Research Nurse/AHP/Senior Clinical Research Assistant

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cromford CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a clinical researcher to join its Research and Development team. This role involves promoting and supporting participants in research projects related to mental health. Candidates should be qualified nurses, AHPs, or possess significant clinical experience. The position offers flexible working, generous leave, and a commitment to ongoing training. Ideal for those looking to gain research experience.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Employee assistance program 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in clinical research and mental health.
• Desirable knowledge of clinical research delivery.
• A motivated and enthusiastic individual.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support participants through their research journey.
• Be involved in the delivery of NIHR portfolio research projects.
• Conduct clinical audits and own account research.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

IT skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Qualified nurse or AHP

Significant clinical experience (band 4 or 5)

Job description

We have a fabulous opportunity to join Derbyshire Healthcare's Research and Development team based at the Kingsway hospital site in Derby for six months., Promoting, supporting and following participants through their research journey on one of our many UKCRN research projects within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

If you are a qualified nurse, AHP or have significant clinical experience (at band 4 or 5 level for instance) and are looking for something new then this could be the post for you! We are seeking someone motivated and enthusiastic, who has a can-do attitude, is an excellent problem solver and able to work well with people with mental health issues to join our small and friendly team of clinical researchers. The research and development team conducts National Institute of Health Research Portfolio research, clinical audit and own account research in a wide variety of healthcare areas. The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of NIHR portfolio research projects. Knowledge of clinical research delivery is desirable, not essential. However, applicants must have an interest in clinical research and mental health. 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., We conduct research in mental health, learning disabilities and children's services and we require the post holder to be organised, enthusiastic, self motivated, flexible and an excellent communicator. Excellent IT skills are also a must.

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."

• 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
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• 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