Lead Research Nurse

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Sheffield is seeking an experienced research nurse to join their Primary Care Research Office. This role involves leadership, oversight of research staff, and ensuring high-quality research delivery. Candidates should be registered nurses with leadership qualifications and experience in NHS clinical research. The position offers benefits including NHS Pension and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Private Health Scheme

Educational and training ethos

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Current Good Clinical Practice Certificate.
• Experience in clinical research role within an NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality research.
• Support and line manage research nurses and assistants.
• Develop and monitor policies and frameworks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Staff management

Ability to balance priorities

Education

Registered Nurse

Management/Leadership Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Salary Band: Band F - £43,885.57 - £50,350.58

Hours: Monday Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Are you an experienced nurse who thrives on delivering high quality research? Do you want to be involved in primary care research that aims to improve the quality of life of our patients? Do you have an interest in governance and compliance?

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced research nurse to join the Primary Care Sheffield Research Office.

The post holder will provide an essential leadership role within our established Research Office. They will work as part of a team, support and line manage our research nurses and clinical trials assistant, develop and monitor policies and frameworks as well as support the delivery of our portfolio of academic and commercial research projects. They work with the Clinical Lead for Research and Research Service Manager to ensure the highest quality research and research education can be supported and delivered in NHS primary care sites in South Yorkshire. They will liaise with external/partner organisations such as the NIHR CRN, NHS trusts and GP practices.

Responsibilities

• Is a first level registered nurse with evidence of continuing professional development
• Can show evidence of working in a research role within an NHS organisation
• Has knowledge of the informed consent process, good clinical practice and ethics and research governance
• Has experience of policy and framework development and monitoring
• Can demonstrate leadership skills including being capable of setting the vision and leading research nurses, practitioners and admin staff
• Has experience of mentorship and clinical and non-clinical training and development
• Is self-confident and able to motivate and inspire and instil confidence in a range of stakeholders
• Can demonstrate capability and capacity for managing complex deliverables at a senior level
• Has excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders: patients who have been diagnosed with a serious/terminal illness, carers, GPs, health professionals, and Clinical Trial Managers
• The ability to prioritise competing priorities, making difficult decisions and manage a varied workload, meeting trial related targets
• Can demonstrate experience of embedding effective governance, accountability and demonstrates the ability to delivery complex programmes and projects with multi organisational partnerships and collaborations
• Willingness to work flexibly to ensure the goals and timescales of the research study are achieved
• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality research and excellent patient experience, through proactive clinical and professional leadership, and building collaborations
• Provide excellent management, support, and professional development for all research staff in the service to promote recruitment and retention of skilled and motivated staff and achieve excellent performance in research studies
• Ensure all studies are delivered to an outstanding level, integrating research into clinical care, developing the personnel to the highest of standards, and growing the capacity and capabilities of the primary care research team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Current Good Clinical Practice Certificate.
• Management/Leadership Qualification.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven staff management experience with the ability to gain their support, motivate, and develop them.
• Able to balance competing priorities and make difficult decisions.
• Confident presenter to all levels.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written materials for a variety of audiences, including the analysis of data, using appropriate IT and online systems.
• MS Office literate.
• Leadership skills, including being capable of setting the vision and leading research nurses, practitioners, and admin staff.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and resilient, politically astute, with the ability to persevere in order to achieve objectives and have the flexibility to take the views of others into the right level of account.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, persuade and empower staff of all levels and professions, winning hearts and minds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, whilst successfully managing multiple work streams at the same time.
• Able to deal effectively with difficult situations with staff and patients, skilled in conflict resolution.
• Able to communicate performance requirements clearly and ensure they are met.
• Demonstrable capability and capacity for managing complex deliverables at a senior level.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and self-assured initiative.
• Proven ability to manage processes, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to apply current research to practice.
• Methodical approach and excellent attention to detail.

Experience

• Experience of working in a clinical research role in an NHS environment.
• Experience of leadership.
• Experience of research workforce planning.
• Expertise in developing and reporting key performance indicators in relation to clinical research.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of developing and delivering a training programme for a wide range of staff.

Attributes

• Embraces effective governance, accountability, and demonstrates the ability to deliver complex programmes and projects with multi-organisational partnerships and collaborations.
• Professional and flexible attitude to work.
• Diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• Committed to personal and professional development.
• Enthusiastic and capable of enthusing others.
• Confident and articulate.
• Influential and credible.
• Motivated and energetic.

Benefits

• NHS Pension
• Private Health Scheme
• Educational and training ethos
• Opportunities to contribute to the further development of the services.

Location

Primary Care Sheffield Ltd
28 Kenwood Park Road
Sheffield
S7 1NF

Darnall Primary Care Centre
290 Main Road
Sheffield
S9 4QH

Contact

For further information in the first instance please contact Mel Celikkol:[e-mail]