Band 5 Research Practitioner / Nurse - Bristol

Job overview

We are seeking two Research Practitioners/Nurses, with an interest in improving the lives of individuals with mental health difficulties such as depression and bipolar disorder to join our research team. AWP are committed to improving the lives of people with mental health difficulties through research that improves our services

AWP R&D has over 25 research staff supporting the development and delivery of research over six counties in England (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucester, BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire). Our work covers a broad range of topic areas, including exploring novel treatments for bipolar, treatment resistant depression and depression. This role offers an opportunity to support a broad range of NIHR-portfolio research studies, including observational (questionnaire/interview) studies and interventional trials exploring psychological and pharmacological interventions for mental health conditions.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

The main function of the Research & Delivery team is to provide support research falling within Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

R&D welcome diversity in everything we do. We are passionate about our workforce being activists for anti-discrimination and welcome individuals with a fuller understanding of lived experiences of a protected characteristic and all that it entails.

The base of the R&D team is the Blackberry Hill site in Bristol. The post holder will be required to provide support across the Trust depending on the needs of the research. Therefore, the ability and willingness to travel is a requirement of the role.

This role is particularly suitable for individuals that have a background in psychology, and/or experience of delivering mental health research and/or research in NHS/social care settings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Research Delivery

Pre-screen, Screen and recruit participants.

Assist with patient eligibility for entry to research.

Obtain informed consent.

Provide ongoing information, advice and support to participants in relation to research participation.

Update appropriate databases accurately and in a timely manner.

Undertake the collection and accurate recording of research samples (including blood, saliva and urine) from research as required by the needs of research and maintain these competencies.

Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patient’s medical notes in relation to research contact.

Assist with accurate safety reporting under appropriate supervision of senior colleagues.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Provide cover for research department as required.

Maintain and develop skillsets through CPD.

Support research activities as part of the extended clinical care team, as the service requires.

Fulfil pre-screen, screening and recruitment targets as defined in KSI, dependant on research activity allocation.

Please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities

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.