Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 4 years (Contract will be fixed for 12 months from start date)
- Hours
- Full time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 160-7535895
- Employer
- The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/12/2025 17:00
Employer heading
Senior Research Nurse MND
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to become part of the Research Nursing Team at the Neuroscience Research Centre, here at the Walton Centre. The research nursing team in the NRC provides exceptional specialist nursing care to a wide variety of patients taking part in both Neurology and Neurosurgery clinical trials.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in clinical research, leadership experience, and a passion for advancing healthcare through innovative research practices. They should possess a relevant nursing qualification and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body.
The successful applicant will provide clinical management and support to the existing Research Team, having oversight of our neurological portfolio of studies and playing an integral part in the feasibility and set up of clinical trials, in collaboration with R&D. You will provide leadership and management for our Clinical Trials delivery unit, driving the education and assessment programme for our delivery team.
Main duties of the job
Management of staff, including appraisals, workload, performance and adherence to Trust policies.
Patient recruitment and neurological portfolio management/oversight.
Supporting other team members with day to day delivery of the portfolio.
Management of documentation to support all research activity.
Promote and support departmental education and training.
Instigate and implement service improvement.
Ensure quality standards are maintained within delivery service.
Working for our organisation
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to degree level
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional, personal and academic development
- Post registration teaching qualification, eg Mentorship course/ ENB 998
- ICH GCP certificate
Desirable criteria
- Relevant post registration qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration clinical research nursing experience
- Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients/staff
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
- Managerial/Team leader experience
- An understanding of resource management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of change management
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation
- In depth understanding of research methodologies
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to set direction and lead a team of research professionals
- Ability to organize, prioritise and coordinate the work of self and others
Desirable criteria
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Teaching experience at all levels
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Nanson
- Job title
- Head of NRC
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01515563565
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