Senior Research Sister/Charge Nurse (Commercial)

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in England is seeking a skilled clinical leader responsible for overseeing clinical trials and research studies in alignment with patient care standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong nursing qualifications, leadership experience, and a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to impact healthcare positively through effective leadership and contribution to clinical research efforts.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Education to Degree Level.
• Successful completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to the Internal Band 6 Leadership and Development programme.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and developing the team and service.
• Responsible for the delivery of clinical trials and research studies.
• Assure that the team is well-supported and developed to deliver excellent patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Safeguarding

Research Methodologies

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Appropriate NMC registration

Mentorship qualification

Post Registration Qualifications relevant to the role

Masters degree in relevant subject

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for system where all eligible patients within Lancashire and South Cumbria are identified and offered the opportunity to take part in trials and research studies.
• Responsible for ensure the team are adequately supported and developed to deliver excellent care with compassion
• Responsible for leading and developing the team and service by being a visible and strong role model providing leadership and direction to the team and advising staff and students across Lancashire and South Cumbria to reach their full potential
• Responsible for the delivery of clinical trials and research studies ensuring they comply with regulatory and Trust requirements
• Workforce Planning -Responsibility for ensuring vacancies are recruited to in a timely manner and in line with our recruitment and selection policy
• Responsible for planning the portfolio of studies
• Contribute to the research quality agenda

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria

• Appropriate NMC registration
• Mentorship qualification
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Post Registration Qualifications relevant to the role
• Evidence of Education to Degree Level.
• Successful completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to the Internal Band 6 Leadership and Development programme
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

• Masters degree in relevant subject
• Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience performing clinical duties commensurate to that of the role e.g. IV medications, Cannulation
• Experience implementing changes within nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance of these to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
• Significant clinical experience
• Knowledge of research methodologies and processes
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of standards and legislation that govern research practice in the NHS
• Significant experience of research in healthcare settings
• Thorough knowledge of good clinical practice guidelines
• Experience of providing leadership in a clinical setting
• Experience of setting up and delivering complex early phase clinical trials (First in Human and phase I studies)

Desirable criteria

• Experience of people management
• Experience of conducting challenging conversations
• Involved in dose expansion and dose escalation trials
• Knowledge of the PDPR Process
• Experience of budgetary management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 488.4KB)
• Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
• What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)