Research Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
East Anglia's Childrens Hospice are currently seeking a research nurse to join their busy dedicated team on a permanent, part-time basis. The role is offered on 22.5 hours per week, to work across 3 days. The position can be based at any of our 3 locations depending on the individuals geographical proximity to one of our hospices - please specify when applying (Norfolk, Suffolk or Cambridgeshire). This key role aims to provide a focus for childrens palliative care research that contributes to the building of research capacity and capability throughout EACH.
Main duties of the job
- Support EACHs strategic plan to act as a Research Participation Identification Centre for relevant research studies.
- Promote research and development in evidence based childrens palliative care practice.
- Evaluate research requests and requirements for EACH participation as a Participant Identification Centre (PIC).
- Lead on designated studies which EACH are participating in.
About us
East Anglias Childrens Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Over the past 30 years, EACH has developed an enviable reputation in the field of childrens palliative care. We are the largest provider of palliative and end of life care and support for children and their families in East Anglia, delivering a comprehensive range of services in our hospices, family homes, hospital and wider community. All three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Free onsite parking
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK bank holidays
- Subsidised meals
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- AVIVA pension package up to 7% employer contribution inc life insurance
- NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with paediatric experience.
- Current NMC registration at the time of application.
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.
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
The Treehouse Hospice
St. Augustine's Gardens
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 8NS
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
