Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced Intensive Care nurse to work as part of a research team responsible for developing and delivering a research portfolio of studies within the intensive care environment.  The successful candidate will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where excellent nursing, research skills and attention to detail are paramount. This position will require the successful candidate to promote and embed research within the intensive care environment whilst working with the multi-disciplinary team. 
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic and self-motivated clinical research nurse to support the on-going development of the portfolio of clinical intensive care trials.
Please state in your supporting information why research is an important part of nursing in the intensive care setting.  
For an informal chat or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Natasha Wilmshurst Specialist Research Nurse /Team Lead or Sarah Griffee Specialist Research Nurse/Team Lead
[email protected] 
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***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience within clinical research, 
and act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. The postholder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research 
projects. S/he will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other 
appropriate local and national agencies. S/he will coordinate and manage the relevant study 
portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.