Job summary
Band 5 Neurosciences Research Nurse/AHP/Assistant Psychologist
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 Neurosciences Research Team are a supportive and highly motivated team looking for a new member to help contribute to the progression of treatment for patients suffering from a range of neurological diseases. 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 and attention to detail then we may be the team for you.
You would work alongside experienced colleagues based in the Brain Centre and Clinical Research Centre at Southmead Hospital to support a portfolio of both commercial and non-commercial research studies.
Neuroscience 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
The post holder will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and closing down research studies, including NIHR Portfolio studies, in line with local, national, and international legislation. Duties include assessing patient suitability, obtaining informed consent, coordinating visit logistics, performing assessments, and recording data, including adverse events, in accordance with ICH-GCP.
Initially based within the University of Bristol South West Dementia Brain Bank (SWDBB)/Bristol Brains for Dementia Research (BDR) team, the post holder may work across other NBT research teams as required. A vehicle is essential for home visits, some in remote locations, with occasional overnight stays.
Responsibilities include liaising with prospective brain donors, conducting cognitive assessments, consenting participants, and maintaining databases. They will coordinate tissue retrieval at donor death, ensuring legal requirements are met, and liaising with families, mortuaries, GPs, and other services.
The role also involves taking consent and blood samples for the BDR blood biobank, working with the RRDN on scheduling and data quality, and supporting HTA and ethical compliance for SWDBB. The post is funded by the Alzheimer's Society and is fixed-term, with extension dependent on funding.
About us
Working for your 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.
Job description
Job 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:
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Samantha Clarke
Job title
Research Matron
Email address
Samantha.clarke@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone number
0117 414 0624
Additional contact 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.
Job description
Job 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:
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Samantha Clarke
Job title
Research Matron
Email address
Samantha.clarke@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone number
0117 414 0624
Additional contact 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.
Person Specification
Training /Qualifcations/Work Experience
Essential
- RGN or equivalent with current live registration
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of extended roles
- Effective Personal time and case load management
- Advanced communication skills, verbal and written to include report writing and record keeping
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
- Confident in the use of Microsoft 360
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Venapuncture trained (or willingness to learn)
- Interest in research and willingness to learn about the research process
- Access to own transport and willingness/ability to travel in region
- Able to work within a diverse community of patients (including those with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases) and health care professionals
Desirable
- Degree level education in nursing .
- Recent Research work experience
- Previous experience of using databases with meticulous attention to detail
- Awareness of the trusts organisational objectives
Person Specification
Training /Qualifcations/Work Experience
Essential
- RGN or equivalent with current live registration
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of extended roles
- Effective Personal time and case load management
- Advanced communication skills, verbal and written to include report writing and record keeping
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
- Confident in the use of Microsoft 360
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Venapuncture trained (or willingness to learn)
- Interest in research and willingness to learn about the research process
- Access to own transport and willingness/ability to travel in region
- Able to work within a diverse community of patients (including those with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases) and health care professionals
Desirable
- Degree level education in nursing .
- Recent Research work experience
- Previous experience of using databases with meticulous attention to detail
- Awareness of the trusts organisational objectives
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
