Job overview

Children's research is a rewarding, patient centred career!
 
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced children's research nurse to contribute to improving the lives of babies, children and their families through patient-centred research at UHS.  

We truly make a difference to patient care and experience within UHS. We strive to ensure that research is considered as a treatment option for all eligible patients, closely working with clinical teams and families to increase access to research opportunities. 

The paediatric research nursing team work across all specialities within the Children's Hospital and out in the community.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

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. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

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 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.

Successful applicants can expect an excellent induction, a friendly working environment and professional support and development opportunities.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and manage the paediatric nursing team in the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility. The team work across all specialities within the Children's Hospital and out in the community.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the paediatric nursing team (including Research Nurses, AHPs, Clinical Research Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants) ensuring appropriate cover and skill mix for smooth running of research projects.
• Liaise with Principal Investigators (PIs) and allocate research projects to Research Nurses AHPs, using professional judgement to assess workload and nursing capacity and ensure studies are delivered to time and targets.
• Provide professional leadership and support at departmental level and collaborate to enhance clinical practice and strategy.
• Provide highly specialised research advice to healthcare staff concerning the paediatric research process and clinical expertise to ensure high standards of care and safety for research participants.
• Actively promote the value of paediatric research and lead initiatives to embed clinical research within routine clinical practice. 

What we are looking for: 

• We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric registered nurse or AHP who has significant clinical experience.
• You will have experience of clinical research delivery and can work in a fast-paced clinical environment. 
• Experience in early phase, human challenge and experimental medicine research would be beneficial. Experience of delivering research within primary or secondary care would be advantageous. 
• Leadership, line management and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is flexibility and team-working skills. 
• You will need excellent project management skills and you must be able to problem solve and prioritise effectively to deliver agreed objectives. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to provide guidance and support to the teams whilst liaising with senior staff across departments.   
• The ability to communicate with staff and colleagues at all levels and disciplines in an engaging manner is essential.   
• IT skills including Microsoft office are essential.  
• Some studies are delivered across a variety of settings and therefore ability to travel to different clinic locations is required. 

This is a patient-facing, clinical role. 

Some of our studies include allergen challenges involving allergens such as peanut, egg and milk.  The post holder must be able to support the delivery of allergy studies and allergy status will be assessed as part of the pre-employment occupational health assessment.

We welcome informal enquiries and visits so please do get in touch!

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• Masters degree in a health care related subject or relevant equivalent experience
• Registered Nurse or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC HCPC)
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Experience of teaching and mentorship

Desirable criteria

• Recognised qualification in teaching and mentorship
• Recognised qualification in relevant speciality

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Recent experience of working with patients at a senior level
• Clinical Research experience
• Relevant speciality experience
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health care
• Recent management experience
• Recent NHS experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)

Desirable criteria

• Research coordinator experience

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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