PICU RAISE Project Co-ordinator - NHS
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
The postholder will work closely with the PICU Quality Improvement Manager and the project Supervisors to set up and co-ordinate a funded project investigating shiftwork and fatigue among staff on the PICU.
Main duties of the job
Lead in the development, co-ordination and delivery of the project on the PICU at BWCH.
Duties will include, contributing to a literature review and data collection and responsibility for the analysis of information in existing databases. Data will include qualitative interviews and stakeholder involvement that will support a future research grant application.You will develop and utilise a working knowledge of and compliance with local, national and international data protection and research regulations.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Hons level degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent level of professional experience
- SLAiP course (support learning and assessment in practice) or equivalent or willing to work towards
- Post Graduate training
- Registered Nurse
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of working within a critical care environment.
- An interest in improving practice though audit/research activity and delivering/promoting evidence-based care
- Experience of clinical teaching
- Experience of clinical research/quality improvement/audit
- Sound working knowledge of Trust governance frameworks
Skills
Essential criteria- Literature searching skills
- Ability to undertake simple statistical/thematic analysis
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential criteria- Advanced communication skills with ability to converse using different platforms
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with children, young people, families and professionals from a range of settings incl. clinical team & project team
- Able to communicate sensitively and maintain confidentiality whilst interviewing
- Diplomatic and Professional at all times
- Honesty & Probity
- Presentation experience
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Able to support and manage band 5 team members and students
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Articulate
- Able to work flexible hours (Mon-Fri, 9-4pm)
- Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
- Experience of inputting data
- Ability to organise meetings, take minutes, prepare papers, liaise with co-collaborators
- Problem solving skills
- Finance/budget management experience
Should any new information become available, you will be kept informed of this throughout your recruitment process.
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with.This information will be treated in a confidential manner.