Main area: Cardiac Surgery
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Possibility to extend subject to funding. Secondment considered.)
Hours: Full time or Job share, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with possible occasional weekend work.)
Job ref: 387-SPS-4004-GB-A
Site: Bristol Heart Institute
Town: Bristol
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 5 nurse to work with the Cardiac Surgery Research Team to deliver a new study funded by Kidney Research UK.
This engaging role involves patient recruitment, scheduling sampling, data collection, and completing follow-up for this important study. There will also be opportunities to work alongside senior nurses on various other studies. Senior nurses will support full training and development, providing the necessary skills and experience to progress within the research nurse career pathway.
Post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Manage a detailed scheduling pathway for patient sampling. Complete trial activities according to the study protocol and ensure the collection of high-quality data and samples. Complete the consent process and record detailed data for the study. Support the delivery of other cardiac surgery studies with guidance from senior research nurses. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and 100 different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated 'Good' overall by the CQC, and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and aims to recruit a diverse workforce. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Registered General Nurse (RGN) Evidence of continuing professional development Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training Knowledge and experience
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within a high care hospital environment in cardiovascular disease. 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 medical terminology. Skills and abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative. Evidence of good management and organisational skills. Ability to manage resources effectively. Good report writing, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to prioritise to ensure effective workload completion. Experienced in central line/arterial line management and assessed to give intravenous medication. Venupuncture or willingness to undertake training. Personal insight and awareness with the ability to recognise own limits. Ability to work flexibly according to role needs. Enthusiasm for embedding research within clinical practice. Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication. We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Emma Hopkins Job title: Research Sister Email address: emma.hopkins@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01173421144 Additional information: Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit.
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Manage a detailed scheduling pathway for patient sampling. Complete trial activities according to the study protocol and ensure the collection of high-quality data and samples. Complete the consent process and record detailed data for the study. Support the delivery of other cardiac surgery studies with guidance from senior research nurses. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and 100 different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated 'Good' overall by the CQC, and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and aims to recruit a diverse workforce. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Registered General Nurse (RGN) Evidence of continuing professional development Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training Knowledge and experience
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within a high care hospital environment in cardiovascular disease. 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 medical terminology. Skills and abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative. Evidence of good management and organisational skills. Ability to manage resources effectively. Good report writing, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to prioritise to ensure effective workload completion. Experienced in central line/arterial line management and assessed to give intravenous medication. Venupuncture or willingness to undertake training. Personal insight and awareness with the ability to recognise own limits. Ability to work flexibly according to role needs. Enthusiasm for embedding research within clinical practice. Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication. We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Emma Hopkins Job title: Research Sister Email address: emma.hopkins@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01173421144 Additional information: Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit.
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