Medical Research Nurse + Hepatology Experience

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic Medical Research Nurse with Hepatology experience to join a dedicated team at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves managing clinical research studies and supporting a multi-disciplinary team in the vibrant environment of the Medical Research Unit, focusing on improving patient care through rigorous research efforts.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of clinical nursing practice in an acute hospital environment.
• Experience with Hepatology patients.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead research nurses and administrative staff.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of clinical research studies.
• Support Principal Investigators in research setup and delivery.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Detail Oriented

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Medical Research Nurse + Hepatology Experience

Band 6

Main area Research Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (This is a fixed term contract to support Hepatology Research within UHBW.) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

13.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 387-M7967-CG

Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 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 a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the Medical Research Unit.

We are looking for a highly motivated registered nurse with Hepatology experience to fill the role of Medical Research Nurse.

If you would like to join a supportive team in a dynamic and exciting setting, where you can develop your skills and work with colleagues across the Trust then this role is for you.

The post holder will work as part of a growing, enthusiastic team of administrators, research nurses, and other research staff as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of research projects.

We require a person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in developing specific skills to be a research nurse. You will be self-motivated and driven to work alongside the clinical and administrative staff ensuring patients a service of the highest quality.

In return, we can offer you a friendly working environment with professional support and training/development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The 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, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products, 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.

The Medical Research team leads on supporting Principal Investigators (PI) in the setup and delivery of research in the division of medicine. The team is based in the purpose-built Medical Research Unit. This facility offers the ability to conduct early and late-phase studies.

The Research Nurse will report to the Research Sister and the team is part of the division of medicine.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment
• Clinical, organizational and management experience
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
• Experience working with Hepatology patients
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research
• Knowledge of research design and methodology
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop technological computer skills further

Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Broad range of clinical nursing skills
• Evidence of good teamwork skills
• Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
• Ability to support the senior research nurse and MRU manager in strategic planning and day to day running of the Medical Research Unit
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Evidence of organisational skills
• Budgetary and resource management skills
• 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
• Ability to gain influence and motivate people

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received 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 you 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.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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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 Rose Fyfe-Beedell Job title Research Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 3429200 Additional information

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