Interview will be held on 20th Sept 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedNURSE, or PARAMEDICto join the Research and Development TeamatBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Research Nurse/Senior Research Paramedic.
Berkshire Healthcare is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. We are currently welcoming a new Senior Research Nurse/Research Paramedicto our friendly team. Applicants will be accepted fromexperienced Registered Nurses (NMC) or Paramedics (HCPC).
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated individual with previousexperience of working in healthcare. This is an opportunity to join our busy Research and Development delivery team working on research studiesfrom a range of specialties including Mental Health and Community Health Services.
This post is basedout of the University of Reading and provides support across the entire Trust. As suchyou willbe requiredto travel as needed by the role andthereforea time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supportinghybridworking(working from home and Trust sites)whereappropriate.
WorkPattern :Usually Mon-Fri 9-5 but some flexibility may berequired.
• You will be trained to support a variety of research studies and working in conjunction with the research and development team, will co-ordinate,facilitateand manage day to day activities for concurrent research studiesacross a diverse range of specialties.
• Main duties include managing the implementation of research protocols, identification, recruitment,monitoringand support of patients through the research process as well as providing research support as necessary to study teams and clinicians.
• The role involves collectingaccuratedata, management of tissue or other biological samples, carrying out clinical assessments, document generation and control, and ensuring research is conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), current legislation and research governance standards.
• You will be trained to support a variety of research studies and working in conjunction with the research and development team, will co-ordinate,facilitateand manage day to day activities for concurrent research studiesacross a diverse range of specialties.
• Main duties include managing the implementation of research protocols, identification, recruitment,monitoringand support of patients through the research process as well as providing research support as necessary to study teams and clinicians.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
The “must haves” for this role:
• Experienceof working in a healthcare setting
• A passion for research
• Excellent communication skills
• IT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Sarra Blackmanon07342 058725or emailSarra at:research@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Sep 2024
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