Research Nurse

Job summary

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse, with experience of stroke, and an interest in research, we would encourage you to apply for this position

The York Research and Development department has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team.

You will be supporting our Mission of enhancing patient outcomes and experiences through access to research, for all our patients and staff. And our Vision of working together to strengthen the research culture within our Trust and to embed research into everyday clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Research Nurse is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post will involve the safe conduct of research, involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, within the Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network. The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.

You will work as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. You will also promote the work of Research within the Trust and contribute to development of theMedicine portfolio of trials. Experience working within stroke is essential.

You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have

made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Stroke experience

Desirable

Working towards degree or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Professional clinical knowledge of nursing patients or patient care, acquired through at least 2 years post registration experience. Understanding of the local and National nursing agenda. Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks / National guidance. Understanding of research based practice. Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

Post registration qualification in Specialty.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Liaise with consultants, other medical staff and health professionals to ensure satisfactory communication with patients and seamless delivery of care.

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to make judgements about a range of clinical issues or complex patient conditions. Ability to identify patients who may be eligible for trials and evaluate their eligibility in relation to complex research protocols, referring to other professionals as necessary.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

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