Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established research delivery team based in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.  The post requires the successful applicant to support the delivery of a range of research studies that reflect the services provided by the Trust and its patient population.

The post-holder will be a Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) or hold a relevant academic qualification. They will be highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work sensitively and professionally with research participants, families, colleagues and clinicians. Experience of delivering research is essential, with an understanding of good clinical practice and information governance and GDPR application to research. The successful applicant will also have some knowledge of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act are applied in this role.

This is a full-time post (1 WTE) and a part-time post (0.6 WTE), both are fixed term contracts for 18-months with the potential for an extension reliant on future funding. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Contributing to the efficient and safe delivery of a balanced portfolio of research in the Trust and in other organisations as required, within time and target.

Liaising with relevant clinicians to facilitate research delivery within clinical areas, home settings and other organisations as required

Identifying appropriate participants for NIHR Portfolio research running in Nottinghamshire Healthcare based on protocol and eligibility criteria.

Recruiting participants and receiving informed consent according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Conducting required research activities within professional scope of practice and/or for which they have been appropriately trained.

Complying fully with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and national, policies and regulations.

Providing leadership and mentorship for less experienced staff

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.