Lead Research Nurse/ AHP/ Clinical Researcher

Job summary

Applications from a variety of different clinical/professional backgrounds are invited, including Nursing, AHPs, Psychology, etc.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria.

We have a fabulous opportunity to join Derbyshire Healthcare's Research and Development team based at the Kingsway hospital site in Derby.

Applications are invited for a fixed term contract opportunity to cover maternity leave, for a Band 6 Lead Clinical Researcher/Research Nurse/Research OT (depending on the applicant's professional/clinical background) role, based within the Centre for Research and Development at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation you want to gain research experience by using your clinical skills to support the delivery of high quality nationally funded research focused on improving patient care in the NHS, please apply.

"It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. "

Main duties of the job

The research and development team conducts National Institute of Health and Care Research Portfolio research, clinical audit and own account research on a wide variety of mental health and service provision related topics including COVID-19 research.

The successful candidate will be involved in leading the set up and delivery of complex NIHR portfolio research projects both Commercial and non-Commercial based. We are currently looking to increase our commercial research activity.

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic person with strong clinical, organisational and interpersonal skills, to join our team as a Band 6 Clinical Researcher.

The ability to travel over a large geographical area is essential.Knowledge of research methods and design is not essential but applicants must have an interest in clinical research and experience in the field of mental health would be of real benefit.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

Job responsibilities

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Qualifications and Education

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Experience and Knowledge

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Skills and Attributes

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