Total 641 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bristol, BS7 8PS

See attached full job description and person specification for a full range of duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

(Main duties of the job cont.) Expertise in clinical skills, including: Wound management, ECGs; responding to NEWS2 scores escalating appropriately, management of acutely unwell patients, recognising sepsis; admitting patients from clinic to ward for surgery, liasing with the trauma co-ordinator, managing nursing team and plaster technicians, conflict management skills; cognitive assessments, and dynamic patient risk assessments Act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice Confidence in supervising junior members of the team and having the ability to bring out the best in all staff. Being approachable and helpful and providing staff a voice and a platform to provide feedback You must have the initiative to adapt to the changing demands of the service and be able to positively contribute to the development of service provision. Ability to cover the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked, including varying shift patterns across operational hours will be expected. The successful candidate will be required to deputise for the Outpatient Sister in her absence and also provide support. You should be motivated and keen to further develop your own skills and knowledge. Our commitment to you is to provide an environment conducive to supporting you with this wherever possible. So, if you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a multi- professional team who is passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities will include: Manage the establishment and delivery of community pharmacy sites, working with colleagues and subject matter experts on the strategic planning, scoping, design and the delivery within the Covid Vaccination Programme. Contribute to the development of key performance indicators and milestones for specific projects. Interrogate and analyse, sometimes, highly complex information to support the delivery of clear project reporting and project outcomes. Write and submit regular project reports for the programme board showing progress against milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies, making recommendations where a range of options may exist. Provide additional support to the wider project management team through working flexibly to directly assist other projects where they may be a subject matter expert or through research and development and delivery of materials as required. Implementation of Make Every Contact Count (MECC) across the Community Pharmacy Covid delivery model. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

• Salary: £37,500 - £43,000 + £2,000 after one year + ongoing bonus of up to 10%
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available
• Hybrid

Are you a qualified Nurse in need of better work-life balance? Do you want regular hours so you can make the most of life? If so, we can offer you a Functional Assessor role that comes with 9 to 5 hours and true hybrid working - plus the chance to make the most of your medical skills. Could you be a Functional Assessor? Read on to find out.

The role

As a Functional Assessor, your main task will be to assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll listen carefully and take down each person's medical history before performing a physical examination. You'll then produce concise, accurate reports for the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) so they can decide each person's eligibility for benefits.

The role involves meeting people both face-to-face and via telephone/video. But whether you connect online or in person, you'll be sensitive, compassionate and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards.

Rest assured that you'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your whole attention. And while you'll work unsupervised, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team - support is all part of the package.

Once you apply, one of our specialist sjb medical recruiters will support you through the virtual application submission process. Please note that you must be committed to working at least three days per week for the part-time role.

About you

• An NMC Level 1 Registered Adult Nurse with a minimum of 12 months broad-based clinical post-registration experience within the past 5 years.
• Experience of working with adults in a range of clinical situations. The role would suit you if you can demonstrate recent experience working in the following environments: Surgical, Medical, A & E, Community and Practice Nursing with a broad-based experience.
• NMC-registered with Continuous Professional Development on your CV.
• Great oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and respond to a rapidly changing environment.
• IT skills and experience of using a range of software
• Self-aware and focused on professional development
• Honest and able to maintain integrity and customer confidentiality
• Motivated to contribute to quality customer service, demonstrating empathy, respect and sensitivity in assessment delivery.
• Able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines and standards.
• Ready to work as a reliable and efficient team member and willing to support the multi-disciplinary team.
• Are eligible to work in the UK. (Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible.)

Benefits:

• A competitive salary.
• £1,000 after six months & £1,000 after 12 months (if approved).
• Quality-related bonus of up to 10% once approved and eligible.
• 25 days of annual leave + BH with option to buy additional days or sell back.
• Annual registration fees paid.
• A comprehensive training programme.
• Full IT equipment provided for remote working
• Regular 1-2-1 reviews with your manager.
• Up to 6% employer matched pension contribution.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• Wellbeing, care and support - i.e. Room to talk (counselling), peer support, wellbeing webinars, a Wisdom Wellbeing app and more.

Training

You can look forward to four days of dedicated CPD per year, 1:1 clinical coaching with a dedicated coach and communities of practice. There'll also be the opportunity to undertake professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching to expand your capabilities. Other development opportunities include internal promotion and the chance to be part of a global network of healthcare professionals and work in various sectors. This is where it starts: apply now and take the first step.

Why SJB Medical

We are the longest-standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process.

Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.

Pharmacy Retail Stocktake Assistant

Salary: £12.89 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.50 per hour + £1.39 holiday pay)

Location: Bristol

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

We are currently looking for a motivated, professional, and flexible individual able to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday day shifts, within a small stock count team, counting our Pharmacy Clients.

In this role, you are required to accurately count stock for Retail & Asset Solutions in various high street Pharmacies, this role is extremely important to ensure pharmacies are fully stocked with the medication required for local Doctors and Hospitals.

Please note all training is provided upon your first shift.

Previous stock, audit or retail experience is advantageous but not essential.

Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues

Applicants are expected to:

• Be able to work Monday-Friday day shifts
• Portray a professional manner.
• Obtain good communication skills.
• Have a good level of arithmetic, specifically multiplication.
• Be comfortable working with different levels of management.
• Willingness and ability to travel across different regions to shifts.
• Be flexible and willing to work on a casual work basis.
• Be committed to showing interest in work and carrying out shifts.
• Driving license (desired)

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock, therefore you will be bending and stretching to reach stock throughout your shift and at times may possibly be outdoors.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

If you think your suitable for this position, please APPLY.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Overview and Responsibilities
Speech and Language Therapist – Hedgeway
Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN
Salary: £32,358.95 - £38,398.33 (FTE £37,669 - £44,699)
Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only
Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for 7-19 year olds with complex communication and associated difficulties.
Putting students’ needs first, because they know that once they understand the young people’s personal needs and individual learning styles they can provide the right level of support to enable them to learn more effectively and achieve their full potential. Working with students to prepare them for adulthood, whether that be further education, training or employment.
The main purpose of the role:
The purpose of the role is to plan, provide and further develop an integrated Speech and Language Therapy service to the pupils at Hedgeway School, covering communication needs
Key duties:
Run social communication groups for students, either directly or supervising groups run by education staff.
Carry out speech and language interventions as described in students’ statutory documentation.
Carry out baseline communication assessments for all students.
Write SMART targets for education plans; and assess and monitor progress against these targets, amending where necessary
Lead and deliver training to the education team in social communication
Carry out a whole-school classroom language audit and provide recommendations for SLT.
Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others.
Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as required
Attend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports.
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidate qualities:
Qualifications:
To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
To hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
To work within the RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC standards.
Knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of a range of therapy interventions in learning disability
Knowledge of behaviour support
Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions
Have at least two years’ post-graduate experience working as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist.
Working with children or young people with learning disabilities
Working with children or young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition
Have experience or knowledge of delivering provision through the EHCP process
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
Full training and continued support
Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
Free lunch during your working day
Perkbox subscription
Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme (from October)Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme 
Free parking 
Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
Apply/Enquiries
If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Overview and Responsibilities Occupational Therapist – Hedgeway Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN Salary: Actual salary £35,358.95 - £38,398.33 (FTE £37,668.80 - £44,699.20) dependant on experience Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey. The main purpose of the role: As our Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the therapy service based Hedgeway School. You will provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people, including advice and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed treatment plans. You will work autonomously and manage a caseload of children with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties that are placed within the specialist education setting. Key duties: Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work including the management of young people in your care Undertake autonomous assessment of children with a wide range of additional needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, sensory and attachment difficulties within the setting a specialist residential Analyse and interpret assessments to recommend and deliver the best course of intervention for each child Support individual development and care plans and assist individuals in accordance with their needs and wishes, particularly their activities of daily living, self-care, productivity and leisure Formulate, evaluate and review individualised occupational therapy treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment options to formulate a specialised programme of Demonstrate sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence-based Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidate qualities: Qualifications: A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Member of RCOT Experience: Previous experience in an occupational therapy role Experience of Multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of children by advanced clinical reasoning Knowledge of the management of children who have autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties, including evidence based strategies. Experience of using sensory strategies to support children and young people. Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Full training and continued support Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us! Free lunch during your working day Perkbox subscription Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme (from October)Car lease scheme Bike to work scheme  Free parking  Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. Apply/Enquiries If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Management Team and General Practitioners Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting other clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress. Conduct pre-clinic checks. Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels The testing and result recording of clinical specimens Preparation of clinical specimens for collection Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning. Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples. Undertake ECGs and Audiograms New patient health checks for newly registered patients NHS Health Checks Giving injections to the practice population according to protocols Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms. Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards. Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt Inputting of information onto EMIS Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary. Prioritise problems presenting in the treatment room, assess and plan appropriate course of action for the emergency patient situation. Ability / confidence to work alone in the treatment room, seeking advice from colleagues / GPs when necessary. Some pharmacological knowledge required, especially relating to wound care / infection. Knowledge of treatment room Patient Group Directives and associated policies. Knowledge and understanding of patients with long-term conditions and acute illness presenting in the treatment room. Assist with an emergency patient situation, keeping updated with resuscitation skills. Cervical cytology - attend relevant recognised course for cervical cytology and possess PIN for LBC. Undertake vaginal swabs and discuss this with patients, offer sexual health advice and give relevant contact numbers / information as required. Wound care - be confident in wound assessment, be able to identify signs of infection and use suitable dressings after initial assessment. Have a broad knowledge of wound types and methods of management, i.e., burns, lacerations, sebaceous cysts/drainage and insertion of wick dressings, postoperative wound care, and suture and clip removal, minor skin injuries; i.e. grazes and bruises. Refer patients to medical colleagues for a review when necessary. Leg ulcer dressings and management - knowledge of ulcer dressings, ability to assist with these dressings in the absence of a specialist nurse. Minor Surgery / Coil / Implanon contraceptive implant fitting - prepare necessary equipment, support the patient and assist the GP during the procedure. Ensure asepsis during procedure. Supporting new members of staff / nursing and medical students. Taking skin scrapings & nail clippings and complete relevant paperwork for fungal skin/nail investigations. Pregnancy testing. Helicobacter testing as per test kit/instructions as issued. Administration of medicines via the injectable route, whether routine or emergency based. Administer and support patients undertaking oxygen therapy or nebuliser treatments. Assess the patient presenting with a minor injury and implement the most appropriate course of action, refer to a GP / refer to A&E if necessary. Ensure correct data entry in patients notes for any minor injury within the past 48hrs, adhering to the minor injury guidelines. Chronic disease management if qualified and approved by Practice then responsible for running clinics autonomously with the ability to instigate basic diagnostic tests, developing and maintaining the practice register and working actively with the lead GP in achievement of targets etc. Caseload management, aiming to identify those people with a significant risk but who have not developed symptoms and offer advice and treatment. Source and supply up to date education material. Educate and encourage patients in self-management of their condition. Any other duties as directed by the Managers or GPs.

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to be part of a friendly and dynamic team within our hospital pharmacy. We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist, ideally with recent hospital experience. A supportive learning plan and environment will be provided for candidates with limited experience. Our team already includes several very experienced clinical pharmacists eager to share their knowledge. The national pharmacy leadership team will also be available in supporting you to progress into the organisation and advise you on our pathways and standards. Our hospital is situated in Emersons Green, Bristol. It opened 15 years ago and has since built up a great reputation receiving an excellent rating from patients and regulators. We treat over 20,000 patients a year, with excellent outcomes. You can be sure that you are part of a team providing safe, reliable and patient focused care for NHS and self-pay patients. Our facilities are excellent, and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals. We have 6 Theatre suites, as well as several treatment rooms shared between our hospital in Emersons Green and our surgical centre in Devizes. Our inpatients comfortably recover on our 30 beds ward where the Pharmacy team is involved in supplying medication and clinical services within the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Job Description: Answering the telephone within agreed timescales with a professional and pleasant manner. Dealing with patient administration and queries both personal and via telephone accurately, efficiently and effectively. Registering patients on the clinical system whether they are a regular, immediately necessary, temporary resident or private patient accurately and completely. Completing new patient registration packs Accurately taking messages including patient details, contact details and specifics of the message and convey to the appropriate person using appropriate methods of communication dependant on urgency. Booking appointments, rescheduling appointments, signposting and prioritising patients using the clinical system. Taking appropriate and accurate demographic / personal details of patients to include disabilities, carer status and other details relating to equality and diversity. Dealing with prescription queries effectively and in a timely way. Completing patient requests for repeat medication accurately and within the practice standards. Following all start up and close down procedures daily to ensure security of the IT system and buildings. Taking delivery of stock supplies, being mindful of delivery instructions such as refrigeration requirements and acting upon them. Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing print mail and emails Retrieving, copying and filing general paper documents. Providing clerical/administrative assistance to leadership team, including data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning. Using the clinical system effectively to inform clinical staff of relevant information relating to their patient. If called upon, and following training, assisting the clinical staff with emergency first aid and basic life support. Dealing with situations involving unwell and vomiting patients and bereaved / distressed / verbally or physically aggressive visitors in line with policies and training. Dealing with any blood and urine specimens safely and in line with infection control policy ensuring they are safely stored and ready for collection. Managing financial transactions in line with set protocols. Person Specification: Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) with grade C or above in English Good general computer skills experience of using Microsoft office e.g. word, excel Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to adjust communication skills to meet the needs of the recipient Excellent organisation skills Able to work within a team and take instruction as required Ongoing commitment to personal development and self-motivated Able to use own initiative Able to maintain confidentiality at all times with regards to staff and patients Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team

Primary Care focus Contribute to delivering and co-developing the primary care mental health service model. This includes care pathways for the provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network within the Division. Be the point of contact for patients that are directed from primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment / treatment, and ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services. Work closely with and become a part of the primary care team, including social prescribers and recovery navigators, to support adults (18+) with mental health needs, whose mental health needs can be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a biopsychosocial model. Work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth transitions between teams and services and facilitate an easy in, easy out approach to improve access to evidence-based interventions. Connect people to appropriate community and voluntary sector support working alongside Social Prescribers. Facilitate mental health and strengths-based assessments in Primary Care and support the Primary Care Team in accessing appropriate level of services. Build and facilitate closer links between Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), Social Care teams, community services and a wide range of voluntary sector organisations, to achieve seamless transitions and support for people with mental health challenges. Promote understanding and confidence in the delivery of mental health care and collaboration with all agencies involved in the care of service users. Provide targeted formal and informal learning opportunities for all staff within the primary care teams to develop their knowledge and capabilities within the mental health component of holistic care. Provide information, sign posting and support for service users and their relatives/carers with mental health needs. Foster strong collaborative and trusting working relationships with the referring agent/Primary Care Health Professionals underpinned by an educative and solutions focused philosophy whilst providing credible clinical expertise. Facilitate the development of safe and effective mental health care practice within the primary care setting. Where required, train and supervise AWP junior staff in line with own role. Clinical practice Promote the importance of working with strengths and aspirations of the person referred. Provide succinct formulations and recommendations (inclusive of risk management advice) to support patient safety planning. Assess and advise on the impact of culture and diversity alongside colleagues from Primary Care. Give best practice advice and support in a broad range of conditions for people with both functional and organic mental health needs. Promote the needs of family and carer/s, including various support networks and third sector agencies. Advise and support on evaluating risk from a positive risk-taking perspective. Support and advise within safeguarding and public protection procedures where the issues are complicated by mental health problems, alongside Primary Care colleagues. Provide a prompt response to all contacts following jointly agreed procedures and within agreed time frames. Ensure, where needed, that people experience a seamless transfer into AWP provider/treatment services via trusted assessment processes. Following assessment, provide short- term follow up of patients where appropriate. Contribute evidence-based expertise to multi-disciplinary team processes. Promote positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between non-mental health staff and mental health services, users, carers, voluntary agencies, primary care and social services. Demonstrate responsibility for developing own practice in line with professional qualifications and for contributing to the development of others, by making use of and providing, effective feedback, supervision, coaching and appraisal. Adhere to the relevant professional code of conduct ensuring required skills and competencies required are maintained. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, undertaking assessments and taking appropriate action where required. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities. Maintain appropriate health record, in accordance with professional and organisational standards. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

Please see Full JD for more descriptions. The Post holder will: Act as an expert resource and is responsible for ensuring all elements of set up are completed in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and ICH-GCP or IS0 14155, as appropriate, whether conducted personally or through appropriate delegation. Be responsible for ensuring the feasibility procedures undertaken are sufficient to ensure all studies undertaken are within the scope of the unit and the available resources. Support the PI and trials team in ensuring research trials are run in line with regulatory requirements. Be responsible for ensuring all studies are registered with the R+D department and that full Trust approval, in addition to ethics approval, has been obtained prior to commencement of the study. Work with the R+D department in contract negotiations Liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network throughout the study and facilitate the lines of communication between the Trust / R+D and the NIHR CRN. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the financial issues relating to the undertaking of clinical research. Be expected to undertake detailed costing of studies to ensure all costs related to the study are identified prior to Trust approval being given. Involved in the financial processes associated with co-ordinating research studies. Be responsible for project managing all the studies in set up, Is expected to identify any blockages to study set up and work with R+D to identify strategies to mitigate them. Is expected to establish and update Standard Operating Procedures and supporting the development of local and national policies for research. Ensure compilation and maintenance of all site files, in accordance with ICH-GCP. Maintain a register and documentation of ICH-GCP for all research active staff, including documentation of ongoing training pertaining to their specific studies. Lead and line manage a team of research delivery staff to deliver a portfolio of clinical research. Budget management. Clinical Trial Running Support local Principal Investigators in meeting their responsibilities outlined in the Research Governance Framework, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations Ensure correct maintenance of Investigator Site File(s) and completion of Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy. To understand and apply in practice the legal and regulatory requirements related to gaining and maintaining valid informed consent. This will include, where appropriate, children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Project manage the assignments to ensure all visits, observations, and interventions with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol. Acts in the best interests of the research subjects to ensure their rights are upheld. Ensure Protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice. Acts as an expert resource for staff in relation to the financial management of clinical research studies. Uses expert judgement in relation to competing demands for funding / resources Acts as an expert resource to PIs in ensuring all Adverse Events and Serious adverse events are reported in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and Trust policy. Is expected to identify any blockages to recruitment and the running of the trial and work with R+D, and where appropriate liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network, to identify strategies to mitigate them. Ensure that all equipment used in all the trials are appropriately calibrated and be responsible for the retention of supporting documentation. Support the PI in ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner. Be responsible for ensuring the submission of monthly recruitment / accrual figures to the appointed person at NBT / NIHR Clinical Research Network Works within the range of research guidelines, ethical principles, and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures. Always observes the confidentiality of patient information, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations. Communicates to R+D / NIHR Clinical Research Network lead regarding research subjects, trial progress, workload issues and personal development.

What you'll be working: We're flexible, so you'll work a total 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis (Days, Nights, Weekends) What you'll be doing: To be an active participant in the multidisciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments. In conjunction with other health professionals, assess and manage risks identified through assessment of patients/residents. To regularly review risk factors and work in conjunction with other health professionals to modify care plans as appropriate. Where applicable, to act as the primary nurse for inpatient stay. To ensure that clinical practice is evidenced based and consistent with relevant Guidelines (NICE, NMC, best practice) and the organisations policies and procedures. To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice. To act as a mentor/preceptor to students/support workers or health care assistants as appropriate. To supervise junior staff in carrying out their care plans. To liaise effectively with all actively involved in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients/residents. To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills; maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients/residents and carers. To comply with the Active Care Group Health and Safety Policies and Protocols in order to contribute to safe working practices. To protect vulnerable adults/children from internal/external factors and act as a Patient Advocate. What you'll have: A current NMC registration RN, RMN, RNLD A legal right to work in the UK We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Band 7 Senior Research Nurse/AHP - Respiratory

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Research Nurse/AHP to lead our Respiratory Research Team.

You will manage and lead the scoping of studies for the team, feasibility assessment, study set up and planning, and support the team with recruitment & follow up to the studies. You will also be responsible for the budgetary management and leadership of the team.

We are seeking:
• A qualified nurse/AHP with current registration
• Significant experience of delivering clinical research
• Leadership and people management
• Organisational/project management skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to lead change and drive team forwards
• Meticulous clinical practice with outstanding attention to detail
• Good IT skills

We are offering:
• A job within a motivated and highly effective friendly team
• Be part of the NBT Research Infrastructure of >150 people and have opportunities to network with other researchers
• A supportive training and development environment

The post holder will be employed by the Research & Development Department of North Bristol Trust. We have recently been awarded Silver accreditation with “Investors in People” which underlines our commitment to support and lead our staff to be the best they can be.

If you would like to learn more about the role please do get in touch.

The post holder will lead the team in:
• Line management of team
• Clinical trial set up in line with regulatory requirements
• Clinical trial running - ensure the smooth delivery of research studies within the team
• Study end - support the team to close out studies
• Resource management - staff, resource, financial and risk management
• Education - ensure own training needs and those of the team are addressed
• Strategic Role - forward planning of team workload and finances.
• Team budgetary management

The role is based within the successful & friendly Research & Development (R&D) team at North Bristol NHS Trust. Working alongside the 150 plus departmental staff you will have the opportunity to network with other researchers and have access to our supportive training and development structure. The R&D team have been awarded the Investors in People Silver Award (2022-2025), making it a great place to work.

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

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The Post holder will:
• Act as an expert resource and is responsible for ensuring all elements of set up are completed in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and ICH-GCP or IS0 14155, as appropriate, whether conducted personally or through appropriate delegation.
• Be responsible for ensuring the feasibility procedures undertaken are sufficient to ensure all studies undertaken are within the scope of the unit and the available resources.
• Support the PI and trials team in ensuring research trials are run in line with regulatory requirements.
• Be responsible for ensuring all studies are registered with the R+D department and that full Trust approval, in addition to ethics approval, has been obtained prior to commencement of the study.
• Work with the R+D department in contract negotiations
• Liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network throughout the study and facilitate the lines of communication between the Trust / R+D and the NIHR CRN.
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of the financial issues relating to the undertaking of clinical research.
• Be expected to undertake detailed costing of studies to ensure all costs related to the study are identified prior to Trust approval being given.
• Involved in the financial processes associated with co-ordinating research studies.
• Be responsible for project managing all the studies in set up,
• Is expected to identify any blockages to study set up and work with R+D to identify strategies to mitigate them.
• Is expected to establish and update Standard Operating Procedures and supporting the development of local and national policies for research.
• Ensure compilation and maintenance of all site files, in accordance with ICH-GCP.
• Maintain a register and documentation of ICH-GCP for all research active staff, including documentation of ongoing training pertaining to their specific studies.
• Lead and line manage a team of research delivery staff to deliver a portfolio of clinical research.
• Budget management.

Clinical Trial Running
• Support local Principal Investigators in meeting their responsibilities outlined in the Research Governance Framework, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations
• Ensure correct maintenance of Investigator Site File(s) and completion of Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy.
• To understand and apply in practice the legal and regulatory requirements related to gaining and maintaining valid informed consent. This will include, where appropriate, children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• Project manage the assignments to ensure all visits, observations, and interventions with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
• Acts in the best interests of the research subjects to ensure their rights are upheld.
• Ensure Protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice.
• Acts as an expert resource for staff in relation to the financial management of clinical research studies.
• Uses expert judgement in relation to competing demands for funding / resources
• Acts as an expert resource to PIs in ensuring all Adverse Events and Serious adverse events are reported in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and Trust policy.
• Is expected to identify any blockages to recruitment and the running of the trial and work with R+D, and where appropriate liaise with the NIHR Clinical Research Network, to identify strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure that all equipment used in all the trials are appropriately calibrated and be responsible for the retention of supporting documentation.
• Support the PI in ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for ensuring the submission of monthly recruitment / accrual figures to the appointed person at NBT / NIHR Clinical Research Network
• Works within the range of research guidelines, ethical principles, and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
• Always observes the confidentiality of patient information, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.
• Communicates to R+D / NIHR Clinical Research Network lead regarding research subjects, trial progress, workload issues and personal development.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024