Band 5 ED Research Nurse.
Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives. If you have a background or interest in Emergency Medicine and want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique and exciting opportunity to become part of the clinical research delivery team here within the ED.
The ED Research Team coordinate a wide range of studies from Emergency care, Trauma, orthopaedics, mental health, elderly care, and medicine, both with adults and children, and work closely alongside all speciality teams to deliver best patient care.
The role involves day to day care of participants and clinical studies including screening, recruitment and follow up.
Our team derives from a variety of backgrounds to create a multidisciplinary research team working together to deliver emergency care and front door research to a wide range of patients presenting to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust from Plymouth and surrounding area.
For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Rosalyn Squire
Research Nurse Lead ED
[email protected]
01752 439455
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
The Clinical Research Nurse / Practitioner will work as part of the clinical research team within the Emergency Department to support the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
The post-holder will work with the Emergency Department Research team to plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. S/he will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. S/he will coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.
To develop skills of leadership and act as a role model to staff members.
To be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.
You will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.
Contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the Emergency Department.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Leadership
Have an understanding of the clinical research teamwork-plan and contribute to its achievement.
Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.
Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.
For further information please see attached job description
