Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity for a children’s nurse to be part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust’s Women’s and Children’s Research Unit supporting and delivering high quality clinical research studies. The unit is currently covering all clinical trials across all specialities in Bristol Children's hospital including delivering vaccine research. A Band 6 (22.5 hours - 0.6 WTE) Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse post is now available. The post holder will be a Registered Children’s Nurse and will be based with the team in the UHB Education Centre. The post holder will be supporting trials across all ward areas of the Children’s Hospital and in the community setting. The post holder will support the safe conduct of all research, including clinical trials, in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks. This will entail wide collaboration with clinicians and research staff to facilitate the successful conduct of trials. You will have a relevant degree or be working towards one, have considerable current experience of working with children in a clinical context at band 5 or above, and an interest in working in a research environment. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Full drivers licence is essential as some studies require community support. This post may be considered for a Band 5 to Band 6 development opportunity depending upon experience.