Respiratory Research Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust based in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Research Nurse for a part-time role in their Research Team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, contributing to patient care and research advancement. If you are enthusiastic and looking to enhance your clinical skills in a research setting, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in research nursing is beneficial.
• Effective personal time management required.
• Knowledge of the logistics in supporting workload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Screening and recruiting patients to research studies.
• Enter data onto databases and manage queries.
• Coordinate patient assessments according to study protocol.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Respiratory Research Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Research Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (8-4/9-5 working days across Mon - Friday) Job ref 339-SAT2070-LMG

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2025 23:59

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Job overview

Band 5 Research Nurse

Please note that interviews will be held face to face only

Working in 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 Respiratory Research Team are a supportive, and highly motivated team looking for a new member to help contribute to the progression of treatments for patients suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions. 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, planning, and attention to detail then we may be the team for you.

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

Respiratory 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

Please see the Job Description for more information

• Contribute to the performance of the Respiratory Research Team
• Screening and recruiting patients to a range of studies.
• Extended use of computer systems
• Enter research data onto study databases and manage any queries raised.
• Co-ordinate the logistics for patient visits and undertake patient assessments in accordance with study protocol.
• Maintain Investigator site file (s) and complete Case Report Forms (CRF/eCRF) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate study information is accurately recorded in the patient’s records.
• Monitor patients for any adverse events and ensure they are reported as necessary in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the senior research nurse, research nurse team and Research and Development department to manage workload, study progress and personal development.

Working for our 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.

Our Research & Development department is proud to have been awarded Silver by Investors in People.

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:

Person specification

Work Experience

• Experience of extended roles
• Effective personal time and case-load management
• Ability to manage the logistics to support workload
• Recent research work experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Confident in the use of Microsoft applications
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Evidence of planning and problem-solving
• Awareness of the trusts organisational objectives
• Previous experience of using databases and have meticulous data entry skills
• Facilitation of development of other staff

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

• Flexibility of working days and times (with prior knowledge) to fit service needs; punctuality
• Interest in research and willingness to learn about the research process
• Full UK Driving Licence

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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.

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 Stephanie Hunt Job title Senior Research Nurse - Respiratory Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 4148114 Additional 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.