• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Join us at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) in pioneering the future of healthcare through Research and Development. We are excited to introduce a new opportunity as a Clinical Research Educator, a pivotal role designed to enrich our research infrastructure and foster engagement within our clinical workforce.

  As a Clinical Research Educator, you will play a vital role in delivering an innovative education program aimed at enhancing research competencies across our organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to co-develop and implement an educational program tailored to the needs of our research community, including principal investigators and pre- and post-registration research nurses.

  We are seeking a dynamic individual with a background in clinical research and a passion for education. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a knack for curriculum development, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

  You'll thrive within our nurturing, collaborative, and exceptional workforce comprising over 160 dedicated professionals.

  R&D 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.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicant will collaborate with a proficient leadership and delivery team. The will:

  • Lead the delivery of the Research and Development Education Project
  • Support the development of our Research Infrastructure, through engagement with the Research Competencies
  • Engage the wider clinical areas in Research awareness and education
  • Support the advancement of clinical nurses by developing and implementing a Research Education package tailored specifically to their needs
  • Collaborate closely with the Research and Development Leadership team, the Clinical Research Network (soon to be the Regional Delivery Network) and the clinical care teams

  Applications are open to enthusiastic individuals committed to improving the workforce through development opportunities. Training and development will be available for the right applicant, where completion can be achieved during the course of the contract period.

  About us

  The role is based within the successful & welcoming Research & Development (R&D) team at North Bristol NHS Trust. Working alongside the 170 plus departmental staff you will have the opportunity to network with other researchers and have access to our supportive training and development structure. Enjoy personalised training and developmental opportunities, along with access to our comprehensive wellbeing services. Take advantage of external resources such as the Employee Assist Program, and tap into a wealth of training opportunities through the Clinical Research Network (soon to be the Regional Delivery Network).

  We employ 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 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

  Date posted

  12 April 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £4,374,200 to £5,005,600 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

  Reference number

  BAL4477

  Job locations

  North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital

  Monks Park Avenue

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see Full JD for more descriptions.

  The Post holder will:

  • Act at all times within the nursing professional code of conduct or relevant professional guidelines
  • Be responsible for delivering the education strategy within Clinical Research
  • Provide management to a service led multidisciplinary education strategy
  • Lead on Clinical Research Education through teaching and course module organisation
  • Plan and facilitate teaching on all aspects of Clinical Research
  • Support/mentor and coach the staff to achieve their competencies
  • Provide assurance of compliance for all staff with training needs
  • Help provide a specialised and advanced research delivery service, ensuring high standards are monitored and maintained within the framework of clinical governance
  • Be recognised as an expert in the application of clinical research
  • Be a positive role model to deliver exceptional clinical research
  • Contribute to the practice development projects
  • Lead, facilitate and implement audit and research findings where appropriate
  • Maintain a database of staff training
  • Maintain an up to date knowledge base, ensuring professional academic credibility
  • To support staff through their appraisal/revalidation process addressing individual development needs and monitoring performance in line with Trust policy.
  • This is an influencing role, requiring vision, strong organisational skills and self-motivation

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see Full JD for more descriptions.

  The Post holder will:

  • Act at all times within the nursing professional code of conduct or relevant professional guidelines
  • Be responsible for delivering the education strategy within Clinical Research
  • Provide management to a service led multidisciplinary education strategy
  • Lead on Clinical Research Education through teaching and course module organisation
  • Plan and facilitate teaching on all aspects of Clinical Research
  • Support/mentor and coach the staff to achieve their competencies
  • Provide assurance of compliance for all staff with training needs
  • Help provide a specialised and advanced research delivery service, ensuring high standards are monitored and maintained within the framework of clinical governance
  • Be recognised as an expert in the application of clinical research
  • Be a positive role model to deliver exceptional clinical research
  • Contribute to the practice development projects
  • Lead, facilitate and implement audit and research findings where appropriate
  • Maintain a database of staff training
  • Maintain an up to date knowledge base, ensuring professional academic credibility
  • To support staff through their appraisal/revalidation process addressing individual development needs and monitoring performance in line with Trust policy.
  • This is an influencing role, requiring vision, strong organisational skills and self-motivation

  Person Specification

  Education/Training/Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN, or equivalent health care professional, with current live Registration
  • Qualification in teaching/mentorship
  • GCP

  Work Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the implementation of education initiatives
  • Significant experience working at Band 6 or higher
  • Working autonomously and organising a defined workload within tight deadlines

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  Essential

  • A good working knowledge of the full range of Microsoft Office applications (TEAMS, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Publisher)
  • Leadership skills to include development of junior staff and change management
  • Developing and maintaining inter-professional relationships
  • Knowledge of clinical research governance and legislation
  • Project management and self motivational skills

  Desirable

  • Understanding of the application of research within clinical and research governance
  • Advanced professional development skills in any given area

  Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

  Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to work autonomously while coordinating multiple projects
  • Supportive and proactive in the development of self and others

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Person Specification

  Education/Training/Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN, or equivalent health care professional, with current live Registration
  • Qualification in teaching/mentorship
  • GCP

  Work Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the implementation of education initiatives
  • Significant experience working at Band 6 or higher
  • Working autonomously and organising a defined workload within tight deadlines

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  Essential

  • A good working knowledge of the full range of Microsoft Office applications (TEAMS, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Publisher)
  • Leadership skills to include development of junior staff and change management
  • Developing and maintaining inter-professional relationships
  • Knowledge of clinical research governance and legislation
  • Project management and self motivational skills

  Desirable

  • Understanding of the application of research within clinical and research governance
  • Advanced professional development skills in any given area

  Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

  Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to work autonomously while coordinating multiple projects
  • Supportive and proactive in the development of self and others

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  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 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

  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 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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Bristol NHS Trust

  Address

  North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital

  Monks Park Avenue

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Bristol NHS Trust

  Address

  North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital

  Monks Park Avenue

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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