This post is only open to internal applicants.
Research Nurse
Band 6
Main area: Cardiac Surgery
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (End May 2026)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Work to include 7.5 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, some evenings and weekend work. Some flexibility required.)
Job ref: 387-SPS4347-GB
Site: Bristol Heart Institute
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 PA pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/04/2025 08:00
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, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Due to the rapid expansion of our Cardiac Surgery research portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic cardiovascular nurse to join our Cardiac Surgery Research Team. Successful candidates will be involved in a range of clinical trials, involving mostly cardiac surgery patients. Experience in the speciality of cardiac surgery will therefore be essential. You will be working closely with a large multidisciplinary team, including clinical academics, university and commercial trial teams. Ability to engage supportively and effectively with patients and clinical staff will be essential in ensuring that our studies are well delivered and the standards of care for our study patients is exemplary.
Training and development will be a key focus in ensuring the successful candidate can develop their expertise in clinical research, within a supportive environment.
Seeing the patients safely through the trials offers lots of patient contact, but additionally, the role provides the opportunity to be involved in many elements of the trials from study set up through to closure. This makes for a varied and interesting career choice. Excellent skills of communication are essential as a key area of the job is to facilitate the informed consent process.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in the overall set-up, organisation and delivery of clinical trials ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP standards within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs.
* Work closely with other research team members, using clear lines of communication with the wider clinical care team and support departments to ensure each patient's smooth and safe journey throughout the studies.
* Co-ordinate arrangements for patients participating in clinical trials, according to study protocols, and communicate all necessary information to relevant personnel.
* Work as a team to deliver on larger trials, with more independent working on a portfolio of smaller studies.
* Work closely with Trial Managers, Investigators and other members of the wider study team, to troubleshoot issues with trial conduct or blockages to recruitment and work together to resolve these issues.
* Provide guidance and support for junior team members, ensuring that they are fully trained and aware of their roles and responsibilities.
* Assist the manager in the day-to-day management of research delivery, deputising in their absence.
* Assist the manager and senior team in the strategic planning and development of the team.
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 has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds: city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Skills and abilities
* Advanced interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
* Broad range of clinical nursing skills.
* Evidence of good teamwork skills.
* Budgetary/resource management skills.
* Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Interested in and willingness to participate in teaching programmes.
* Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion.
* Ability to work flexibly according to role need.
* Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice.
* Proactive in professional development for self and others.
* Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication.
* Ability to gain influence and motivate people.
Qualifications and training
* Registered Nurse level 1 with current NMC registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health-related discipline.
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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