About this role
Job summary
Are you interested in supporting the development of evidence-based care and new treatments in the speciality area of Paediatrics? Would you like to work at the forefront of medical and nursing practice through research? If so, we would like to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Department to join us as a Paediatric Research Nurse working in the Kensey Research Team. As a member of the Kensey Team you will also get the opportunity to work in a number of specialties across the wider portfolio including Midwifery, Women's Health and many other adult specialties. Kensey is particularly active with supporting vaccine studies across the age ranges. There may be a requirement to work out of hours, across sites and in patients' homes, as and when protocols require.
You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in Paediatrics and provide research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of specialist conditions through working closely with the consultants, specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.
If you are adaptable, flexible, confident, enjoys working independently and as part of a team with a good attention to detail and want to be at the cutting edge of medicine then this post is for you!
Main duties of the job
A central part of the role will be to ensure that you provide excellent research monitoring and care to patients who have consented to participate in research and that the research/clinical teams you work with are appropriately trained, supported and developed within their professional/research roles. An important aspect of the role will be the maintenance of highly accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies.
Within this post you will develop processes and systems for maximising the recruitment of patients to academic and commercial studies and will ensure that research patients/participants are monitored, supported and receive the highest level of research nursing care. You will work across a range of studies including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions, in a range of specialty areas across the research portfolio and there will be an expectation to cover colleagues as and when required.
Under the direction of the Lead Consultants, Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses you will coordinate the clinical aspects of trials, participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients with responsibility for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety of the research participants throughout their study journey. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with supervision and guidance of the Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered to degree level or with demonstrable experience
Desirable
Knowledge of research regulatory requirements
Experience Essential
Working or worked on a paediatric ward Ability to manage own workload with guidance Experience of dealing with confidential patient information Ability to work under pressure Ability to support more junior members of staff.
Desirable
Relevant Clinical skills e.g Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG Previous clinical research experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential
Good understanding & knowledge of neonates/paediatrics Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice Understanding of complete and accurate data collection and data-entry Understanding of caring for patients and volunteers and assuring patient safety Computer literacy
Desirable
Knowledge of research regulatory requirements Previous use of databases powerpoint, word & excel Previous experience of receiving informed consent
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude Essential
Excellent written & verbal communication Skills - ability to communicate complex information to patients /carers/MDT members Ability to approach problems creatively and be solution driven An Enthusiastic 'Can do approach' Ability to engage, develop and maintain good relationships with individuals across the trust. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Desirable
Good assertion 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).
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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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
The Knowledge Spa
Truro
TR1 3HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)