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 be able to 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 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 provide full training and development, equipping you with 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 delivery of other cardiac surgery studies with assistance 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, employing over 13,000 staff 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. 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 within the specialty of 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 the use of medical terminology Skills and abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative Good management and organisational skills Ability to manage resources effectively Good report writing, with a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail Ability to prioritise to ensure effective and efficient workload completion Experience in central line/arterial line management and assessed and signed off 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 need Enthusiasm for and desire to embed 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. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email, including invites for job interviews. We recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. Due to the high number of applications for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can if you are interested and meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. 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 a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary. Name: Emma Hopkins Job title: Research Sister Email address: emma.hopkins@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01173421144 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 delivery of other cardiac surgery studies with assistance 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, employing over 13,000 staff 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. 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 within the specialty of 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 the use of medical terminology Skills and abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative Good management and organisational skills Ability to manage resources effectively Good report writing, with a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail Ability to prioritise to ensure effective and efficient workload completion Experience in central line/arterial line management and assessed and signed off 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 need Enthusiasm for and desire to embed 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. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email, including invites for job interviews. We recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. Due to the high number of applications for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can if you are interested and meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. 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 a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary. Name: Emma Hopkins Job title: Research Sister Email address: emma.hopkins@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01173421144 Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit.
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