Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated NMC registered senior research nurse who takes pride and ownership in delivering clinical research with the highest quality patient-centred care and standards within our Clinical Research Facility and other areas within the Trust and community.
Matron - Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
If you are looking to advance your career within clinical research delivery this will be a very exciting role for you.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with our team of Research Matrons and the Head of Nursing and Professions to operationalise our research and clinical and corporate strategies here at UHS.
Providing senior leadership, oversight and day-to-day management of the Clinical Research Facility, ensuring that our current team of research staff, who are committed to driving forward adult and paediatric clinical research, have the resources, knowledge and required skills to conduct a wide range of research studies.
Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility, and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post and the continued success of our teams. A solid clinical background in delivering research is required to enable the support and delivery of complex studies, including early phase and experimental medicine within clinical areas with patient safety at the forefront. You will have proven leadership skills and demonstrable experience in line managing a large team.
You will need excellent project management skills and you must be able to troubleshoot and problem-solve and be creative.
Excellent communication skills are required to give guidance and support to the teams whilst liaising with the senior research nurses across the departments.
The ability to communicate with staff and colleagues at all levels and disciplines in an engaging manner is essential.
Good IT skills will be required. You will have the ability to analyse complex data and provide timely reports.
You will have a passion for sharing knowledge, engaging with colleagues, and promoting research.Excellent attention to detail is essential.
This role requires onsite working to provide support to the clinical teams.
Our core working hours are Monday to Friday between 8 am and 6 pm however some flexibility will be required to cover the needs of our participants and service needs outside of these hours.
Interviews will be held in person at Southampton General Hospital and will include a presentation to a representative panel of peer and junior team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- A Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP with relevant registration with significant post registration experience.
- Recent experience should have been at least band 7
- Degree Level Qualification
- An ENB: 997/998 or equivalent recognised teaching/mentorship Certificate/qualification
- Studying or willingness to study to MSc level.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Recent and significant experience of working in the speciality of clinical research.
- Evidence of recent experience working at an advanced level e.g. advising and updating clinicians and others involved in patient care/clinical research.
- Recent evidence of change management in practice.
- Evidence of post registration professional development.
- Knowledge of Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, International, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
- Knowledge of Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, International, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
Desirable
- Membership of professional body, i.e. UKCRF Network.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD