Lead Research Nurse/AHP/Clinical Researcher

Derbyshirehealthcareft; Derby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Derby is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Researcher to join their Research and Development Team. This role involves managing clinical research projects aimed at improving mental health care. Candidates should be self-motivated with relevant clinical expertise, particularly in mental health, and excellent organizational skills. Join a supportive and committed team, contributing to impactful research initiatives in the NHS.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible working arrangements

Health service discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/AHP with clinical research experience.
• Post-graduate qualification or extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in mental health practices and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup and delivery of complex research projects.
• Support delivery of high-quality research to improve patient care.
• Travel across a large geographical area for research duties.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Interpersonal

Education

Registered Nurse or Allied Health degree

Post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Research Nurse/AHP/Clinical Researcher

Applications from a variety of different clinical/professional backgrounds are invited, including Nursing, AHPs, Psychology, etc.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria.

We have a fabulous opportunity to join Derbyshire Healthcare's Research and Development team based at the Kingsway hospital site in Derby.

Applications are invited for a secondment (if already employed by the NHS) or fixed term contract opportunity, for a Band 6 Lead Clinical Researcher/Research Nurse/Research OT (depending on the applicant's professional/clinical background) role, based within the Centre for Research and Development at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.If you want to gain research experience by using your clinical skills to support the delivery of high quality nationally funded research focused on improving patient care in the NHS, please apply.

"It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. "

Main duties of the job

The research and development team conducts National Institute of Health and Care Research Portfolio research, clinical audit and own account research on a wide variety of mental health and service provision related topics.

The successful candidate will be involved in leading the set up and delivery of complex NIHR portfolio research projects both Commercial and non-Commercial based. We are currently looking to increase our commercial research activity.

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic person with strong clinical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to join our team as a Band 6 Clinical Researcher.

The ability to travel over a large geographical area is essential.Knowledge of research methods and design is not essential but applicants must have an interest in clinical research and experience in the field of mental health would be of real benefit.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

• oRegistered Nurse/Allied Health Care or other Registered Professional or equivalent relevant degree/experience
• Post-graduate qualification or can demonstrate equivalent levels of experience
• Good clinical practice in Research

Experience and Knowledge

• oRecent and relevant experience of working in a health or social care environment with a minimum of 1-2 years experience at band 5 or above in a patient facing role
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and working across professional and organisational boundaries
• Experience of staff supervision
• Able to demonstrate familiarity with mental health practice and terminology
• Experience of project management
• Experience of running concurrent projects to quality standards and performance targets with minimal supervision
• Involvement in research or experience of working in a clinical research environment with knowledge of research design, methods and governance processes
• Experience of line management

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to communicate complex, study related information, to patients and their families - sometimes at time of distress for the patients/families
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to run concurrent projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to act on one's own initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload to deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft office applications and the internet
• Ability to maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping to quality standards
• Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel in order to carry out required duties
• Clinical skills competency in phlebotomy and drug administration (within professional boundaries)
• Clinical skills competency in processing of blood samples.

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.

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