Lead Nurse - Research and Development

A leadership opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, and motivated experienced Research Nurse with a passion for operational delivery of clinical research to join our growing Research and Development team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The research delivery team deliver high quality research across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. The successful candidate will work closely with the research

Matron to lead the growth of the portfolio of studies and further development of the team, working together with the clinical teams to embed research,increasing opportunities for our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive research culture, raise the profile of research within the Trust, and support the team to meet ambitious recruitment and delivery targets. We are committed to supporting your professional development and offer a range of training and mentorship opportunities. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.

As Lead Nurse for Research and Development, youwill lead and manage the research delivery team, ensuring the effective operational delivery of a broad and varied portfolio of clinical trials in full compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice, and all relevant legislation. You will coordinate the allocation of studies and workforce planning to maintain the right skill mix, while providing daytoday guidance,mentorship, and supervision to the research delivery team to support their performance, confidence, and professional development.

Acting as a specialist resource and visible role model for high quality research practice, you willoffer expert advice to staff, patients, and external partners, and play a keyrole in promoting research activity across the Trust, contributing to bothlocal and national strategies to achieve ambitious recruitment and delivery targets. You will ensure robust governance systems are in place, champion quality assurance and patient safety, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout all stages of research delivery.

As part of the leadership team, you will deputise for the Matron when required, represent the Trust at internal and external meetings, and actively support the development and implementation of departmental strategies, policies, and service improvements making this a highly impactful and rewarding role within our expanding research service.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Job Description for Lead Nurse Research & Development

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Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

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• Extensive Research Experience
• Extensive experience of leading clinical trials including commercial clinical trials
• In-depth Knowledge of the Research process
• Extensive experience of Project Management and Co-ordination
• Experience of managing multiple projects
• Experience of working in a clinical research environment
• Experience of line management and team leadership
• Publications
• Poster presentation

• 1st level Registered Adult Nurse
• Hold current NMC registration
• Significant experience working in clinical research at Band 6 or above
• Possess a degree qualification or equivalent research experience
• GCP Accreditation
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• GCP Facilitation
• Leadership Qualification
• Teaching Qualification
• Masters degree or working towards