Research Nurse Band 6

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
So, what is in it for you?
+ Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
Types of flexibility could include:
+ Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week., + Co-ordination of care for patients on trials
+ Collection and preparation of biological samples
+ Collection of trial data
+ Administration of medications (if required and within professional remit)
+ Monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatments
+ Education of patients, their families and colleagues on trial related procedures under the guidance of a Clinical Investigators
+ Develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and disease
+ Work autonomously and as part of a team
+ Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves helping and facilitating patients and their families to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as an advocate, + Liaise with and provide technical support to senior medical, nursing and allied health professional staff to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with EU Clinical Trials Directive (20001/20/EC) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and that Trial delivery complies with Research Governance Framework.
+ Support and actively lead the set-up of new trials including: identification, Feasibility and Site Initiation.
+ To identify and secure appropriate resources to support clinical trials and delegate appropriately.
+ To ensure that they act at all times in accordance with the relevant professional body: NMC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
+ To arrange patient appointments for preliminary screening, informing patients directly or over the telephone of the screening procedure and answering patient queries regarding this process
+ To be responsible for delegating appropriate administrative and clinical care associated with all necessary investigations. To complete clinical trial case report forms (CRFs) and answer any data queries arising from these.
+ To be responsible for informing the GP of their patient participation in Clinical Studies and to liaise with him/her and the Practice Nurses (if necessary) informing them of the study results where necessary.
+ Maintaining data collection and record keeping (including medication accountability, case report forms, patient information and patient case notes) ensuring accurate, comprehensive and rigorous standards of validity of trial data and all other patient records.
+ Performing clinical trial procedures, e.g. venepuncture, ECGs, BP monitoring, height & weight recording, handling tissue samples.
+ To act as a contact point and a resource to patients both during the trial and in the follow-up phase.
+ To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate and to observe personal duty of care for equipment
+ To communicate and liaise regularly with the Research Delivery Network, Sponsors, Clinical trial monitors, Principal Investigators, and staff in Lincoln, Pilgrim & Grantham.
+ To line manage junior staff as appropriate, complying to trust policies as applicable.
+ To identify training needs of the Trust staff, particularly for clinical trials
+ Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act and ULH policies and guidance.
+ Any other duties as identified by the Delivery Manager
ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.
We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England » Our NHS People Promise
As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" if the below applies to you.
You are:
+ A Service Leaver
+ A Veteran
+ A Military Reserve
+ A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
+ Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
Applications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Research Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic cardiology team. Working alongside our consultants and clinical teams the successful applicant will have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. They will be expected to work on a variety of commercial and academic clinical trials.
The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, confident, and enthusiastic about the role and will be supported within a friendly team to develop their knowledge and skills.

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals - people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
+ Patient-centred - Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
+ Safety - Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
+ Excellence - Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
+ Compassion - Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
+ Respect - Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We've taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live., Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

+ Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
+ Compressed hours - usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
+ Staggered hours - having different start and finish times.
+ Set shift patterns - to allow for predictability
+ NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
+ Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
+ Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
In addition, there is more.
+ Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
+ Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
+ Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
+ Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
+ Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
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