Research Engagement Nurse

Posting date:	18 August 2025
Salary:	£38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 September 2025
Location:	Worthing, BN11 2DH
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9279-25-1582

Summary

Workplace and Environmental Factors Physical Physically fit (as determined by Occupational Health). Use equipment / computers. Able to perform duties associated with clinical nurse role such as taking blood, monitoring blood pressure, etc requiring skill and dexterity. Ability to travel across site and to external meetings as required. Uses trust resources with care, effectively and encourages others to do the same. Ensures that stock levels and equipment are maintained adequately. Able to move inanimate loads using appropriate equipment in accordance with UHSussex policy, for example transporting promotional materials across sites and into the local area Emotional Occasionally required to give unwelcome news to patients, carers or staff for example dealing with patients who have limited treatment options that are not eligible for clinical trials (monthly) May be required to deal with difficult information And situations as part of clinical trials management. Required to deal sensitively with people who may be stressed or upset. Must be able to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours, for example when hosting Research Champions meetings that may involve sensitive subjects (monthly) Mental Elevated level of concentration required to ensure clinical trials protocols are observed and strictly adhered to. Frequent and lengthy use of computer will be required on a daily basis. Able to work under pressure and make decisions unsupervised, seeking assistance as appropriate Must be able to emotionally support other staff Working Conditions Standing/walking for lengthy periods of time required during patient clinical contact time. Sitting and using computer for prolonged periods of time when maintaining accurate documentation, answering data queries and protocol related training.Continuous use of visual display unit will be necessary. Moving equipment related to clinical trials such as patient records, stationary, folders etc. Required to take and process clinical (biological) samples, as part of clinical nursing role when necessary to maintain clinical research service delivery. Occasional requirement to package samples that are transported in dry ice. Frequently required to work in front of a screen - entering data, processing textual information and maintaining data logs for allocated clinical trials. Must be able to effectively communicate with members of the general public presenting as Research Champions Travel across UHSussex sites when necessary eg to facilitate Research Champions meetings or attend engagement events Person Specification Requirements Level required How assessed Application form (AF) Selection interview (I) Assessment (A) Level required How assessed Application form (AF) Selection interview (I) Assessment (A) Essential Desirable Professional Registration First Level Nurse Registration. First degree or equivalent experience, with significant post registration experience in one or more areas of the desired portfolio. . AF/I AF/I Professional practise course according to experience, and within speciality or relevant experience. AF Experience/ Qualifications Mentorship Qualification e.g. Practice Supervisor Practice Assessor Preparation Programme, Mentorship Programme, ENB 998, Practice Teacher qualification or equivalent. Good Clinical Practice certificate AF/I AF/I Clinical trials experience within NHS setting. Research methodology experience AF/I AF/I Skills Post-registration experience. Able to evidence expert communication skills (verbal & non-verbal) across a variety of situations with patients, their families, departments, and colleagues. Evidence of supervising junior staff and students. Excellent written and verbal skills. Excellent communication within the multidisciplinary team and across the organisation. Demonstrable management, leadership, and organisational skills. Ability to demonstrate a problem-solving approach. Ability to delegate and prioritise. Venepuncture and cannulation skills. IV drug administration skills. Demonstrate ability to take on new skills in line with service development. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to facilitate patient and public forums Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I (I) Conflict management experience and ability to handle occasional exposure to verbal aggression. Post-registration experience in (ADD SPECIALITY PORTFOLIO). Phlebotomy and cannulation skills AF/I AF/I People Management and Development Able to work without direct supervision and to supervise the work of others. Able to plan and prioritise a complex and unpredictable caseload efficiently. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Experience of change management and introducing service. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Demonstrate clear and accurate documentation skills with excellent attention to detail. Able to assess, critically appraise and keep up to date with research and evidence-based practice. Provides patient centred holistic care. Maintains Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional portfolio. Possess group facilitation skills and experience AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I Commitment to continuous service improvement. Commitment to working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research into clinical practice AF/I Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). (I) Specific Requirements Proven ability to use Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, MSTeams and social media accounts Experience of using Social media to positively promote research Experience of managing databases Understands implications of information Governancein relation to Public Research Champions AF/I Experience of using IT (Information Technology) Systems in an Acute Trust. AF/I Freedom to Act Able to work autonomously and to set own objectives. Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines. AF/I AF/I