Paediatric Research Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Women's and Children's research team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to appoint a caring, highly motivated, forward thinking and enthusiastic paediatric nurse to help lead and support research to children and families across our Trust.
As a research nurse you will be responsible for delivering studies to improve the way we care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our friendly and hardworking team and will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of NIHR Portfolio studies and other projects. These include all aspects of patient identification, recruitment and follow up of participants in addition to any study specific procedures. You will be responsible for managing your portfolio in a patient focus manner and growing future opportunities for studies in you specialty. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust therefore you must possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate good attention to detail.
About us
We are a friendly proactive team of paediatric nurses and midwives, that support and grow its team members. Based in one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts, our research portfolio is consistently recognised for its breadth, size and quality.
Job responsibilities
Research experience would be advantageous but not essential, all necessary training and support will be provided. The post will provide the unique opportunity of working mainly in paediatrics but potentially within women's health too.
In addition you will:
- Be a registered nurse with a degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Have effective time management and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Be able to integrate with a number of teams in order to achieve set objectives
- Be conversant with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc)
- Be willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties to meet service needs.
- Be familiar with Trust CORE Values and be willing work alongside the values.
- Previous practical experience of clinical trials/research will be an asset but not essential
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse/adult nurse with paeds experience
Desirable
- Clinical research qualification
- Recent research practice/experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Experience in data collection/quality monitoring/risk assessment
- Experience preparing or submitting research documents
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Demonstrates excellent team working and motivation
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
- Able to work independently and manage their time
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of or willingness to deal with conflict and non compliance
Other
Essential
- Computer Literacy
- Flexible working
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework/GCP
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Raod
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
