Main area: Paediatrics
Grade Band: 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week. Varied rota pattern.)
Job ref: 387-WC2071-DA
Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/03/2025 23:59
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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 including an expanding portfolio in all Paediatric Clinical Specialities across UHBW. The research/post holder will be based in the King David Building 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.
Main duties of the job
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. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining managerial experience and the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills and develop new ones.
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 be supporting trials across the cardiac services specialty, but will also work on studies in other specialties as necessary.
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 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 driver’s licence is essential as some studies require community support.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 work on a portfolio of paediatric cardiac research studies.
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
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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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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