Cardiology Research Nurse

6 days ago

Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This post will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to have exposure to a 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 onto 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, 5.4 WTE Band 6 nurses, 0.8 WTE Band 5 Trial coordinator & 1 WTE Band 4 Trial coordinator.
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 detail, 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 an integrated team in a variety of training and development opportunities.

The position is available on a fixed-term contract for up to 1 year full time. The work pattern will be Monday to Friday but may include some evenings and some occasional weekends to meet requirements of various studies.

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. 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. 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

Broad knowledge and experience in Cardiovascular disease and/or acute care setting
Research / Audit experience

Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Experienced in venepuncture or willingness to undertake training


Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication

Qualifications and Training

Undergraduate degree in Nursing
Evidence of continuing professional development

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training


University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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