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One 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week) permanent post is now available.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity for a 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week) children's nurse to be part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust's Women's and Children's Research Unit supporting and delivering high quality clinical research studies. The unit is currently covering all clinical trials across all specialities in Bristol Children's Hospital including delivering vaccine research.
The successful post holder will work with the Women's and Children's research unit supporting Principal Investigators in the setup and delivery of both clinical trials and non-interventional NIHR portfolio trials including an expanding portfolio in all Paediatric Clinical Specialities across UHBW. The research/post holder will be based between the Education Centre but will be part of the wider W&C Research unit and work in collaboration with their colleagues based within UHBW overseen by the Paediatric Research Sisters for the Unit. There is a requirement to cover the newly opened clinical research facility based in the Children's Hospital.
Research studies are delivered within the trust across seven days of the week and throughout 24 hours of each day. Research nurses need to be flexible in their work patterns in order to deliver this service if the studies require. It is expected that the research nurse will lead on a portfolio of paediatric research studies.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to be proactive in educating clinical staff in the specifics of running clinical trials. You should demonstrate the ability to manage own workload and to work as part of a team. Previous experience working within a clinical research environment will be desirable. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining managerial experience and the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills and develop new ones.
One 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week) permanent post is now available. The post holder will be a Registered Children's Nurse and will be based with the team in the UHBW Education Centre. The post holder will be supporting trials across all ward areas of the Children's Hospital and in the community setting.
The post holder will support the safe conduct of all research, including clinical trials, in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks. This will entail wide collaboration with clinicians and research staff to facilitate the successful conduct of trials.
You will have a relevant degree or be working towards one, have considerable current experience of working with children in a clinical context at band 5 or above, and an interest in working in a research environment. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Full drivers licence is essential as some studies require community support.
About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential - Registered Nurse (Child) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching qualification
Desirable - Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
- Post graduate qualification in research
Skills and Abilities Essential - Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of good teamwork skills
- Broad range of clinical nursing skills
- Full drivers licence
- Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Desirable - Budgetary and resource management skills
Aptitudes Essential - Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
Desirable - Ability to gain influence and motivate people
Knowledge and Experience Essential - Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
- Research nursing experience
- Knowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research
- Clinical, organizational and management experience
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable - Project management experience
- Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential - Registered Nurse (Child) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching qualification
Desirable - Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
- Post graduate qualification in research
Skills and Abilities Essential - Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of good teamwork skills
- Broad range of clinical nursing skills
- Full drivers licence
- Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Desirable - Budgetary and resource management skills
Aptitudes Essential - Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
Desirable - Ability to gain influence and motivate people
Knowledge and Experience Essential - Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
- Research nursing experience
- Knowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research
- Clinical, organizational and management experience
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable - Project management experience
- Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressEducation and Research Centre
Upper Maudlin
Bristol
BS2 8AE
Employer's website Job summaryAn exciting opportunity for a 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week) children's nurse to be part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust's Women's and Children's Research Unit supporting and delivering high quality clinical research studies. The unit is currently covering all clinical trials across all specialities in Bristol Children's Hospital including delivering vaccine research.
The successful post holder will work with the Women's and Children's research unit supporting Principal Investigators in the setup and delivery of both clinical trials and non-interventional NIHR portfolio trials including an expanding portfolio in all Paediatric Clinical Specialities across UHBW. The research/post holder will be based between the Education Centre but will be part of the wider W&C Research unit and work in collaboration with their colleagues based within UHBW overseen by the Paediatric Research Sisters for the Unit. There is a requirement to cover the newly opened clinical research facility based in the Children's Hospital.
Research studies are delivered within the trust across seven days of the week and throughout 24 hours of each day. Research nurses need to be flexible in their work patterns in order to deliver this service if the studies require. It is expected that the research nurse will lead on a portfolio of paediatric research studies.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to be proactive in educating clinical staff in the specifics of running clinical trials. You should demonstrate the ability to manage own workload and to work as part of a team. Previous experience working within a clinical research environment will be desirable. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining managerial experience and the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills and develop new ones.
One 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week) permanent post is now available. The post holder will be a Registered Children's Nurse and will be based with the team in the UHBW Education Centre. The post holder will be supporting trials across all ward areas of the Children's Hospital and in the community setting.
The post holder will support the safe conduct of all research, including clinical trials, in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks. This will entail wide collaboration with clinicians and research staff to facilitate the successful conduct of trials.
You will have a relevant degree or be working towards one, have considerable current experience of working with children in a clinical context at band 5 or above, and an interest in working in a research environment. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Full drivers licence is essential as some studies require community support.
About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential - Registered Nurse (Child) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching qualification
Desirable - Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
- Post graduate qualification in research
Skills and AbilitiesEssential - Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of good teamwork skills
- Broad range of clinical nursing skills
- Full drivers licence
- Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Desirable - Budgetary and resource management skills
AptitudesEssential - Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
Desirable - Ability to gain influence and motivate people
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential - Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
- Research nursing experience
- Knowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research
- Clinical, organizational and management experience
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable - Project management experience
- Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further
Person Specification
Education and QualificationsEssential - Registered Nurse (Child) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching qualification
Desirable - Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
- Post graduate qualification in research
Skills and AbilitiesEssential - Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of good teamwork skills
- Broad range of clinical nursing skills
- Full drivers licence
- Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Desirable - Budgetary and resource management skills
AptitudesEssential - Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
Desirable - Ability to gain influence and motivate people
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential - Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
- Research nursing experience
- Knowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research
- Clinical, organizational and management experience
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable - Project management experience
- Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressEducation and Research Centre
Upper Maudlin
Bristol
BS2 8AE
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