Senior Cardiology Research Nurse

An opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the Cardiology Research team at the Bristol Heart Institute.

The post holder will work closely with all team members within the core and wider team across different studies either as support or as study lead nurse. This will provide a exposure to different sub-specialities within Cardiology and will offer opportunities to develop clinical, research , educational and leadership skills.

The post holder will be involved at different stages of the research pathway. Prior to study conduction the post holder will be key during site qualification visits, site selection , site initiation visit and study set up. As study lead nurse the post holder will establish regular contacts with our Research & Development (R&D) department and study sponsors and will work very closely with the Research Sister and Principal Investigator in designing a plan for recruitment to time and target . Conducting the study will include screening for potential participants , approaching to obtain informed consent and support delivery of intervention with the consequent follow ups as part of the investigation plan .

Close contact with study participants will be fundamental to collect rigorous data and this will require liaison with and referrals to clinical teams to ensure patient safety., 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.

The successful applicant will be motivated, enthusiastic and reliable and will also have the ability to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team. He/she/they will assist in study set up and maintenance, safety reporting, data collection, and consenting and recruitment of patients to commercial and NIHR portfolio trials.

The candidate should have significant post-registration experience, preferably within Cardiology or an acute care setting. The candidate will require excellent organisational and communication skills both written and verbal, as well as meticulous attention to detail, to ensure patients' safety and accurate and comprehensive data collection. Excellent time management, formal and informal teaching skills and IT skills are essential to the role. Experience of clinical research would be advantageous.

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

This vacancy is available as permanent and only on a part- time basis (0.6WTE=22.5 hours per week=3 days/week).

The pattern of work will be mainly Monday to Friday but may also include evenings, bank holidays and weekends to meet the requirements of the various projects., £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata (dependent on experience)