To act as a member of the multi-disciplinary teams, with responsibility for several clinical research studies in Weston General Hospital. The postholder will liaise closely with research teams, patients, carers and study organisers to ensure high quality care and adherence to the study protocols. They will maintain effective communication and safe working practice within a complex regulatory framework. They will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of patients participating in a range of clinical trials across a number of specialties.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Research Nurse is expected to support the management and leadership of the research nurses and administrative staff within the research team. S/he will have knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to the planning, undertaking and closure of clinical research studies and therefore acts as a resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients. S/he will take a lead in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of a designated number of clinical research studies.

Research studies are delivered within the trust across seven days of the week and throughout 24 hours of each day. Research nurses should be flexible in their work patterns in order to deliver this service if the studies require.

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

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• ICH GCP training or willingness to undertake training
• Registered Nurse level 1 (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
• Post graduate qualification in research
• Teaching qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of good teamwork skills
• Broad range of clinical nursing skills
• Budgetary and resource management skills
• Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
• Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research
• Clinical, organisational and management experience
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles

Desirable

• Research nursing experience
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of research design and methodology
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further

Aptitudes

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Ability to gain influence and motivate people

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Weston General Hospital - Research Department

Grange Road

Weston Super Mare

BS23 4TQ

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