Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Temporary contract - happy to offer as internal secondment)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-307CD-25
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Research Nurse / Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Nurse/Practitioner (Registered) to join our award winning team! The post will involve coordinating a portfolio of research studies across different clinical specialties, and is ideal for individuals with experience of working in a busy research environment who wish to further develop their skills and experience.
Band: 5, 37.5 hours, 12 Month Contract.
Main duties of the job
Previous experience of NHS research would be beneficial for this role along with knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and basic clinical skills. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential and a flexible working approach is a key element to this role.
The successful candidate will be supported by a hardworking and motivated team of research nurses, practitioners and CTAs. Training and career development opportunities are available to the suitable candidate, in this friendly and dynamic department which strives for excellence in delivering first class research and patient care.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a better time to join the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust team. Here at Bolton our patients, staff and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust 'VOICE' Values of Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will work on a variety of NIHR academic and commercial studies alongside the multidisciplinary team, and will support the care of patients enrolled onto research trials.
See Job Description / Person Spec for detailed description of duties.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree level or Equivalent
- Registered Nurse / AHP / Practitioner
Desirable criteria
- CGP Completed
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with patients in a clinical environment
- Experience of working in a Research Environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical research role
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent IT Skills
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
- Basic Clinical Skills including Venepuncture
- Excellent attention to detail
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Loftus
- Job title
- R&D Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390445
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