Specialist Research Nurse chez Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you want to be at the forefront of new treatments and technology within healthcare?

Are you looking for a new and different career pathway while still maintaining your clinical skills and patient care?

If you are and would like to join a dynamic and caring team, delivering a varied research portfolio then keep reading. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our successful Research and Innovation Department, working as a Specialist Research Nurse within the Cardiology Research Team. Due to significant growth in our trust wide studies the post holder will be expected to work across a diverse portfolio of studies delivering research in several cardiology sub-specialities including heart failure, arrythmia and acute coronary syndromes. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of high quality Commercial and National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies and will be expected to contribute to all aspects of trial delivery across the Trust.

Working with the other Specialist Research Nurses in the Cardiology Research Team, you will be responsible for delivering the diverse portfolio, providing high quality care from recruitment through to follow up, closeout and archive. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Research nursing team, Principal Investigators, and support staff, to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), and trial specific protocols.

Main Duties

We are looking for a registered nurse with sound cardiology and/or research experience, excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, whilst possessing a keen eye for detail. Previous experience in delivering research trials and/or cardiology knowledge would be advantageous but robust training will be provided to those who have no experience in this area. Leadership skills are essential to support both team and portfolio development, and there may be a requirement to undertake line management within this role so previous experience of managing or supervising junior staff is essential as is an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work actively to support recruiting patients in line with NIHR targets. There may be times when you will be asked to support other areas to achieve these targets including off site such as community hospitals and the Portsmouth Research Hub.

The post holder will be supported by the Cardiology Research team, senior research nurses and our clinicians and Principal Investigators. This role is ideal for a highly motivated nurse who is keen to further develop their experience in clinical research nursing to help shape the future of health care. In return, you will be provided with opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills in delivering research. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Research department, Principal Investigators and research support staff, to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), and trial specific protocols.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to come and meet the team to learn more about the role and the portfolio that we are delivering at Portsmouth. Please arrange this by contacting Serena Howe on 02392 286000 ext. 3773 or email [email protected]

Essential

• Current RN Adult / RGN registration with NMC
• Degree in relevant field
• Evidence of recent CPD
• 2 years clinical post registration experience
• Effective leadership, motivation and team building skills.
• Articulate and knowledgeable in current health care and Clinical Trials issues.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to make clinical decisions and judgments.
• Critical appraisal skills.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and current Trials’ Regulations (EU Directive Clinical Trials)
• Health Promotion

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Management /Leadership Course training.

• Post graduate level qualification in Research, Healthcare related subject or equivalent.

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training for Research.

• Previous experience of project management and/or participating in the co-ordination of Clinical Trials.

• Previous experience of leadership and management.

• Evidence of systems development and change management.

• Phlebotomy  

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.   

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.