Mental Health Research Delivery Nurse/Professional
- NHS
- Part Time
- Southampton
- 39959.00 - 48117.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Research Nurse/AHP to join The Academy of Research and Improvement team within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This position is full-time, however, job-sharing, or part-time working will be considered.
The Academy integrates research, quality improvement, clinical effectiveness and patient and public engagement to facilitate and support evidence-based community care across Southampton, Portsmouth and other parts of Hampshire.
This role focuses on identifying, set up and delivering research studies. You will identify, recruit, educate and monitor participants in research, along with accurate and timely data collection.
Close working with out clinical teams is a core component of our research as is our community research partnership model, in which we work collaboratively with other care organisations to deliver studies. We work with care homes, schools, charities and community organisations.
Post holders must be willing to work flexibly and across Trust sites and have a full UK driving license and have access to a car.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills whilst possessing an eye for detail. The ability to work well within a team, as well as the ability to work independently is an essential aspect to this role.
If you are interested and would like an informal discussion then please contact Louise Hannant, Lead Research Nurse on 07554437113.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Research Nurse/AHP is to take responsibility for the identification of clinical trials appropriate for the Trust's clinical services, facilitation of these trials and once open, their ongoing management and care of patients and participants. The post holder will ensure that participant care, treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection are co-ordinated according to the appropriate research protocols. They will ensure that research will be conducted in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Good Clinical Practice guidelines to provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
The post-holder will work as a self-directed practitioner, working closely with the Chief / Principal Investigator and other members of the research team to manage the care of patients who participate in clinical trials within the Trust.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting research within Trust departments and the wider community and supporting colleagues and local investigators to deliver high quality studies to support patient care.
There may be a requirement to cover research across different specialties e.g. community and primary care, so willingness to work flexibly is an essential aspect of this post and provides the opportunity to develop.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or AHP equivalent with current professional registration with the relevant regulatory body.
- Significant post qualification experience with at least 6 months within a community setting.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in Health Care.
- Training and Supervision Experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies.
- Experience of recruiting and consenting research participants.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate.
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture.
Experience
Essential
- Skills in administration and project management.
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data.
- Demonstrates digital literacy and confidence in using a range of software tools including Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post.
- Is able to work legally in the UK.
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults.
- Ability to travel across a range of sites in Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire.
- For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body.
- Hold a valid full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies.
- Experience of recruiting and consenting research participants.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate.
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Skills in administration and project management.
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data.
- Demonstrates digital literacy and confidence in using a range of software tools including Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post.
- Is able to work legally in the UK.
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults.
- Ability to travel across a range of sites in Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire.
- For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body.
- Hold a valid full UK driving licence and use of a car.
Desirable
- Skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols and audit tools.
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data.
- Skills in report writing.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical ...
