Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research Nurse - Band 5 - 12 months FTC

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

Closing Date: 23.11.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 24.11.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 01.12.25

FIXED TERM 1 YEAR

Brief Description of the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time research nurse in the Patient Recruitment Centre, BRI.. This is an exciting post within Bradford Teaching Hospitals and a great opportunity for expanding knowledge and experience of respiratory clinical research.

The post holder will work within the PRC and be responsible for the co-ordination and support of clinical research trial portfolios as required. The post holder must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and good organisational skills. Must be willing to travel between sites if necessary.

The post involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams and will involve the collection and documentation of accurate data. The post holder will take part in all aspects of clinical trials, including phlebotomy, ECGs, observations and history taking, assessing and managing the care pathways of patients and carers, educating and supporting them and acting as their advocate at all times.

The post also involves Educating patients and training relevant health care workers regarding trial protocols.

Main duties of the job

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

Will need to undertake GCP training. Communication skills, excellent record keeping.

Informal Enquiries to: Karen Regan Mobile: 07956358351

Office: 01274 383383 (no answer machine)

Email: karen.regan@bthft.nhs.uk

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7569365

Job locations

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable, recent nursing experience either as student or qualified nurse

Desirable

  • Some experience of audit/project management

Skills

Essential

  • Phlebotomy skills
  • IT skills including - Microsoft word, outlook, excel and internet explorer
  • Excellent organisation skills - including time management, staff and resource management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate with range of participants

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Understanding of research processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - Level 1
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Teaching/Mentoring certificate/skills
  • Good clinical practice (GCP) trained

Other

Essential

  • Responsible for own post basic education to meet requirements of NMC Revalidation and NIHR CRN
  • Ability to work in various locations throughout the Trust, as required, and be able to carry out the physical elements of the post e.g. prolonged computer work and phlebotomy.

Desirable

  • Current driving licence and access to a vehicle to carry out home visits as necessary
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable, recent nursing experience either as student or qualified nurse

Desirable

  • Some experience of audit/project management

Skills

Essential

  • Phlebotomy skills
  • IT skills including - Microsoft word, outlook, excel and internet explorer
  • Excellent organisation skills - including time management, staff and resource management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate with range of participants

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Understanding of research processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse - Level 1
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Teaching/Mentoring certificate/skills
  • Good clinical practice (GCP) trained

Other

Essential

  • Responsible for own post basic education to meet requirements of NMC Revalidation and NIHR CRN
  • Ability to work in various locations throughout the Trust, as required, and be able to carry out the physical elements of the post e.g. prolonged computer work and phlebotomy.

Desirable

  • Current driving licence and access to a vehicle to carry out home visits as necessary

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.

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.

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Karen Regan

karen.regan@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7569365

Job locations

BTHFT

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


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