Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Research Nurse to to join the senior management team in Vaccine and Testing (V&T) Research at UHBW.
The Vaccine and Testing (V&T) research team, lead on supporting Principal Investigators (PI) in the setup and delivery of vaccine and testing research.
Building on their success in recent years the V&T research team has expanded their portfolio, recruiting into experimental medicine research studies. The team is widening its 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, The V&T team are an integral part of the NIHR Bristol Clinical Research Facility (CRF). This opens up future opportunities working with industry and academia to further develop Bristol's global position in delivering excellent, ground breaking research.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the V&T senior management team, working closely with the Performance and Operations Manager to manage and lead the team in the expansion and development of the portfolio including a growing number of complex and early phase trials.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will provide expert clinical leadership to the V&T team. They will have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to the planning, undertaking and closure of clinical research studies and act as an expert resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients. They will take an active lead in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of clinical research at UHBW.
We require a person with leadership experience and a proven record of work in research, who will be self-motivated and driven to lead the team, ensuring we offer our patients a service of the highest quality.
The role requires close working with colleagues across the region, therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
In return we can offer you a friendly working environment with professional support and training/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 including the 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 including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical nursing experience
- Substantial current research nursing experience at Band 6 or above
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice Research/ Clinical Trials
- Recent teaching experience
- Understanding of early phase clinical trials
Desirable
- Experience/knowledge of vaccine research
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 (Adult) with current NMC registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or willingness to undertake
- Relevant accredited post registration modules at level 3
- ICH GCP training
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters Level study
- Teaching qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people to achieve progress
- 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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change and change management
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical nursing experience
- Substantial current research nursing experience at Band 6 or above
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice Research/ Clinical Trials
- Recent teaching experience
- Understanding of early phase clinical trials
Desirable
- Experience/knowledge of vaccine research
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 (Adult) with current NMC registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or willingness to undertake
- Relevant accredited post registration modules at level 3
- ICH GCP training
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters Level study
- Teaching qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to gain influence and motivate people to achieve progress
- 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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change and change management
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
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
Clinical Research Facility, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston
60 St. Michael’s Hill
Bristol
BS2 8DX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
