Research Matron

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated NMC registered senior research nurse who takes pride and ownership in delivering clinical research with the highest quality patient-centred care and standards within our Clinical Research Facility and other areas within the Trust and community.
Matron – Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
If you are looking to advance your career within clinical research delivery this will be a very exciting role for you.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will work with our team of Research Matrons and the Head of Nursing and Professions to operationalise our research and clinical and corporate strategies here at UHS.
Providing senior leadership, oversight and day-to-day management of the Clinical Research Facility, ensuring that our current team of research staff, who are committed to driving forward adult and paediatric clinical research, have the resources, knowledge and required skills to conduct a wide range of research studies.
Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility, and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post and the continued success of our teams. A solid clinical background in delivering research is required to enable the support and delivery of complex studies, including early phase and experimental medicine within clinical areas with patient safety at the forefront. You will have proven leadership skills and demonstrable experience in line managing a large team.
You will need excellent project management skills and you must be able to troubleshoot and problem-solve and be creative.
Excellent communication skills are required to give guidance and support to the teams whilst liaising with the senior research nurses across the departments.
The ability to communicate with staff and colleagues at all levels and disciplines in an engaging manner is essential.
Good IT skills will be required. You will have the ability to analyse complex data and provide timely reports.
You will have a passion for sharing knowledge, engaging with colleagues, and promoting research.
Excellent attention to detail is essential.
This role requires onsite working to provide support to the clinical teams.
Our core working hours are Monday to Friday between 8 am and 6 pm however some flexibility will be required to cover the needs of our participants and service needs outside of these hours.
Interviews will be held in person at Southampton General Hospital and will include a presentation to a representative panel of peer and junior team members

Please refer the Job description for details