Surgical Research Nurse

at  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

We are looking for a nurse with experience of caring for peri-operative patients to join our busy and growing Digestive Diseases Research Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
You will join a team of research delivery staff who are currently supporting upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery patients on various trials researching a variety of conditions. You will be responsible for the recruitment, education and monitoring of the research participants; will undertake clinical assessments and facilitate the accurate collection and documentation of research data.
The post offers an ideal opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who wish to further their careers. You may have an interest in research and be looking to broaden your skills or you may have extensive experience of working within a research environment. We support staff who want to work flexibly and may be able to accommodate part time.
For more information about the post, please contact Miriam Davey – Trust Lead Research Nurse - 01622 228614.
To be part of a dynamic team of research delivery staff providing clinical trial/research study support service to the Trust, focusing on delivery of research to surgical patients. The role will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of surgical research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate trial data. You will assist medical staff with the recruitment and consent of patients and be a point of contact for both patients and their families once enrolled on studies.
In addition to clinic or ward-based tasks, you will be involved in data collection, adhering to Good Clinical Practice and research governance guidelines and provide safe care to research participants throughout their trial experience.
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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