Research Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Southampton is seeking a Band 5 Nurse with Oncology experience to join their Research Team. This full-time role offers an opportunity to develop clinical skills while providing essential patient care in a research capacity. The ideal candidate is a current NMC registered nurse with a commitment to learning and flexibility in working hours. Comprehensive training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive training program

Supportive team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registered nurse with post registration experience within Oncology.
• NHS or equivalent experience.
• Good interpersonal communication, organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants.
• Assist in the management, coordination and implementation of research studies.
• Provide clinical supervision to unregistered staff and students.

Skills

Oncology experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Registered Nurse / Statutory Registered Allied Health Professional

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Do you want to make a difference? Are you looking for a new and different career pathway whilst maintaining and developing clinical and research delivery skills? We have a unique opportunity for enthusiastic Band 5 Nurses with Oncology experience and valid NMC registration to join our Research Team to begin or further a career in clinical research delivery. No research experience is necessary as all training will be provided by our dedicated research education team; you will undergo a comprehensive induction and full research delivery training with ongoing training in a supportive environment. We are interested in applicants with sound clinical experience and a keen willingness to learn. The research at UHS focuses on the holistic approach to patient care and contributes to the future progress of health care. We strive to ensure that research is considered as a treatment option for all eligible patients, working closely with clinical teams within patients\' clinical pathways to expand research opportunities and our research teams.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England\'s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We are committed to providing a flexible working environment and supporting staff in balancing family, study, or wellbeing with their career. We champion individuality and are committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

We currently have a full time vacancy within our Early phase Oncology and ATIMP research nursing team.

About The Team

There are approximately 300 Research Nurses, AHPs, Midwives and Clinical Trials Assistants, working together across the Trust to bring exciting research opportunities to UHS for the benefit of our patients and for the future of healthcare. The Early phase Oncology and ATIMP research nursing team provide regular contact with patients participating in research that will make a real difference to future patient care. You will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring research team to help provide support to embedded research teams across the trust and within our dedicated NIHR clinical research facility, for new and existing studies. There is no set shift rotation and the majority of the time you will work Monday to Friday 8-4pm; however flexible hours including long days, night, and weekends may be required as per study requirements. Following a robust induction and full research training as a Band 5 Research Nurse you will:

• Be responsible for providing specialist research and clinical care to research participants
• Assist in the management, coordination and implementation of research studies in the Early Phase Oncology and ATIMP team
• Provide clinical supervision to unregistered staff and students

What We’re Looking For

• Current NMC Registered nurse with post registration experience within Oncology
• NHS or equivalent experience
• An interest in working in clinical research
• Good interpersonal communication, organisation and time management skills
• Clear written communication with attention to detail and IT literate
• Able to work flexible hours including shifts and night duty rotation
• Evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse / Statutory Registered Allied Health Professional on relevant part of the register NMC / HCPC
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Post registration experience in a relevant clinical speciality
• Recent NHS experience or equivalent
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice

Desirable criteria

• International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Certification
• Clinical Research experience
• Ward/department management experience
• Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, ICH/GCP
• Experience as an NMC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor