Job Description

The Post holder will provide leadership and management to a clinical team, providing care to patients living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia within the NIHR Sheffield BRC (BRC) and across its regional collaborating organisations.The NIHR Sheffield BRC is a research partnership between Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield, dedicated to improving the treatment and care of people living with debilitating conditions. Research within the BRC focusses on chronic neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders, and patients with compromised immunity, chronic inflammatory diseases and emerging infections.The BRC drives research innovation into tangible benefits for patients and the wider society, whilst enhancing the position of the UK as the preferred partner for experimental medicine collaborations. Clinical research projects take place in conjunction with partners within STHFT and will be supported by the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility to meet National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Alzheimer's Society Research Nurse Programme and UKDTN strategic aims and objectives.The post holder will be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, to meet NMC revalidation requirements. As part of the role the post holder will be expected to represent the CRF at Regional, National and International meetings.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work with the Trust Research Matron, Operational Team, BRC, CRF team and the wider STH research teams to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of the clinical research portfolio, including comprehensive risk assessments to ensure patient safety is upheld and that the clinical research activity is compliant with research and clinical governance.They will establish productive working relationships with local memory assessment services and Mental Health Trusts to build effective research referral pathways and increase opportunities for people living with MCI/dementia to participate in clinical research.They will promote positive work behaviours and attitudes in line with STH PROUD values and will be required to provide management and clinical decision-making support to the core clinical team.They will need to possess an understanding of research processes and governance arrangements and have a detailed insight of the core business and function of the BRC, the Alzheimer's Society Research Nurse Programme and the UKDTN to ensure activity meets National and Local targets and clinical governance requirements.This role will focus on delivery of early phase mild cognitive impairment and dementia clinical studies and supporting development of an increasing portfolio in this specialty.About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.The CRF is a service delivery engine and works collaboratively across the organisation to provide researchers with a cross-city unit dedicated to delivering research for the benefit of patients. The CRF has been awarded an NIHR grant to further develop Experimental Medicine in South Yorkshire. Maintaining up to date systems and processes to support staff, patients and researchers is essential to ensure research carried out in the CRF is delivered to the highest possible standard, adhering to Research Governance and the Regulatory Framework.The BRC works with internal and external stakeholders - the ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines is essential; excellent interpersonal and communication skills are imperative, along with a resourceful, positive and adaptable approach to the role, managing problems, sometimes urgently and at short notice.The role will require the post holder to work collaboratively with the CRF who provide an excellent environment to develop research skills and an education and development programme for clinical researchers.DetailsDate posted12 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staffContractFixed termDuration3 yearsWorking patternFull-timeReference number190-0203-DIRJob locationsRoyal Hallamshire HospitalGlossop RoadSheffieldS10 2JFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• RGN Level one
• NMC registered
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications
• First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)

• Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
• Relevant experience at junior research sister/ charge nurse role
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
• Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Experience of delivering early phase research studies
• Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)

• Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
• Excellent performance management skills.
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.

• Integrity Cares about and knows the importance of doing the right thing and making a difference.
• Integrity Possesses a straight talking and honest, whilst being diplomatic, communication style.
• Ownership Loves being in charge/control and takes full responsibility for the running of their clinical area.
• Ownership Driven to get things done to ensure that both they and their team achieve.
• Ownership Sets very high standards for themselves, their team and clinical area.
• Delivery Love to be in control and on top of everything that is going on in their clinical area.
• Delivery Likes to be 'hands on' in the delivery of patient care in their department.
• Delivery Thrives on having lots going on and rise to the challenge of constantly switching between different activities and issues.
• Delivery Possesses a 'can do' approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough
• Relating Gets a buzz out of developing others and takes great satisfaction from seeing their staff achieve and progress.
• Relating Pick up on other people's needs sensing when something is wrong.
• RelatingGood at explaining things in simple and straightforward ways that others find easy to understand.

• RGN Level one
• NMC registered
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications
• First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)

• Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
• Relevant experience at junior research sister/ charge nurse role
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
• Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Experience of delivering early phase research studies
• Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)

• Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
• Excellent performance management skills.
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.

• Integrity Cares about and knows the importance of doing the right thing and making a difference.
• Integrity Possesses a straight talking and honest, whilst being diplomatic, communication style.
• Ownership Loves being in charge/control and takes full responsibility for the running of their clinical area.
• Ownership Driven to get things done to ensure that both they and their team achieve.
• Ownership Sets very high standards for themselves, their team and clinical area.
• Delivery Love to be in control and on top of everything that is going on in their clinical area.
• Delivery Likes to be 'hands on' in the delivery of patient care in their department.
• Delivery Thrives on having lots going on and rise to the challenge of constantly switching between different activities and issues.
• Delivery Possesses a 'can do' approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough
• Relating Gets a buzz out of developing others and takes great satisfaction from seeing their staff achieve and progress.
• Relating Pick up on other people's needs sensing when something is wrong.
• RelatingGood at explaining things in simple and straightforward ways that others find easy to understand.

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