Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new team of dynamic Band 6 Children’s Clinical Research Nurses to join our inspirational Wolf CRF team to lead on the delivery of high quality research and clinical care for participants within a range of therapeutic areas such as neurology, renal and infectious diseases across a portfolio of non-commercial and commercially funded studies. This role will also involve leading and caring for children and young people enrolled in early phase research trials with the support of the senior clinical team.

The postholder will lead on liaison with Principal Investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary team (including sponsors) to enable the development and creation of robust systems and processes to ensure the highest standards of clinical care and research governance. 

Sound clinical skills and experience in managing complex needs patients and recognising the deteriorating child will be required for this role. Previous research experience would be advantageous however comprehensive research training will be given as part of the induction programme for the successful candidate. 

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit to the CRF or a telephone call with the lead interviewer (Abigail Rose) to discuss the role of the research nurse prior to attending interview.

Main duties of the job

As a Children’s Research Nurse you will be working with the wider multidisciplinary team across commercial and non commercial studies to deliver a seamless pathway for patients participating in research trials/studies.

You will be responsible for the holistic nursing care of children / young people and their families on existing and new clinical trials and contribute to the assessment and management of their care pathways.

This will involve leading on study set up activities, screening, recruiting, educating and monitoring children and young people in studies as well the collation and documentation of study data. You will be trained to take informed consent for selected studies which do not involve a medicinal product. 

We provide a comprehensive induction programme and actively encourage opportunities to develop new clinical and leadership skills . The normal working hours for the post is Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm although flexibility may be required accommodate patient visits and assessments outside of these hours.

Working for our organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. 

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organizations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organization and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential criteria

NMC Registered Nurse (Child)

Must be a holder of current paediatric intermediate life support qualification and defibrillation skills

Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

GCP accreditation

Mentorship qualification

Previous experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience of working within an acute paediatric ward environment as a qualified nurse with previous acute NHS experience

Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of research and audit

Experience of staff management and development

Venepuncture and cannulation trained

Skills/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues

Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing.

Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH/GCP and EU Directives

Knowledge of ethical and legal constraints of clinical research.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.