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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
An exciting opportunity is available for a 12 month fixed term post (Secondment cover) within the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust’s Women’s and Children’s Research Unit. This is a part time, 34hrs per week role for a Band 6 Children's nurse supporting and delivering high quality clinical research studies.
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 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.
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 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 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.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Child) with current NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Teaching qualification
* Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
Skills and Abilities
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Evidence of good teamwork skills
* Broad range of clinical nursing skills
* Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
* Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
* 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
Knowledge and Experience
* Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
* 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
* Knowledge of research design and methodology
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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