Senior Research Delivery Nurse/Practitioner

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Telford seeks a Senior Research Delivery Nurse/Practitioner to support research initiatives. This role requires a Registered Nurse with significant experience, focusing on recruiting study participants and managing research processes across various health specialties while promoting excellent patient communication.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience, preferably in research.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• GCP Training.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and follow up with service users in research studies.
• Undertake study-related procedures and assess participants.
• Supervise research staff and support research project delivery.

Skills

Collaboration

Independent Working

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Access

Education

Registered Nurse or Health Care Professional

Post-graduate diploma level specialist clinical knowledge

Job description

Senior Research Delivery Nurse/Practitioner

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual with a genuine interest in research to join our friendly Research Delivery team based at Euston House, Telford.

The role supports research across a range of physical health specialties and long-term conditions, and will involve working across the whole of Shropshire as required.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The post is central to the delivery of research within the Trust and to support local services to deliver research projects included on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio. You will be responsible for recruiting and following up with service users in research studies. The role involves undertaking study-related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning, and ongoing care of research participants throughout the study. Additionally, the role may involve supervising research staff and deputising for the Research Team Leader when required.

You must be willing and able to travel across the Trust's geography.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some surrounding areas. Services range from district nursing, health visiting, and running four community hospitals to providing specialist community care with dedicated staff.

We value the input of patients, carers, and the public in developing and improving our services. We encourage feedback through the Have Your Say section of our website to help us continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust offers a wide range of employment opportunities and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote a good work-life balance for our staff.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Health Care Professional with significant post-registration experience, preferably in research, or relevant degree/experience
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Post-graduate diploma level specialist clinical knowledge, including research methodologies
• GCP Training

Experience

• Understanding of research methodology, protocol development, data collection, and analysis
• Knowledge of ethics approval processes and regulatory requirements
• Supervisory experience
• Significant research experience
• Experience working within research governance and quality systems

Other

• Ability to travel daily across various sites within Shropshire and nationally

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, sponsor companies, and funding bodies
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including patient and carer communication to maximize understanding of research activities
• Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation and persuasion
• Proficiency in computer systems such as Excel, Access, and web-based platforms

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure to be made for criminal convictions.