Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse

Job overview

We currently have a vacancy for a Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse to oversee the setup, delivery and management of our portfolio of studies covering a range of infectious, respiratory and immunology diseases, haematology and paediatric ED clinical research studies.

The role will be primarily based at St. Mary’s but may also involve working over various areas of the hospital and potentially occasional visits across different sites within the Trust.

This is a substantive, full-time post that offers an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated individual the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of our study portfolio and the children’s clinical research delivery team.

Although this post is based primarily in the CCRF at St Mary’s Hospital, the successful applicant should be prepared to work across other Trust sites as well.

The success applicant will be a registered nurse who is also ideally a qualified paediatric nurse with some clinical research experience. The post holder will have strong clinical skills in general and emergency paediatric care and some general leadership experience.

In addition, they will be an enthusiastic individual who is looking to advance their career in clinical research, particularly in the fields of paediatric emergency and childhood diseases.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR in developing both clinical and academic research knowledge and skills to improve the speed, quality and integration of clinical research in the NHS. The focus of the role will be to provide a grounding in clinical practice and an academic framework conducting research particularly into children’s respiratory and allergy conditions.
• Act as a recognised expert and professional role model within the clinical research environment, including direct and indirect clinical care, teaching, audit and research projects, which will involve managing a wide range of complex and sometime conflicting priorities.
• Provide safe, high quality, individualised, evidence-based nursing care with the support and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; developing the specialist clinical skills and knowledge to achieve the competences required in order to carry out all relevant duties without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the research environment to support the delivery and development of research portfolios in order to take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects.
• The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse or health professional or first degree in life sciences
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Non-medical prescribing
• Advanced practice qualification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist patient group
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials

Desirable criteria

• Change management skills and involvement in project work

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 year at band 5 in a relevant clinical area
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience in managing complex information

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Research and audit experience
• Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
• Experience in Qualitative Research methods

Right to work

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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