University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
An exciting opportunity is available for a 12 month fixed term post (Maternity cover) within the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust's Women's and Children's Research Unit. This is a part time, 22.5hrs per week role for a Band 6 Children's nurse supporting and delivering high quality clinical research studies within the cardiac speciality.
The successful post holder will work with the W&C research unit supporting Principal Investigators in the setup and delivery of both clinical trials and non-interventional NIHR portfolio trials. The role will also include delivering vaccine research.
The 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 your own workload and to work as part of a team. Previous experience working within a clinical research environment will be desirable.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a Registered Children's Nurse and will be based with the team in the King David Building. The post holder will support trials across the cardiac services speciality, but will also work on studies in other specialities as necessary.
You will have a relevant degree or be working towards one, have considerable current experience of working with children in a cardiac 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. A full drivers licence is essential as some studies require community support.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment including within a cardiac environment.
* Knowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research.
* Clinical, organisational and management experience.
* Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles.
* Knowledge of research design and methodology.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further.
Skills and Abilities
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Broad range of paediatric clinical nursing skills.
* Evidence of good teamwork skills.
* Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion.
* Budgetary and resource management skills.
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Nurse (Child) with current NMC registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Teaching qualification.
* Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline.
* 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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