Job overview

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

Our award-winning paediatric research team is now looking for an experienced paediatric nurse to join the team.

We have 1, Band 6, full-time Paediatric Research Sister post available based in the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Southampton. This role will provide regular contact with children and their families and will involve research that will make a real difference in future patient care. 

Our Paediatric Research Team consists of 25 Research Nurses, Clinical Research Practitioners and Clinical Trials Assistants, working together to bring exciting research opportunities to the UHS for the benefit of our patients. 

The paediatric research nursing teamwork across all specialities within The Children’s Hospital and out in the community, with regular contact with patients and healthy volunteers that will make a real difference to future patient care.  

Please click below for more details about this vacancy including the person specification which outlines the essential and desirable skills needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

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. 

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What we are looking for:-

Registered Paediatric Nurse
•    Extensive post-registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in 
        clinical research.
•    Recent management experience.
•    Excellent interpersonal communication, organisation and time management skills.
•    Ability to work independently both in the CRF and within the community.
•    Be able to lead, motivate and inspire teamwork.
•    Demonstrate resilience and be adaptable to differing demands.
•    Able to work flexible hours including shifts and night duty rotation
•    Evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The post holder will be a car driver, with a full driving license and must be willing to travel to various locations in and around Southampton.  

Full or Part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Our core hours are Monday- Friday 8-4, however, we do have research studies that require working evenings/nights and weekends. 

Please note this is a clinical patient-facing role based within the CRF at University Hospital Southampton. 

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Educated to or working towards Degree level
• Evidence of on-going professional / academic development
• Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
• Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty

Desirable criteria

• Specialist qualification.
• Degree in healthcare or biomedical science subject
• Certification Leadership or management course

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
• Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
• Recent management or leadership experience
• Interest in Clinical Research.
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice

Desirable criteria

• Interest in Clinical Research
• Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor
• Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project
• Experience of being a link nurse (e.g. infection prevention, Manual handling, fire warden, etc)
• Demonstrate ability to liaise / collaborate with MD

Special requirements of the post

Desirable criteria

• Experience with Research IT systems (EDGE, ODP)
• Experience with electronic data capture systems

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

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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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