learning or development

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience post registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Evidence of implementing significant change or developments that promote good practice
• Experience of managing a caseload of patients
• Experience working with Commercial and non - commercial clinical trials to GCP/EU directive standards

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in an acute clinical area
• Previous experience in Oncology / haematology

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria

• Ability to evaluate, assess and plan care for patients
• Demonstrates the required behaviour in keeping with the Trust values
• Excellent interpersonal Skills
• Accurate record keeping, time management skills and keeping calm under pressure
• Evidence of good team working, ability to work independently, communicate effectively
• Evidence of working in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to closure of a study.
• Experience of research delivery

Desirable criteria

• Phlebotomy skills
• The ability to work at problems from a unique or different angle
• Experience caring for Level 2 or level 3 patients

Essential

Essential criteria

• Evidence of being highly motivated, enthusiatic and able to attain goals, wants to improve and meet targets
• Flexible, patient focused positive and willing to work cross sites
• IT literate

Desirable criteria

• Responds positively to constructive feedback

Using AI in Your Application

We support the use of technology to help manage time and improve efficiency, but it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and accurately reflects your own skills, experience and values.

AI tools can be useful when drafting an application, but they should only be used to assist you. The content submitted must be your own work and an authentic representation of your knowledge, abilities and experiences.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may be rejected. For example, we may receive multiple applications containing identical or generic wording that does not reflect the individual applicant.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. For virtual interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of the room and confirm that no additional devices are being used. If AI use is suspected during an interview, we may pause the interview, ask questions regarding its use, or adapt our assessment approach.

Working in healthcare requires integrity, honesty and accountability. We expect all applications and assessments to be a genuine reflection of your own experience, knowledge and values.
Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part-time working wherever service needs allow.
Important Information About Your Application
Recruitment Process

Applications are submitted through our recruitment system, Trac. Following submission, all correspondence relating to your application will be sent from apps.trac.jobs. Please regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders.

Shortlisted candidates will normally be contacted at least five working days before their interview date.
Vacancy Closing Dates

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
English Language Requirement

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Pre-Employment Checks and Probation
Keeping Patients Safe

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive within our services.
Probationary Period

All new employees will be required to complete a six-month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

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