About this role
Job summary
12 month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity
Do you have a passion for research? Are you looking to work for a flexible team, playing a key role in widely recognised research studies?
The NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility (CRF), located at the main hospital and the Quadram Institute (Norwich Research Park) is one of 28 NIHR - partly funded clinical research facilities networked across the UK.Team NNUH's Research and Development department have a position for a Clinical Research Nurse in the Women's and Children's team.
The team's shared goal is; to undertake clinical research to improve treatment and care of patients here at NNUH and beyond. The ideal candidate will be dedicated and recognise the goal's significance; as well as the importance of the Trust PRIDE values. Research is highly regulated; you should have an understanding of trial protocols and policies, and an awareness of research governance.
As post-holder, you will play a key role in ground-breaking research studies. This post is perfect for an organised individual who is happy to work independently and as part of a wider team. We regularly hit targets and are known for the innovative research projects we have facilitated.
If you like to be kept busy and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you have made a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and their families participating in clinical trials within NICU. You will be people focused in your approach; recruiting, educating and monitoring those in the trial, and will collect and document your findings accurately.
You will have excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible approach to the workload. You should be a qualified Registered Nurse or have vast experience as a Band 4, working within maternity or NICU, preferably with research experience.
Because this post is for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Research is a highly regulated field, the role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the regulations. You should therefore have a good understanding of research procedures, documentation and policies, as well as an awareness of local, national and international research governance issues.
Our strong links with the Norwich Research Park and the University of East Anglia as well as colleagues around the region, means you will have the opportunity to network and share knowledge and findings.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register OR Degree in a health, life science or research related subject or equivalent experience working within a clinical research environment.
Experience Essential
Understanding of the research process
Skills Essential
Flexible and adaptable approach to work in a variety of areas, i.e. clinics, wards, NIHR CRF facility Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work well as part of a team Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload Clinical skills relevant to the role e.g. phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG recording, administration of IV infusions
Attitude & Aptitude Essential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)