Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse

An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen for a dynamicBand 6 Children's Clinical Research Nurse to join our inspirational Wolf CRF team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality research and clinical care for children and young people across a range of therapeutic areas, including neurology, renal, and infectious diseases, within both non-commercial and commercially funded studies.

This post is dedicated to studies conducted exclusively on the Wolf CRF and involves leading and providing care for participants enrolled in early- and late-phase research trials. The postholder will liaise with Principal Investigators and members of the multidisciplinary team (including sponsors) to develop and maintain robust systems and processes that ensure the highest standards of clinical care, participant safety, and research governance.

Strong clinical skills and experience in managing patients with complex needs, including recognising and responding to the deteriorating child, are essential. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided during induction.

Secondment opportunities will be considered, and applicants are encouraged to discuss this with their manager before applying. Informal visits or telephone discussions about the role are warmly encouraged.

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 undertaken on Wolf CRF.

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.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

• 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

• Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH/GCP and EU Directives
• Knowledge of ethical and legal constraints of clinical research.

Previous experience

Essential

• 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

• Previous experience of research and audit

Experience of staff management and development

Venepuncture and cannulation trained

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• 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

• GCP accreditation
• Mentorship qualification

About the employer

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.