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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Research
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 2 years
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
387-WC-6960-NG
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Hospital For Children
Town
Bristol
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
17/05/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Research Practitioner

Band 4

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a  2 year fixed term Band 4 Research Practitioner to be part of the Women’s and Children’s Division Research Unit supporting and delivering high quality clinical research studies. The unit facilitates the delivery of research across the whole division with a substantial children’s portfolio of studies and an increasing portfolio of women’s health studies. The unit covers all clinical specialties within the Division.  It is expected that the post holder will support the research delivery team on a portfolio of paediatric research studies primarily focused on the clinical specialities of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant.

 

Main duties of the job

A part-time fixed term post of 30 hours per week is now available . The post holder will be situated within the Women’s and Children’s Research Unit. The post holder will be a flexible, motivated team player and will have a keen interest in pursuing a wider knowledge and understanding of clinical research. The role will involve designated aspects of research study delivery and management. The post holder will be expected to work closely with all members of the W&C Research Unit and multidisciplinary teams within Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UHBW and across our region where applicable for the service. The work requires initiative, accuracy and attention to detail.  You will be in contact with a broad range of professionals, patients, families and research sponsors.  You will be expected to represent the department and the Trust well at all times. All work will be carried out in accordance to the EU Directive, ICH-GCP, Research Governance and local Standard Operating Procedures and Policies. 

Working for our organisation

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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more details regarding the main duties and responsibilities of this post, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven ability to use Microsoft Office and related packages, including databases, spreadsheets
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology
  • Experience of working with confidential and sensitive personal information
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with biological samples

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to be proactive at solving problems and troubleshooting
  • Excellent organisation skills

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work flexibly according to role need
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for clinical research within healthcare
  • Evidence of good teamwork skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • NVQ3 or 2 A levels plus demonstrable experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
  • Up to date training in ICH GCP/research governance

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Victoria Payne
Job title
Paediatric Research Sisters
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 3420196
Additional information

Victoria Payne/Helen-Pluess-Hall/Karen Coy/Tracey Bingham

Paediatric Research Sisters

[email protected]

0117 3420196

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