This Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse post sits in the children's clinical research delivery team, based in the CCRF at St Mary's Hospital. The postholder will set up, deliver and manage a portfolio of studies spanning infectious, respiratory, immunology, haematology and paediatric emergency department research. The post is substantive and full-time, with work across other Trust sites and a focus on children's respiratory and allergy research. Applicants should be registered nurses, ideally qualified in paediatric nursing, with some clinical research experience.
What the job involves
- Set up, deliver and manage a portfolio of studies in infectious, respiratory, immunology, haematology and paediatric ED research
- Co-ordinate and manage clinical research projects, showing understanding of the research environment
- Ensure research safeguards participant well-being and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice
- Provide safe, individualised, evidence-based nursing care within the multidisciplinary team, building specialist skills to work without direct supervision
- Act as a recognised expert and role model in clinical research, including direct and indirect clinical care, teaching, audit and research projects
- Contribute to NIHR-aligned work to improve the speed, quality and integration of clinical research in the NHS
- Conduct research particularly into children's respiratory and allergy conditions
- Manage a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities
- Work across St Mary's and other Trust sites as required
What’s required
Qualifications
- Registered nurse or health professional, or first degree in life sciences
- Degree-level education in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years at band 5 in a relevant clinical area
- Some general leadership experience
- Experience managing complex information
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills & knowledge
- Strong general clinical skills and emergency paediatric care
- Knowledge of the specialist patient group
- Knowledge of the NIHR, its values, aims and structure
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously, in a small team and within the wider multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work across boundaries with multidisciplinary staff on research trials
Nice to have
- Qualified paediatric nurse
- Non-medical prescribing
- Advanced practice qualification
- Clinical research and audit experience
- Proven participation in the consent process for clinical trials
- Experience in qualitative research methods
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
What’s offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
