Senior Clinical Academic Nurse Researcher
Band 8a
Main area: Band 8a Clinical Research Nurse
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
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa pro rata
Closing date: 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), which has recently expanded to include research. The post holder 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
Working with key stakeholders within FCNE / BRHC / UHBW and partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to:
* 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 to benefit patients, carers, and our workforce.
* Develop and build relationships and initiatives with partner HEIs.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* NMC Registered nurse – ideally Child Branch
* Bachelor’s degree in nursing or closely health-related degree
* Master’s Degree or equivalent experience
* Postgraduate knowledge of research techniques
* Good Clinical Practice Research training
* Postgraduate teaching/assessing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
* Recent experience at a senior level including change management
* Experience of leading and managing large improvement and academic research projects
* Evidence of having delivered a research portfolio
* Experience of leading research projects in a complex organisation
* Extensive experience of teaching and developing research and innovation programmes
* Evidence of current clinical practice in a range of acute care settings
Skills & Abilities
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
* Ability to analyse & present complex data
* Ability to lead and build successful teams
* Excellent communication skills (written/oral)
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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