Band 6 Metabolic Research Nurse (R&D)

Job Summary

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Band 6 Metabolic Research Nurse/Charge Nurse

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the metabolic research team based in MIDRU at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. The post holder will work across a range of cardiovascular and metabolic medicine research projects involving unlicensed Clinical Trial Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs).

The post holder must be a registered nurse capable of autonomous clinical practice, with substantial post registration experience in relevant clinical areas and evidence of maintaining up to date professional knowledge. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities include day to day coordination of cardiovascular and metabolic research studies, supporting trial set up, and recruiting participants. The role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality research. Previous research or service evaluation experience is desirable but not essential.

The post holder will work with a range of teams across the Trust and may be required to work flexibly including variation in working hours in accordance with service needs.

This post is permanent.

For Further Details /informal Visits Please Contact

Leena Andrews, 0121 424 0662 Leena.Andrews@uhb.nhs.uk

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The post holder will work alongside the metabolic research team, including nurses, data managers and physicians, and will be responsible for the effective and efficient day to day delivery of multiple clinical trial projects and nurse led clinics across cardiovascular and metabolic medicine. The post holder is professionally accountable for maintaining standards of professional practice and standards of care.

The role includes providing professional leadership, mentorship and education to members of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will undertake and supervise research and teaching activities to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience. The post holder is accountable for safe and effective clinical practice.

The post holder will work collaboratively with research nurses and senior research nurses across the Trust to seek and provide support and to deliver compassionate, high quality care.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing

Desirable

Health care management / leadership qualification.

Experience

Essential

Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff Experience of mentoring undergraduate students Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.

Desirable

Evidence of Research knowledge Experience of clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination

Additional Criteria

Essential

Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal. Ability to work under pressure across competing demands Ability to articulate the principles of

safeguarding and mental capacity

Positive and enthusiastic attitude Approachable and friendly Supportive / Flexible Well organised Good communicator Sound clinical reasoning and decision making Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations Ability to inspire and lead a team Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need

Desirable

Demonstrate An Ability, Experience, Passion In The Following

Leadership Team Building Managing resources Time management Role modelling Change management / clinical developments Clinical governance Audit and research Workforce planning / management NHS policy and political awareness

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Leena Andrews

Leena.Andrews@uhb.nhs.uk

01214240662

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9015454

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Attachments

Job Description

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