Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our team within a highly successful and nationally recognised research department. This exciting role offers the opportunity to co‑ordinate the Vaccine and Infection portfolio work including supporting colleagues within the STRIVE Team. The STRIVE Team works across a diverse portfolio of studies including vaccine trials, primary care research, diabetes, endocrinology, dermatology, immunology, infection and Genitourinary Medicine (GUM).

This post is offered at 1 WTE (37.5 hours per week), worked over five days at 7.5 hours per day. Flexibility will be required to support the needs of the research portfolio and participating specialties. In return, you will have the opportunity to build and progress your research career within one of the UK's most successful research environments, supported by an experienced department, a collaborative team culture and a commitment to professional growth and excellence.

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience within clinical research, and act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. The postholder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. They will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies.

They will coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.

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. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for the operational delivery of the clinical research team work‑plan within the relevant specialties
• Manage research performance within the relevant specialty in relation to team activities and study timelines.
• 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.
• Act as line manager for junior members of the research staff as applicable (e.g. Research Nurse/Practitioner, Research Assistant Practitioner, Research HCA, and Research Administrator). This will include clinical supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Ensure all staff within sphere of responsibility have access to essential training and achieve 100% compliance.
• Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies including proactively managing sickness and performance in line with the Trust policy.
• Ensure the health, safety and security of the clinical research team within sphere of responsibility
• Lead in the recruitment of Research Nurses/Practitioners within the relevant team.
• Assist the Team Lead with the training and development of clinical research practitioners and administrators to ensure retention of staff and workforce development where possible.

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC
• Demonstrable mentorship experience/ qualification. Proven Management/ Leadership demonstrable experience or Qualification

• Research methodology training;
  Higher degree/study of research design /methodology in clinical or social care setting or equivalent;
  Teaching qualification/ demonstrable experience;
  Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, or other including informed consent