Senior Clinical Academic Nurse Researcher
Band 8a
Main area: Band 8a Clinical Research Nurse Grade Band 8a
Contract: Fixed term - 33 months (2yrs 9 months)
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref: 387-WC2962-DA
Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town: Bristol
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 04/03/2025
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Are you an ambitious, talented, and motivated Registered Nurse with a passion for research ready to take the next step in your career?
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to support the development of nursing research within Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) which is part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based within the Faculty of Children’s Nurse Education (FCNE) and will work closely with the Lead Clinical Academic Nurse Researcher on research capacity and capability building within BRHC.
BRHC is committed to building research capacity and capability for NMAHPs, strengthening existing partnerships with local Higher Education Institutions and developing sustainable research collaborations with world-class researchers.
Main duties of the job
* Encourage and facilitate Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional (NMAHP) research knowledge, skills, and potential within BRHC.
* Support the implementation of the UHBW research and NMAHP specific strategy.
* Support the generation and implementation of evidence into practice.
* Develop and build relationships and initiatives with partner HEIs.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* NMC Registered nurse – ideally Child Branch
* Bachelor’s degree in nursing or closely health-related degree
* Master’s Degree or experience
* Post graduate knowledge of research techniques, analysis and use of information
* Good Clinical Practice Research training
Knowledge & Experience
* Recent experience at a senior level including change management
* Experience of leading research projects in a complex organisation
* Evidence of having delivered a research portfolio
Skills & Abilities
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
* Ability to lead and build successful teams
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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