Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Research Nurse to manage clinical trials and participant care. You will work within a multi-professional team, ensuring high-quality research services. The role requires strong communication and time management skills, along with a commitment to patient care and research governance. Join us in making a difference in the community with your expertise and compassion.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-registration experience in an acute setting.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality specialist clinical research service.
• Screen, recruit, consent, and care for participants in clinical trials.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP

Evidence of recent CPD

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

About

Our busy, modern hospital provides a full range of district general services, including an accident and emergency department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals.

We are the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 210,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. We also provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset; a total population of 850,000.

Our 3,000 staff work in GP surgeries, schools, residential homes and peoples own homes as well as Dorset County Hospital and the community hospitals.

Dorset County Hospital has approximately 400 beds, seven main theatres and two day theatres, and has been designed with a major commitment to Public Arts in Hospital. Related services are grouped into three connected wings: North, South and East. Entry to the hospital is gained via nine main entrances.

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Key details

Location

SiteDorset County HospitalAddressWilliams AvenueTownDorchesterPostcodeDT1 2JYMajor / Minor RegionDorset

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary£29,970 - £36,483 Per AnnumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 5)

Specialty

Main areaResearch

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Job Overview

The post holder will be responsible for the care of research participants and trial data management at Dorset County Hospital, as well as supporting research conducted at the Weymouth Research Hub. This will require the deployment of administrative, analytical and interpersonal skills alongside an aptitude for securing multi-departmental and professional support for clinical trials through effective communication at all levels of the organisations involved.

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• To provide a high-quality specialist clinical research service as part of the multi-professional and disciplinary team across DCH sites.
• Display an in-depth understanding and become competent in screening, recruiting, consenting and caring for participants across a range of clinical trials.
• To develop expertise in research data collection from participants.
• Display efficiency at time and project management.
• The post holder will be required to work independently within occupational, national and organisational guidelines.
  
  

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.

Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP
• Evidence of recent CPD
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ICH Good Clinical Practice
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years post registration experience in an acute setting
• Understanding of professional nursing issues
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially with regards to risk management
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of Research Governance
  
  

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of ability to practice as a competent, autonomous practitioner
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a supportive team
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of ability to manage time effectively
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to collect research data
• Computer literate
  
  

Documents

• Research Nurse_AHP_Midwife (, 389.3)PDFKB
• Car Parking Information for Employees (, 225.0)PDFKB
• DBS Code of Practice (, 54.9)PDFKB
• Dorset Map (, 59.3)PDFKB
• Guidance regarding Disabled Staff (, 96.3)PDFKB
• Advice for Candidates (, 110.5)PDFKB
• Trust Values (, 678.1)PDFKB
• The NHS Constitution (, 568.7)PDFKB
• DCH Recruitment Information Pack (, 1.2)PDFMB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameJames ReesJob titleLead Research AHPEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01305 253364