Job summary

This post will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to have exposure to clinical research environment while developing their leadership skills to progress into a more senior post within the Trust (if desired). Appropriate training to the role will be provided, in addition to all research training days and support from senior colleagues.

The Cardiology Research nurse will be expected to approach patients to participate in studies and will be involved in managing and assisting the team with practical assessments as part of research studies. These may include questionnaires, vital signs, collection of samples including blood, urine and swabbing. The post holder will be required to complete all administrative duties associated with these assessments including entering results on to a computer-based data collection portals.

The Cardiology Research nurse will report to the senior research nurses & research sister. Cardiology Research studies are delivered within the Trust currently across five days of the week and throughout the day, but research nurses should be flexible in their work patterns to deliver this service if required by studies. The post holder will be required to work shifts including occasional evenings and some weekends. The team comprises of : 1 WTE Band 7, WTE Band 6 nurses, WTE Band 5 Trial coordinator & 1 WTE Band 4 Trial coordinator.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced nurse to work as part of the Cardiology Research team at the Bristol Heart Institute. Experience in cardiovascular disease and / or acute care setting will be advantageous.

Working closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be supporting a portfolio of non-complex clinical trials and will be trained to deliver their treatment in Cardiology. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal), as well as meticulous attention to details, to ensure patient safety and accurate and comprehensive data collection. The post holder will ensure that the research is undertaken within research governance and good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines and safeguards the wellbeing of participants.

We offer the opportunity of professional development towards a band 6 research nurse role within a friendly, supportive environment, working within and integrated team n a variety of training and development opportunities.

The position is available on a fixed-term contract for up to 1-year full time. Secondments from clinical areas will be welcomed after previous agreements with line managers. The work pattern will be Monday to Friday but may include some evenings and some occasional weekends to meet requirements of various studies.

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within an acute hospital environment
• Interest in clinical research
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
• Good understanding of the use of medical terminology

Desirable

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Aptitudes

Essential

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Desirable