Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the position of Senior Project Nurse for Research at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The postholder will undertake specific projects related to clinical research delivery across the Trust and to provide additional senior nurse support and resilience within the senior research nurse team, due to the Lead Nurse for Research and Development working part time in a regional role outside of the Trust. The post holder will work with the Lead Nurse R& D and the Research Matrons for the Trust, Clinical Research Facility and Cancer Clinical Trials Centre to provide leadership and management to the clinical research delivery teams which include clinical research nurses, midwifes, clinical trials assistants and healthcare professionals who work alongside clinical teams to support and large and complex portfolio of innovative research across the Trust, providing patients with the opportunity to choose research as a treatment choice, providing them access to new and innovative health care provisions of the future.

They will ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the clinical research portfolio, assisting STH to meet national targets set by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (the research arm of the NHS), as well as contributing to the 5th pillar of the Trusts Strategy, Making a Difference.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking nurses with strong management and leadership skills and broad experience of managing teams.

The post holder will need to be highly motivated and passionate about providing the highest quality care to patients, possess exceptional interpersonal, communication, organisational and leadership skills to be able to lead and manage the dynamics, structure and development of clinical research teams.

They will need to demonstrate a proven track record of managing people and a commitment to continually improving the way healthcare is provided, as well as having a desire to embed and integrate research into routine clinical care.

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.

Research conducted within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is overseen by the Sheffield Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO), which is a joint initiative between the Trust and the University of Sheffield. The CRIO provides assistance to researchers conducting clinical research within STH and the Universities. It has close links with NIHR funded infrastructure to provide a streamlined service to support the development, set up, costing and management of clinical research in Sheffield. The Research Delivery teams at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are here to improve health and wellbeing, to support people to keep mentally and physically well, to get better when they are ill and when they cannot fully recover, to stay as well as they can to the end of their lives. We aim to work at the limits of science - bringing the highest levels of human knowledge and skill to save lives and improve health. We touch lives at times of basic human need, when our care and compassion are what matter most to people. 

So, if you think you have what it takes to join a very successful NHS Foundation Trust in its aim to improve health and become the best provider of clinical research in the UK, and you thrive in a complex environment that is challenging and innovative, there has never been a better time to join us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to master’s level in clinical research or related subject or substantial equivalent experience in relevant discipline RGN (Adult part 1) NMC Register or Midwifery Leadership development training (module, course, certificate etc) Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable teaching and assessing experience

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive post registration experience in a range of settings including experience of leading / managing teams at a senior level (Band 7 or above) Specialist Knowledge of research delivery and associated workforce planning (i.e. trained in use of the intensity tool training) Evidence of effective change management including leading developmental and improvement work in a clinical environment Experience of chairing meetings and presenting information in a range of settings and formats including delivering highly complex presentations to high level audiences Experience of developing new processes and writing reports/SOPs/policy documents

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

In depth knowledge of the research process and of the Research Governance framework and legislation pertaining to clinical research in the UK Possess a good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS and NIHR Specialist knowledge of research delivery and associated workforce planning (i.e. trained in use of the intensity tool training) Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage a complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet multiple deadlines Able to evidence performance management skills and demonstrate strategies to meet NIHR performance objectives and other relevant targets Good IT skills competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships at all levels. Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally, with individuals and groups Ability to work independently, reliably and flexibly and without direct supervision to prioritise own workload, and workload of others in order to meet the needs of the service

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Senior Project Nurse for Research JD (PDF, 166.2KB) Senior Project Nurse for Research PS (PDF, 146.2KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameGail MillsJob titleLead Nurse Research and DevelopmentEmail number