Job summary
The Vaccine & Testing Research Team at UHBW are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the team!
Building on the team's success over the past 3 years the V&T research team are expanding their portfolio, recruiting into new and exciting early phase and experimental medicine research studies. The team is widening it's focus to include phase I and II studies in other disease areas supporting research teams conducting early phase and experimental research.
Based in a purpose built research facility, we are excited to be included in the recent NIHR Clinical Research facility accreditation and funding. This opens up future opportunities working with industry and academia to further develop Bristol's global positioning delivering excellent, ground breaking research.
We are looking to recruit a nurse who has a broad range of skills and clinical experience who has a keen interest in improving healthcare through high quality research. Research experience is not essential for this post as a full training package will be provided. The successful candidate will support the Research Sister in the safe and effective delivery of clinical trials, acting as a resource for staff, researchers and research participants.
In return we can offer you a flexible working pattern in a friendly, collaborative working environment with enhanced professional support from the research LEF. Professional development and networking opportunities will also be supported in this role.
Main duties of the job
Working with the wider Vaccine & Testing research team and trial sponsors to facilitate the set up and delivery of clinical trials.
To plan and coordinate clinics and participant flow to ensure protocol defined activities are conducted appropriately and that participant safety is maintained.
Line management of junior members, acting as a role model sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate development opportunities.
About us
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. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- ICH GCP training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Post graduate qualification in research
- Evidence of immunisation training appropriate to the role
- Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
Aptitudes
Essential
- Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
Desirable
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within an acute hospital environment
- Research Nurse Experience
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to clinical trials
- Clinical organisational and management experience
- Knowledge of data protection act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable
- Experience of working on vaccine research
- Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Project management experience
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further
Skils and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Broad range of clinical nursing skills
- Evidence of good management and organisational skills
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Budgetary and resource management skills
- Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- ICH GCP training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Post graduate qualification in research
- Evidence of immunisation training appropriate to the role
- Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
Aptitudes
Essential
- Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
- Proactive in professional development for self and others
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
Desirable
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within an acute hospital environment
- Research Nurse Experience
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to clinical trials
- Clinical organisational and management experience
- Knowledge of data protection act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable
- Experience of working on vaccine research
- Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Project management experience
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further
Skils and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Broad range of clinical nursing skills
- Evidence of good management and organisational skills
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Budgetary and resource management skills
- Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
UHBW NIHR Clinical research Facility
60 St Michael's Hill
Bristol
BS2 8DX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
