Role Summary
The Research Nurse Specialist/Team Lead will be part of the NIHR Exeter Clinical Research facility and responsible for coordinating and managing the performance of a large portfolio of clinical trials and the management of a team of Clinical Research Staff within the relevant Division/s/Infrastructure.
The post holder will provide expert knowledge, skill and experience in a specialist field, and act as an expert resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. The post-holder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. S/he may source and manage funding for clinical trials and will develop networks with other disciplines across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. S/he will coordinate and manage the study portfolio and recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring metrics.
As a Research Nurse Specialist / Team Lead s/he will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. S/he will therefore be required to adopt a highly visible clinical profile and accessible approach towards both research participants and staff. It will mean that s/he leads by example and empowers staff in their personal and professional development, promoting the undertaking of a broad range of research to modernise and improve patient care. S/he will ensure that research will be conducted in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines to provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
We are looking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic, clinically astute and motivated Band 7 Senior Clinical Research Nurse who is excited by the opportunity to apply their nursing and clinical research expertise in novel approaches to investigate diabetes. The post holder will undertake and actively support a number of novel research studies which will draw on our expertise in genomics, molecular biology and cell biology, physiology and cutting-edge innovation in technology.
Diabetes affects 400 million people worldwide and consumes 10% of the NHS budget. Diabetes research in Exeter has made transformational changes in the understanding of causes, immune subtypes, complications of diabetes and the treatment of specific subtypes; many of these have changed not only scientific thinking but also patient care throughout the world.
Whilst the post holder will be primarily based on the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust site, they will work closely with colleagues based across the RD&E and the University of Exeter Medical School. The University of Exeter Medical School is renowned for its world leading diabetes research http://www.exeter.ac.uk/diabetes/.
The post holder will play a key part in the management of the research studies and care provided to patients and healthy volunteers participating in clinical studies related to diabetes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a broad range of clinical and research experience and skills. They will demonstrate that they can interact with senior academics and advocate for the health and well-being of participants thus contributing to the expanding knowledge base of diabetes and improving treatments and outcomes for patients with diabetes.
Prospective candidates are actively encouraged to come to the Centre for an informal visit and discussion about the role. This will give a better insight into the work of the Clinical Research Facility and the role that is being appointed to.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 09.00 - 17.00, though some flexibility is required dependant on the trial.
Interview Date: 17th January 2023
For further information please contact Claire Ball, Senior Research Nurse on 01392 403099 or Claire.ball1@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
