Band 6 Sexual health and HIV Research Sister

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience in Research, Sexual Health and HIV at UHB.

UHB works with a range of academic, health services and commercial companies to improve the delivery of high quality sexual and reproductive healthcare through:

*a program of health care services research

*increasing research capacity within the field of sexual health and HIV

*contributing to the research and teaching programmes within local universities

*supporting the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network

*The post offers the opportunity to learn about the practicalities of approaching patients for participation in research studies. Managing research participants' care within the research programme, in collaboration with their clinical team.

*You will have the opportunity to further develop excellent interpersonal communication, organisation, time management, documentation skills and work with more experienced researchers.

The major themes of the unit focus on sexual health service delivery and HIV. This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week, cross site working, substantive post, based at Whittall Street. Candidates are highly recommended to visit or call to discuss further. For further information please contact Juneka Begum (Sexual Health and HIV Research Manager) on 07971337401 or Juneka.begum@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The post holder will be responsible for delivering an agreed portfolio of clinical trials, and for ensuring compliance with EU and UK regulatory requirements for the conduct of research and promote the benefits of research, working closely with the clinical services.

The post holder will assess, plan implement and evaluate and clinical trials and access support to deliver clinical trials within their portfolio. The role involves liaising with Principal Investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to implement and manage trial protocols to ensure a high quality of data collection, ensuring patient safety and welfare.

The post holder may be required to work independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.

The post holder will deputise for the Senior Research Sister/Charge Nurse.

Essential criteria for applying are :

Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register

Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register 

Experience

Essential

*Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff

*Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD

*Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration

*Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff

*Experience of mentoring undergraduate students

*Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department

*Experience in learning from incidents/complaints and supporting changes in practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Juneka Begum 

Juneka.begum@uhb.nhs.uk