About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced registered healthcare professionals to join the Research and Innovation Directorate at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for a registered professional with an interest in Research to further develop skills, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients. Due to the number of vacancies we have, we are recruiting into various specialities, please specify the area of your interest in your application form.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking confident and experienced healthcare professionals, who are passionate about delivering high quality care, who enjoys a challenge and would welcome the opportunity to develop research. You will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of clinical research trials, both commercial and non-commercial at UHNM. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a smooth delivery of care to patients in clinical trials. You need to be an excellent team player, have good communication skills, excellent time management skills and attention to detail is a must.
The successful applicant will be part of the Research Delivery Team which involves recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will be responsible for supporting the Research Team in meeting its responsibilities for continuing and raising recruitment into all studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details. Please also contact Ukraina Garcia for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC or HCPC registered nurse, midwife or other healthcare professional. Relevant Healthcare Degree or equivalent experience. Evidence of on-going personal development
Desirable
Research Training (e.g. GCP, Valid Informed Consent)
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential
Post registration experience in an NHS environment Evidence of the ability to manage a significant project effectively Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Phlebotomy skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)