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Research NurseOfficer

Research NurseOfficer

LifelancerSheffield, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Title : Research Nurse / Officer

Job Location : Sheffield UK

Job Location Type : Hybrid

Job Contract Type : Contract

Job Seniority Level : Entry level

Job Summary

Job Opportunity : Research Nurse / Office Respiratory Research Team

Location : Sheffield Children's Hospital Department : Respiratory Research Collaborating Partner : University of Sheffield

Are you passionate about improving children's health Join our Respiratory Research team at Sheffield Children's Hospital to manage a project on sleepdisordered breathing in children.

As a Research Project Manager you'll work with a dedicated team of research nurses / officers a consultant and a research physiotherapist. In collaboration with the University of Sheffield you'll manage a clinical device study oversee participant recruitment and consent and ensure the smooth running of the project. You'll also support other research projects.

This role offers a great chance to learn about sleepstudy setup and train parents to manage sleep studies at home.

If you're excited to contribute to children's health through innovative research we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team making a real difference!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Trials Unit Manager your responsibilities will include :

  • Manage a clinical device study on sleepdisordered breathing in children
  • Oversee recruitment and consent procedures
  • Ensure smooth project delivery and crosscover with team members
  • Gain training in sleepstudy setup and parent education for home studies
  • Collaborate with the University of Sheffield and contribute to ongoing research projects

About Us

At Sheffield Children's our purpose is clear : to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are :

  • Outstanding Patient Care
  • Brilliant Place to work
  • Leaders in Children's Health

    • We work with local regional and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

    As well as having enormous pride in what we do we are a friendly welcoming and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values : Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

    As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026 we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues and focusing on our communities and population health.

    Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing with excellent annual leave and pension schemes health programmes and exclusive discountshelping you succeed at work and beyond.

    Date posted

    27 January 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 6

    Salary

    37338 to £44962 a year per annum pro rata

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    12 months

    Working pattern

    Parttime

    Reference number

    Job locations

    Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

    Western Bank

    Sheffield

    S10 2TH

    Job Description

    Job responsibilities

    For more information on the main responsibilities for this post please refer to the job description and person specification.

    Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage which is £12.60 per hour.

    Diversity Statement

    At Sheffield Childrens we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality Diversity and Inclusion in our recruitment practices creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds including ethnic minorities individuals with disabilities and LGBTQ members.

    Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve please contact our Recruitment Manager at . Together were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

    Responsibilities

    Job description Job responsibilities

    For more information on the main responsibilities for this post please refer to the job description and person specification.

    Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage which is £12.60 per hour.

    Diversity Statement

    At Sheffield Childrens we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality Diversity and Inclusion in our recruitment practices creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds including ethnic minorities individuals with disabilities and LGBTQ members.

    Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve please contact our Recruitment Manager at . Together were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Qualifications and Training Essential

  • Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse Midwife AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
  • Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
  • Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

    • Desirable

  • Teaching Mentoring and Assessors qualification
  • Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD) in a relevant clinical / scientific discipline
  • Training in taking Informed Consent in clinical research
  • Clinical skills : Venepuncture and Cannulation ECG lung function tests etc

    • Experience Essential

  • Significant knowledge of / experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and / or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS (on wards / theatres / outpatients etc)
  • Significant work experience (or post registration experience where applicable)
  • Recent experience working with patients / children and planning and delivering their care
  • Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels

    • Desirable

  • Experience of coordinating and delivering multicentred clinical studies and complex interventional trials
  • Experience of preparing clinical research projects for monitoring / audit / regulatory inspection
  • Experience of taking Informed Consent in research
  • Clinical skills : experience of venepuncture and cannulation ECG lung function tests intravenous drug administration sample handling and processing.
  • Significant recent experience of working in a clinical setting

    • Knowledge and skills Essential

  • Working knowledge of Word Excel PowerPoint Email and Internet
  • Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Good decisionmaking skills
  • Able to produce clear written & verbal reports instructions & advice
  • Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials; Research Governance
  • Framework and Good Clinical Practice
  • Ability to follow complex protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and safety reporting

    • Desirable

  • Clinical skills : Venepuncture and Cannulation ECG lung function tests intravenous drug administration sample handling and processing
  • Qualified and able to give intravenous injections and draw blood from lines
  • Experience of delivering training on clinical skills / clinical research to a range of healthcare professionals
  • Previous experience of producing protocol / policies and SOPs covering aspects of research activity

    • Personal Attributes Essential

  • Able to deal calmly and confidently with enquiries from all professional groups and patients / carers
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to families and age / development of child
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative but recognise own limitations
  • Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties as a member of a team (willingness to work some evenings and weekends if this is required on a clinical trial)
  • Be a team player
  • Able to work across the Trust's sites
  • Attend meetings out of hours locally and nationally
  • Willingness to travel in UK & abroad for investigator meetings
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Ability to respect cultural social and religious diversity
  • Able to use own initiative

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of the desire to develop professionally and acquire new skills particularly relevant to the field of clinical research and paediatrics

    • Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

  • Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse Midwife AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
  • Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
  • Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

    • Desirable

  • Teaching Mentoring and Assessors qualification
  • Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD) in a relevant clinical / scientific discipline
  • Training in taking Informed Consent in clinical research
  • Clinical skills : Venepuncture and Cannulation ECG lung function tests etc

    • Experience Essential

  • Significant knowledge of / experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and / or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS (on wards / theatres / outpatients etc)
  • Significant work experience (or post registration experience where applicable)
  • Recent experience working with patients / children and planning and delivering their care
  • Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels

    • Desirable

  • Experience of coordinating and delivering multicentred clinical studies and complex interventional trials
  • Experience of preparing clinical research projects for monitoring / audit / regulatory inspection
  • Experience of taking Informed Consent in research
  • Clinical skills : experience of venepuncture and cannulation ECG lung function tests intravenous drug administration sample handling and processing.
  • Significant recent experience of working in a clinical setting

    • Knowledge and skills Essential

  • Working knowledge of Word Excel PowerPoint Email and Internet
  • Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Good decisionmaking skills
  • Able to produce clear written & verbal reports instructions & advice
  • Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials; Research Governance
  • Framework and Good Clinical Practice
  • Ability to follow complex protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and safety reporting

    • Desirable

  • Clinical skills : Venepuncture and Cannulation ECG lung function tests intravenous drug administration sample handling and processing
  • Qualified and able to give intravenous injections and draw blood from lines
  • Experience of delivering training on clinical skills / clinical research to a range of healthcare professionals
  • Previous experience of producing protocol / policies and SOPs covering aspects of research activity

    • Personal Attributes Essential

  • Able to deal calmly and confidently with enquiries from all professional groups and patients / carers
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to families and age / development of child
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative but recognise own limitations
  • Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties as a member of a team (willingness to work some evenings and weekends if this is required on a clinical trial)
  • Be a team player
  • Able to work across the Trust's sites
  • Attend meetings out of hours locally and nationally
  • Willingness to travel in UK & abroad for investigator meetings
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Ability to respect cultural social and religious diversity
  • Able to use own initiative

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of the desire to develop professionally and acquire new skills particularly relevant to the field of clinical research and paediatrics

    • 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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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 (Opens in a new tab).

    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 (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information 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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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 (Opens in a new tab).

    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 (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

    Address

    Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

    Western Bank

    Sheffield

    S10 2TH

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    Key Skills

    Clinical Research,FDA Regulations,Data Collection,GCP,Infusion Experience,Phlebotomy,Clinical Trials,Pediatrics Experience,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Nursing,Epic

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1