Research Nurse - 12 Months

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 21.09.26(this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 22.09.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 28.09.26

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time research nurse in the Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research Group at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, based at the BRI. The post-holder will work within a supportive team, training will be provided and there will be plenty of opportunity for learning and development, both through the experience gained whilst on the job and also from visiting and working with other Trusts on patient safety studies.

The post-holder will work within the Quality and Safety team and support the delivery of research trial portfolios as required. This will primarily involve working on the Safe Administration of Medicines (SAM-I) programme of research [ See: https://yqsr.org/our-research-programmes/sam_i/]

The post-holder must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and good organisational skills. Current study sites are located across Yorkshire and Northern England, but new sites may come on board that are further afield. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant is willing and able to travel frequently.

Main duties of the job

The post involves working within a very supportive and experienced research nurse/AHP team based at Bradford. Training and mentoring will be provided in recruitment, data collection, accurate documentation and liaising with / providing training for other research nurses/AHPs across sites.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is required as an essential element of this role; the YQSR team are able to offer support and guidance to the successful applicant for them to achieve this. Enhanced communication skills and excellent record keeping is also a requirement.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you want to be part of a supportive and inclusive team who are leading patient safety research in the UK? Do you want to develop your research skills, working on a large study designed to look at safety around medicines administration?

This position will suit individuals who are wishing to gain experience of Applied Health Research. It will provide an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in this field or for those who wish to enhance their continuing professional development.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Do you want to be part of a supportive and inclusive team who are leading patient safety research in the UK? Do you want to develop your research skills, working on a large study designed to look at safety around medicines administration?

This position will suit individuals who are wishing to gain experience of Applied Health Research. It will provide an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in this field or for those who wish to enhance their continuing professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable, recent clinical experience either as a student or qualified nurse

Desirable

• Some experience of audit/project management/research

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office - word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint and web browsers e.g. internet explorer, Chrome
• Excellent organisational skills - including time management, staff and resource management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills across a range of professionals and public

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Understanding of research processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NurseLevel 1
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentoring certificate/skills
• Good clinical practice (GCP) trained

other

Essential

• Responsible for own post basic education to meet requirements of Professional Revalidation
• Ability to work in various locations throughout Yorkshire and beyond, as required, and be able to carry out the physical elements of the post e.g. prolonged computer work, moving between wards and departments to recruit patients to studies.

Desirable

• Current full driving licence and access to a vehicle to carry out the travelling requirements of the role as necessary.

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable, recent clinical experience either as a student or qualified nurse

Desirable

• Some experience of audit/project management/research

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office - word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint and web browsers e.g. internet explorer, Chrome
• Excellent organisational skills - including time management, staff and resource management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills across a range of professionals and public

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Understanding of research processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NurseLevel 1
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentoring certificate/skills
• Good clinical practice (GCP) trained

other

Essential

• Responsible for own post basic education to meet requirements of Professional Revalidation
• Ability to work in various locations throughout Yorkshire and beyond, as required, and be able to carry out the physical elements of the post e.g. prolonged computer work, moving between wards and departments to recruit patients to studies.

Desirable

• Current full driving licence and access to a vehicle to carry out the travelling requirements of the role as necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Temple Bank

Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford

BD9 6DA

United Kingdom

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