Paediatric Research Nurse

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a part-time Paediatric Research Nurse to support clinical drug trials in neuromuscular conditions. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, GCP training, and skills in patient assessment and care documentation. This position allows for contribution to cutting-edge medical research while practicing within a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register).
• Experience in specialty of recruiting area for the research nurse role.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care during clinical trials per protocols.
• Assess, plan & implement care for clinical trial participants.
• Document accurate data and record of care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical skills

Patient assessment

Attention to detail

Education

First level degree in Nursing

Good Clinical Practice training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Paediatric Research Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 1 year (Fixed Term Contract for 12 months with possibility of renewal) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 321-NOTSS-7157194-B5

Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £31,049 - £37,796 Dependent on experience Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Paediatric Research Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

We are looking for a part-time Band 5 paediatric research nurse to join the STRONG team to support our growing portfolio of clinical drug trials. We are especially keen for someone with and interest in neuromuscular conditions.

Main duties of the job

Working with senior leadership and team support you will be responsible for effectively managing and delivering patient care as per the Clinical Drug Trial Protocols.

The role will include the nursing care of patients attending for trial visits including patient assessment, sample management, treatment administration and documentation of care given.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Employed as a Research Nurse to facilitate the research pathway for participants in clinical trials. Will be directly involved in:

Ø assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits

Ø collection and documentation of accurate data and record of care if appropriate.

Ø provide support for a range of research studies and be expected to be flexible to work across a broad portfolio

assist in the recruitment & retention of participants

· Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework

· Work collaboratively with OUH service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and experience

· The Research Nurse will be an integral member of the STRONG Group working closely with the Senior Research Nurse, Erica Puri and the Operations Manager, Laura Chiverton

Person specification

• Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice)
• UK recognized first level degree (HEI Level 6), in Nursing or specialist nursing field
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Human Tissue Act training
• Knowledge of NHS research governance and policy
• Experience and expertise within speciality of the recruiting area for the research nurse role
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback within own professional portfolio
• Post graduate qualification related to speciality or clinical research

Clinical Practice

• Competency in clinical skills relevant to clinical research area – may include but not limited to vital sign recording, drug administration, phlebotomy/ cannulation/ECG/ cognitive assessment
• Competent to work under own initiative within boundaries of the role Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the research team.
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners, non-registered and less experienced staff.
• Commitment to evidencing own professional development, capabilities, and competency development
• Evidence of effective team working and team leadership (when required) as part of research delivery team
• Ability to work with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience of sample processing in a laboratory setting

Values and behaviours

• Align to the Trust values, conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders, both internal and external
• Willingness and enthusiasm towards working as part of a team in delivering research, as required.
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for clinical research participants, learning from setbacks and successes

Leadership and Management

• Organised and able to prioritise own workload
• Ability to maintain and contribute to development of standard operating procedures and research processes
• Role model promoting clinical research delivery nursing Establish and maintain positive working relationships with service support departments, clinical research associates, sponsor representative, R&D staff as appropriate
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective research and care delivery.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in specific practice area
• Ability to recognise own limitations, working within scope of practice, acting on feedback linked to practice change when required
• Flexibility in working hours as needed for the post
• Computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages
• Advanced keyboard skills, to ensure fluent documentation
• Ability to appraise documents, using analytical and problem-solving skills

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.