Research Nurse/AHP/Assistant Psychologist

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for a Band 5 Neurosciences Research Nurse/AHP/Assistant Psychologist to join the research team. The role involves setting up and maintaining research studies while providing high-quality patient care. Flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong interest in research are essential. The position is part-time, with flexible working arrangements and the opportunity for home visits.

Qualifications

• RGN or equivalent with current live registration.
• Willingness to learn about the research process.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and closing down research studies in compliance with regulations.
• Conducting cognitive assessments and maintaining databases.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work within a diverse community

Interest in research

Time management

Education

Degree level education in nursing

Job description

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Neurosciences Research Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 10 months (Secondment considered. Contract period until 31st March 2026.) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

15 hours per week (Role will require travel to participants homes. As such, flexible hours and access to own travel are essential.) Job ref 339-SAT8213-LMH

Site Bristol Brain centre Town BRISTOL Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/06/2025 23:59

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Job overview

Band 5 Neurosciences Research Nurse/AHP/Assistant Psychologist

Research is different: it’s about providing the best research opportunities for our patients; be that by organising and running patient clinics or computer-based data work. If this appeals to you...

Come and join our research team!

The Neurosciences Research Team are a supportive and highly motivated team looking for a new member to help contribute to the progression of treatment for patients suffering from a range of neurological diseases. This post is ideal for those who wish to build on their existing clinical experience and contribute to the development of evidence-based patient care.

If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail then we may be the team for you.

You would work alongside experienced colleagues based in the Brain Centre and Clinical Research Centre at Southmead Hospital to support a portfolio of both commercial and non-commercial research studies.

Neuroscience experience would be an advantage, but this does not override the qualities of motivation and keenness to learn. The successful applicant will receive a local research induction and will be fully supported and trained to develop in the post.

We welcome informal visits and encourage you to contact us about the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and closing down research studies, including NIHR Portfolio studies, in line with local, national, and international legislation. Duties include assessing patient suitability, obtaining informed consent, coordinating visit logistics, performing assessments, and recording data, including adverse events, in accordance with ICH-GCP.

Initially based within the University of Bristol South West Dementia Brain Bank (SWDBB)/Bristol Brains for Dementia Research (BDR) team, the post holder may work across other NBT research teams as required. A vehicle is essential for home visits, some in remote locations, with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities include liaising with prospective brain donors, conducting cognitive assessments, consenting participants, and maintaining databases. They will coordinate tissue retrieval at donor death, ensuring legal requirements are met, and liaising with families, mortuaries, GPs, and other services.

The role also involves taking consent and blood samples for the BDR blood biobank, working with the RRDN on scheduling and data quality, and supporting HTA and ethical compliance for SWDBB. The post is funded by the Alzheimer’s Society and is fixed-term, with extension dependent on funding.

Working for our organisation

Working for your organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for full details of this role.

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to gain experience of working in research and be part of a highly motivated and performing team. If you would like to speak to us to find out more about what this exciting and rewarding role involves, then please contact:

Name

Samantha Clarke

Job title

Research Matron

Email address

[e-mail]

Telephone number

0117 414 0624

Additional contact information

We understand that many applicants may have little or no experience of Research Nursing.

Please feel free to contact me, I am happy to meet and talk through the role and what to expect day to day and to answer any questions you may have about applying.

Getting in contact is strongly encouraged.

Person specification

Training /Qualifcations/Work Experience

• RGN or equivalent with current live registration
• Experience of extended roles
• Effective Personal time and case load management
• Advanced communication skills, verbal and written to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Confident in the use of Microsoft 360
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Venapuncture trained (or willingness to learn)
• Interest in research and willingness to learn about the research process
• Access to own transport and willingness/ability to travel in region
• Able to work within a diverse community of patients (including those with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases) and health care professionals
• Degree level education in nursing .
• Recent Research work experience
• Previous experience of using databases with meticulous attention to detail
• Awareness of the trusts organisational objectives

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

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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 Samantha Clarke Job title Research Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 414 0624

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North Bristol NHS Trust
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