About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of a dynamic team to provide on the ground delivery of up-to-date research that will help to shape the care of the future.
The Research Dental Nurse will work alongside the surgery research team to support the safe conduct of dental research studies. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing the best care possible for patients and who wants to be on the cutting edge of vital patient care questions.
The team are forward thinking, always striving to engage new staff and clinical areas in research, make research accessible to all, employ continuous improvement to our practice and processes, and improve outcomes for patients across the NHS through research.
Please note that this is a fixed term post in line with current research funding available and we cannot guarantee extension beyond this time.
Main duties of the job
A key aspect of the role will be to provide a wide range of dental nursing expertise and duties to the research team, to assist in the smooth running of dental research studies and to act as a link between clinical care and research.
In this vital role you will:
Ensure patient safety and confidentiality whilst undertaking critical research projects that help to push clinical care forward.
Work in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks related to the planning, undertaking and closure of clinical research studies.
Assist in screening, consenting and managing the on-going care of research participants according to study protocols.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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 theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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 and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Substantial post qualification experience of clinical practice Interest in clinical research Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable
Experience of clinical research Experience of audits
Aptitudes Essential
Enthusiastic, motivated and able to inspire others Able to use own initiative to problem solve Ability to work flexibly in an ever evolving work environment Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to recognise own limits and seek support when needed Willing to help other team members out when needed
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication skills with multiple members of the Multidisciplinary Team using different modes of media (emails, phone calls etc) Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and attention to detail Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team Able to prioritise own workload Competent in computer work
Qualifications & Training Essential
National Diploma in Dental Nursing (or equivalent level 3 Dental Nursing qualification) Dental Nursing post-qualification certificate (Sedation, Special Care, Dental Radiography, Implantology, Orthodontics or Oral Health Education) Valid GDC registration Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)