Total 11 science rd research job vacancies in Education / Training category in bristol

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Full time or Part time, required 1 January 2025

Fixed term maternity cover until 31 August 2025 or the return of the post holder if sooner

Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Science Teacher to teach science across the age and ability range.

The successful candidate will be:

• an outstanding teacher, passionate about science and driven to ensure that students receive the best possible experience of the subject by bringing creative ideas to the classroom
• well-organised, proactive, and a supportive team player
• committed to developing your teaching and making a full contribution to the faculty and wider school
• An excellent communicator, with good interpersonal skills at all levels

Applications are welcome from experienced and ECT teachers. We look for professionals who have excellent class management skills and high expectations of work and behaviour.

The Science Faculty at St Katherine’s is a supportive and talented team, creative and dedicated to developing as professionals through sharing good practice with one another. The science labs are situated together and the department is well supported with two full time technicians. Science is a popular subject at St Katherine’s and over half of our students choose to study triple science at GCSE. The Science team seeks to deliver lessons which challenge all students by using a full variety of teaching and learning strategies. The student lies at the heart of the assessment process and we use a wide range of formative, evaluative and summative approaches to support them in their learning. We would welcome a colleague with a passion for science teaching who loves to see scientists of all abilities enjoying their science, learning actively and making rapid progress. We provide many enrichment opportunities based around our STEM agenda to inspire and motivate scientists and engineers for the future.

What the school offers its staff

St Katherine’s is an oversubscribed and successful school with a strong sense ofcommunity.

Our mission:

We are St Katherine’s — a nurturing and inclusive community, united in the pursuit of excellence

The school was rated good by Ofsted in December 2021. We are a community school without a faith designation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, and religions. We respect and value diversity and inclusivity in our community.

We are located in a lovely rural setting on the edge of Bristol. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where all students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best.

We are committed to continuous professional learning and offer both internal and external leadership training including the NPQML and NPQSL programmes, leading profiling and shadowing opportunities. Coaching is embedded within our school to support and develop leadership potential and career progression for all staff. In addition, we actively promote opportunities for Trust wide working and collaboration across the trust is integral to our development.

St Katherine’s School is part of the Cathedral Schools Trust. Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status.

If you would like to find out more about the school please visit the school website

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

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

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.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

About the vacancy:

Highly motivated candidates are invited to apply for a four-year post-doctoral position to conduct research on a BBSRC-funded project entitled “Bac-chat: Bacterial density-dependent quorum sensing mechanisms in Acute Oak Decline symptom development”. This is an exciting opportunity to identify the chemical signalling molecules responsible for communication and interaction between AOD bacteria, to determine how they influence lesion development, and if they play a role in the potential shift from an endophytic to pathogenic lifestyle. The successful candidate will join an expanding research group dedicated to tree health, and also assist in the daily running of the lab and supervision of current and new PhD students.

About you:

Applicants will have a PhD in molecular microbiology or related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in research methods and techniques to fulfil the project objectives. Previous experience of either bacterial transformation and mutagenesis, confocal microscopy, next generation sequencing and data analysis is desirable. The successful candidate should have an excellent track record commensurate with their career stage, ideally including contributions to published work.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus.

In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

a generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata
up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
hybrid working
career average pension schemes available for all staff groups
access to employee assistance programme
1st month free to our Centre for Sport facilities for all new starters
family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus
option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
access to a wide variety of in-house training courses and development programmes

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Carrie Brady via email: carrie.brady@uwe.ac.uk

This is a four-year fixed-term post, and is full-time working on a 100 percent contract.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About us:
This post will sit within Research, Business and Innovation (RBI), a dynamic, friendly department with a strong team ethos. We support, develop and enhance the ambitions for research, professional development and business engagement. We are agile, bold and collaborative in our approach to delivering our activities. Our people are what makes us successful. Skills and experience can be acquired, so what we look for first in our team members is an ability to collaborate, communicate and think creatively. As a professional service, it is essential that we put our service users at the heart of everything we do.

About the vacancy:

This is full-time, fixed-term post offered at Research Associate level. The postholder will sit within the Impact and Engagement Team of RBI and will be directly line-managed by the Head of Impact and Engagement. However, the post will also be accountable to the Dean of Research and Enterprise in the College of Health, Science and Society.

This unique arrangement will ensure that the postholder can draw on the support structure of other teams within our professional services to deliver activities across the College, while also ensuring they are embedded within the research community.

About you:

We are seeking a skilled research associate in public involvement and/or engagement who ideally also has experience of working with underserved communities. The university has a strong track record in developing innovative and effective public involvement and engagement. Working with public contributors you will support the College’s research and knowledge exchange ambitions by helping to deliver impactful outcomes. Key activities will include:

Building capacity and expertise in public involvement/engagement in research across the College
Identifying pre-grant funding to support early engagement activities
Working collaboratively with public contributors to ensure strong public involvement in research across the College, potentially leading on work packages for specific projects
Working with and building upon existing networks (internal and external) to foster future collaboration opportunities and improve inclusivity
Streamlining internal processes and procedures that recognise and value meaningful public involvement where contributors are rewarded for their time commitments where desired.


This post is based at our lively Frenchay.

In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of employee benefits including:

a generous holiday allowance of 27days pro rata
up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
flexible working
excellent defined benefit pension schemes
access to employee assistance programme
ongoing learning and development opportunities
family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.
savings on purchases via Wider Wallet scheme
option to participate in the cycle to work scheme

Application process

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Temple on 075 8787 9104 or email: nicola.temple@uwe.ac.uk

Further information

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, and is full-time working on a 1 FTE contract.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay campus in mid-Aug 2024.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 9th July 2024. Interviews are anticipated to be held on or around 22nd July 2024 – subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact; Louise Sherliker, Programme Director at louise.sherliker@nhsbt.nhs.uk

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: Stefanie Jones, Senior Research Nurse - Renal on 0117 414 8123.

Job Description:
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Build Teams that are defining the test hardware requirements to integrate the test hardware into Test rigs that the individual will have designed.

The test rigs will be testing items with physical loads, electrical systems – most of which will involve a cryogenic element achieved through use of cold gas.

A designer with a flexible and broad-based engineering background is preferred with experience designing & integrating demonstration experimental rigs. Familiarity with HV & LV wiring & connector selection / integration cryogenics and Hydrogen installations would be beneficial for the role.

Tasking will include control of
• structural interfaces,
• Hardware selection,
• BOMs,
• Instrumentation,
• Structural analysis,
• Electrical requirements
• Safety

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Clinical Trial Set-Up Assess trial protocols and advise on safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial With the PI actively assess the feasibility of studies to be undertaken Organise trial feasibility meetings Facilitate Site Specific Assessment procedures Work with the R&D team in contract negotiations Undertake costing of projects to support contract negotiations / grants etc Work with the R&D team to ensure all projects have been given full NBT and Research Ethics Committee (REC) approval prior to commencement Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in the trial set-up Project manage trial set up with colleagues around the trust Clinical Trial Running Support local Principal Investigators in meeting their responsibilities outlined in the Research Governance Framework, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations Maintain Investigator Site File(s) and complete Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy Support PIs to ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the NBT Adverse Events Reporting policy Performs all visits, observations, and interventions with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol. Ensure appropriate trial information and data is contained in patients hospital notes. Ensure Protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice Provides and receives complex information in the process of explaining study involvement and obtaining informed consent. Discussion of alternative treatment, benefit and harm With the support of appropriate staff undertakes the management of the research related aspects of care of a group of study participants over the period of the study, which includes: The assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring their condition throughout their participation. Assist in recruitment, follow up and data entry during the period of the trial. Acts in the best interests of the research subjects to ensure their rights are upheld. 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. Develops specialist in depth research related knowledge in relation to research governance, International Conference of Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice and the EU clinical trials directive Communicates within the project management team and other multidisciplinary staff involved in the project within the hospital, other hospitals, the university, sponsors, NIHR Clinical Research Network and funders. Manage the research related aspects of care for participants of multiple research studies. Will develop research knowledge and advanced clinical skills including assessment techniques as required to meet the needs of the team. Contribute to the writing of Standard Operating Procedures. Study End Enable a smooth transition from the research pathway back to the conventional treatment pathway by ensuring patients are referred to specialist services and / or outpatient clinics. Ensure all data clarification issues are resolved quickly Manage the archiving of study related documentation in line with the Trial Agreement and ICH-GCP

We are looking for: A qualified nurse with current NMC registration Experience of clinical research is desirable Renal experience would be advantageous Current Good Clinical Practice certificate A desire to make a real difference to clinical care Meticulous nursing practice with outstanding attention to detail Good IT skills Team player who can be flexible and adaptable according to the needs of the service