Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Research Nurse – CRN Operational Delivery
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Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity until 31st December 2027
Do you have a passion for research? Are you looking to work in a flexible team, playing a key role in managing research delivery teams and a portfolio of research studies?
NNUH typically has 300 active research studies ongoing at any one time. These studies can be funded by grants and led by NNUH investigators or ‘hosted’ studies contributing to national studies led by other NHS, academic or commercial organisations. There is a large multi-professional research delivery team, many of whom are supported by funding from the National Institute of Health and care Research Delivery Network (NIHR RDN).
The post holder will manage staff supported by NIHR RDN funding and will focus on studies in women’s and paediatric health and other specialities such as cardiology, dermatology, stroke and neurology.
NNUH research aims to improve treatment and care of patients here at NNUH and beyond. The ideal candidate will be dedicated and recognise the goal’s significance, as well as the importance of the Trust PRIDE values.
This post would suit an organised individual, happy to work part of a wider team, in particular alongside two other Lead Research Nurse and be passionate about working with Care Groups to embed research into clinical care.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
The Post Holder Will Be Responsible For:
- The day-to-day operational management and delivery of NNUH research supported by the National Institute of Health and Care Research Delivery Network (NIHR RDN).
- Ensuring an efficient and flexible research delivery service.
- Line managing multiprofessional RDN teams (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, non-regulated staff).
- Contributing to RDN collaborative initiatives, ensuring a proactive and supportive role of NNUH within local and regional RDN hubs.
- Developing strategies and initiatives that either facilitate NNUH research, contribute to NNUH influencing research, or where NNUH can provide valuable expertise and support.
- As a key member of the NNUH’s Research and Development Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic development of NNUH research portfolio by developing the service and helping maintain a portfolio of high-quality RDN studies, particularly non-commercial research completed to time and target.
- Working with clinical teams to embed research within clinical care.
- Developing and supporting initiatives that provide opportunities for NNUH patients to participate in research.
- Being an excellent communicator, including within their own team, research services, and research-active NNUH staff.
- Working flexibly around changing demands and proactively seeking collaboration and supporting other NNUH research delivery teams.
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About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
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We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We Can Offer You
- The full range of NHS benefits/discounts.
- Flexible working hours.
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service.
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it.
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site.
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support.
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane.
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane.
- Support in career development.
- Flexible staff bank.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
- Name: Dr Jenny Longmore
- Job title: Director of Research Operations
- Email address: jenny.longmore@nnuh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01603647240
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