Research Nurse

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Portsmouth is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their research team. This full-time role involves providing nursing care for patients participating in research studies, ensuring their comfort and participation throughout the process. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with strong clinical skills and a passion for research. The position offers opportunities for professional development and training within a supportive team.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Access to Wellness Centre

Staff networks and awards ceremonies

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Computer literate with knowledge of patient administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients involved in research.
• Support patients throughout their research journey.

Skills

Clinically competent at Band 5

Competent in phlebotomy & vaccination/immunisation

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Teaching and mentoring skills

Team building skills

Organisational skills

Health promotion

Strong customer service skills

Education

Current RN registration with NMC

BSc Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office systems

Job description

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Band 5 31049 - 37796 pro rata per annum

Base

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Hours

Full time - 37.5 per week

Contract

Contract : Permanent

Are you looking for a fresh challenge while maintaining your clinical skills & patient care Do you want to be at the forefront of new treatments and technology

Due to internal promotion within the research team Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust is looking for a highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our research team. We are proud to be developing a team of like-minded individuals those that can live and breathe our core values and help us to provide unprecedented levels of care that we know each and every patient deserves.

This is a full-time position worked over a Monday to Friday pattern. Occasional weekends and public holidays may be required with notice.

You will join an experienced supportive team in working across a range of studies which may include commercial and non-commercial interventional and observational research.

Working as part of a team you will be responsible for offering research opportunities to suitable patients providing direct care throughout our participants research journey

You will be involved in all aspects of trial delivery from set up to completion. This will include pre-screening and screening participants supporting informed consent conversations and trial follow up ultimately ensuring the smooth running of studies and providing continuous support for our trial volunteers.

In return we will be able to facilitate and support you with additional training and education relevant to the role study-specific training as well as the opportunity to gain experience from other research teams within Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and other research partners.

Corporate Service

As part of the Single Corporate Service this role is a designated site-based role however the post holder will be part of the Corporate Service team which provides a service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Business Travel

As the single corporate service will be delivered across both organisations individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. The frequency and arrangements will be discussed on an individual basis and the staff mobility local agreement will apply.

Leadership

For our leaders managing staff across multi-site locations they will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Please refer to attached Job Description

Qualifications

Essential

• Current RN registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications

Desirable

• BSc Degree in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent CPD
• Evidence of developing policy guidelines and managing resources
• An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
• Computer literate with knowledge of patient administration & Microsoft office systems

Desirable

• Previous knowledge of clinical research
• Broad area of clinical knowledge & experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinically competent at Band 5.
• Competent in phlebotomy & vaccination / immunisation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Team building skills
• Ability to prioritise workload instruct and direct others
• Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
• Able to support development of others
• Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
• Health promotion
• Advocacy skills
• Strong customer service skills

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Mentors Course

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and Disability and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Clinical Research,FDA Regulations,Data Collection,GCP,Infusion Experience,Phlebotomy,Clinical Trials,Pediatrics Experience,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Nursing,Epic

Experience

years

Vacancy

1