Nurse Practitioner - Sexual Health Sheffield

The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards. The role will involve completing and submitting documents to the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO) obtain approvals; collecting, recording and maintaining research data records; entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples and assisting with screening and recruitment processes. Post holders may also support, and be responsible for, relevant studies in their own right. Working for our organisation You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. The General Surgery Team are part of the Directorate Research Team who are involved in the delivery of clinical research across STH. We support the delivery of a wide range of studies, including studies from within the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).,

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  Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / 4 or above or equivalent qualification / experience
• Educated to A' level standard or equivalent-Diploma level 4 qualification / BTEC level 4 / Access to higher education diploma / advanced apprenticeship / AS level / international Baccalaureate diploma / T Level, Good Clinical Practice Certificate
• Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent qualification / experience.
• Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related.
Experience Essential criteria
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker / healthcare assistant or similar role
• Experience of working in a clinical research / research environment
Desirable criteria
• Experience of Data Entry
• Experience of Lab processes
• Completion of the STH 5-Day Healthcare Support Worker Programme, Demonstrates insight / understanding into the role applied for in delivering research trials within a clinical setting
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
• Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues demonstrating tact and empathy
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks
• Numerate with good IT skills, including use of databases and competence in standard PC packages
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
Desirable criteria
• Skills and experience in undertaking clinical skills : Phlebotomy ECG Recording
• Experience of handling biological samples
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The post holder will join the General Surgery research team which is one of the Directorate Research Teams. The General Surgery Team work across the directorate to support the delivery of first class quality care to research participants within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH). The General Surgery Team manage a portfolio of research studies that are conducted within STH Clinical Directorates and within the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).