Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Children's Clinical Research Nurse, on a 12-month fixed term basis, to join our dynamic and friendly Paediatric Genetics Research team to support and lead on the delivery of high quality, holistic care to children and young people participating in paediatric genetics research studies. Evelina London is the first children's hospital to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The paediatric clinical research team continues to work to this level of excellence and all team members will have the opportunity to contribute to this work.
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge
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
Qualifications/ Education
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
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge
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
Qualifications/ Education
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
