About this role
Job summary
As a Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP based at the South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network's hub in Bristol, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality health and care research across a variety of healthcare settings. This dynamic role with the Agile Research Delivery Team offers the opportunity to support research studies in primary care, community services, NHS Trusts and other settings to ensure that patients and the public can access research opportunities wherever they receive their care. Working as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team, you will use clinical expertise, research knowledge, and a flexible approach to help deliver safe, participant-focused studies.
The South West Central Agile Research Delivery Team works across three hubs in Bristol, Bournemouth and Gloucestershire, and we are currently recruiting to our Bristol hub.
As an organisation we recognise the value of work-life balance. Our team currently works in a hybrid way, with at least 40% of time face-to-face; this may vary depending on team and organisational need. As this role will be responsible for the delivery of research across a wide geographical area, there is a requirement to travel to a variety of locations across the region.
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Clare Sandham, ARDT Manager, for an informal conversation about the role.
Main duties of the job
Works within the scope and code of professional practice. Accurately perform and record a range of participant assessments and physiological measurements required, according to personal competencies and the study protocol. This may include, but not be limited to, venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, weight and height. Manage multiple concurrent projects and research sites, requiring flexibility and adjustment according to demand. Where appropriate and in line with training competencies the post holder may be required to support multiple aspects of study delivery including screening, recruitment, consent, delivering interventions, follow ups, data management, sample collection and processing as required, across all specialties and settings. Adhere to NMC Code or HCPC Code and Scope of professional conduct/practice and policies which govern clinical practice at local and national level. Actively contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and wellbeing. Engage with, recruit and support participants from a broad spectrum of diverse communities. Ensure through professional conversations, the positive impact of patient and public involvement and engagement on the design, delivery and dissemination of research. Provide excellent care, working as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, contribute to and support the implementation of research-based practice.
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.
Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC / HCPC) Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure Adaptable/flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up and delivery of research studies in a health and care setting Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres
Qualifications and Education Essential
Educated to degree level in science or health related discipline or in another field with experience of delivering clinical research trials, or recent experience of working in a clinical setting or equivalent experience/training Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC / HCPC) Evidence of ongoing professional development
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications, MS Office and/or Google Hub applications Good planning and organisational skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work autonomously Ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management of research study(ies) Understanding of personal accountability Ability to travel for work
Desirable
Current Driving Licence
Aptitudes Essential
Team player Adaptable/flexible approach to work Integrity Organised with good attention to detail Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure Desire to maintain competence level through continuous learning
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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Whitefriars, Level 5 Southgate
Lewins Mead
Bristol
BS1 2NT
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)