Job summary
As part of the Cardiac, Respiratory and Intensive Care Directorate, we are moving forward with our plans to co-locate our in-patient services on the Evelina campus. The primary role of the post holder will be to facilitate paediatric clinical research studies within the PICU's at the Royal Brompton Hospital (RBH), and Evelina London Children's Hospital sites and across the Kings Healthcare Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. These studies will be both commercial and non-commercial, the majority of which are adopted with the NIHR-CRN Portfolio.
With the creation of Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre Research is high on the agenda; the post holder will contribute to raising the profile of paediatric research within Paediatric Intensive Care in conjunction with the Evelina Research Team.
Main duties of the job
The primary duty of the post holder will be to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in conducting studies within PICU. These will include studies involving paediatric medicines and non-medicines research (for example, translational research). The PICU Research Nurse will be accountable to the PICU Research Lead Consultant, Senior PICU Research Nurse and the Evelina Paediatric Research Matron.
The function of the PICU Research Nurse is to support the clinical study service for PICU across both our hospital sites and Academic Health Sciences Centre. As the PICU Research Nurse you will be responsible for the assessment and management of care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of children in studies and the collection of documentation of accurate data. You will work collaboratively with the clinical studies team and MDT In the management of your team's caseload of children in clinical studies.
About us
The PICU Research Nurse will have the opportunity to maintain PICU clinical skills with the opportunity for clinical work within the department. They have a responsibility to ensure mandatory training is updated on a yearly basis.
The role will comprise of working with parents, families and children within the paediatric and critical cares across sites. The post-holder will liaise with Matron (PICU Lead Nurse for PICU, Senior Research nurse (PICU), Head of Paediatric Research & Development, PICU Research Lead Consultant, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Research Staff within the ELCH, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical staff; in order to coordinate and deliver studies within the local and national research portfolio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee care of children enrolled in clinical studies according to study protocols.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings and clinics to screen, assess and recruit participants; act as a key resource for MDT members.
- Safely administer study treatments and investigational drugs; monitor toxicity/side effects and act per protocol.
- Arrange and complete studyspecific investigations to confirm eligibility and ensure participant safety.
- Act as primary contact for ongoing information, education, and support for children, families and carers involved in studies. Maintain patient, family and data confidentiality.
- Collect blood / biological samples required for pharmacokinetic and study assessments.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all clinical events in patient notes and case report forms (CRFs).
- Recognise and respond to clinical emergencies promptly, leading others when necessary.
- Report and document serious adverse events to senior research staff, trial coordinator, PI, regulatory authorities.
- Refer participants to specialist teams as needed to support optimal clinical care.
Research Responsibilities
- Develop / implement strategies to support recruitment of children into clinical studies.
- Ensure strict adherence to all clinical study protocols across the research portfolio.
- Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance standards.
- Facilitate ageappropriate informed consent/assent, ensuring children and families understand study purpose, procedures, and voluntary participation.
- Ensure accurate completion, filing and storage of consent documentation.
- Submit study data promptly to coordinating centres, liaising with external research teams as required.
- Provide regular study progress reports to Senior Research Nurse, Paediatric R&D Lead, other relevant bodies.
- Register and randomise participants into clinical studies.
- Identify barriers to recruitment and escalate them to senior research staff; work with the Academic Health Science Centre and Research Delivery Network to implement solutions.
- Provide cover and support for research colleagues when required.
Education, Leadership & Governance
- Mentor and support Childrens Research Nurses and students; deliver training to meet competency and learning objectives.
- Serve as a specialist resource for colleagues on all aspects of paediatric clinical studies.
- Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of clinical and research policies, procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure all required ethical approvals, R&D permissions and indemnity are secured before study initiation.
- Work collaboratively with MDT members to ensure safe and efficient study delivery.
- Manage and maintain research equipment, resources and stock effectively within clinical trial budgets.
Administration
- Maintain accurate study recruitment and screening records; ensure effective archiving in line with regulations.
- Access digital systems to retrieve and manage relevant study information.
Education & Continuing Development
- Provide education and guidance to healthcare professionals caring for children enrolled in studies.
- Keep relevant staff updated on study progress and developments.
- Maintain uptodate knowledge of paediatric research and clinical study developments.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain PREPP requirements.
- Network with research nurses across the region to share knowledge and best practice, attending national study meetings and training where agreed.
- Maintain CPD responsibilities in relation to research role
Other Responsibilities
- Adhere to Trust policies, NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all national quality and safety standards.
- Contribute to trustwide service quality improvements and uphold health and safety responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee care of children enrolled in clinical studies according to study protocols.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings and clinics to screen, assess and recruit participants; act as a key resource for MDT members.
- Safely administer study treatments and investigational drugs; monitor toxicity/side effects and act per protocol.
- Arrange and complete studyspecific investigations to confirm eligibility and ensure participant safety.
- Act as primary contact for ongoing information, education, and support for children, families and carers involved in studies. Maintain patient, family and data confidentiality.
- Collect blood / biological samples required for pharmacokinetic and study assessments.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all clinical events in patient notes and case report forms (CRFs).
- Recognise and respond to clinical emergencies promptly, leading others when necessary.
- Report and document serious adverse events to senior research staff, trial coordinator, PI, regulatory authorities.
- Refer participants to specialist teams as needed to support optimal clinical care.
Research Responsibilities
- Develop / implement strategies to support recruitment of children into clinical studies.
- Ensure strict adherence to all clinical study protocols across the research portfolio.
- Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance standards.
- Facilitate ageappropriate informed consent/assent, ensuring children and families understand study purpose, procedures, and voluntary participation.
- Ensure accurate completion, filing and storage of consent documentation.
- Submit study data promptly to coordinating centres, liaising with external research teams as required.
- Provide regular study progress reports to Senior Research Nurse, Paediatric R&D Lead, other relevant bodies.
- Register and randomise participants into clinical studies.
- Identify barriers to recruitment and escalate them to senior research staff; work with the Academic Health Science Centre and Research Delivery Network to implement solutions.
- Provide cover and support for research colleagues when required.
Education, Leadership & Governance
- Mentor and support Childrens Research Nurses and students; deliver training to meet competency and learning objectives.
- Serve as a specialist resource for colleagues on all aspects of paediatric clinical studies.
- Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of clinical and research policies, procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure all required ethical approvals, R&D permissions and indemnity are secured before study initiation.
- Work collaboratively with MDT members to ensure safe and efficient study delivery.
- Manage and maintain research equipment, resources and stock effectively within clinical trial budgets.
Administration
- Maintain accurate study recruitment and screening records; ensure effective archiving in line with regulations.
- Access digital systems to retrieve and manage relevant study information.
Education & Continuing Development
- Provide education and guidance to healthcare professionals caring for children enrolled in studies.
- Keep relevant staff updated on study progress and developments.
- Maintain uptodate knowledge of paediatric research and clinical study developments.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain PREPP requirements.
- Network with research nurses across the region to share knowledge and best practice, attending national study meetings and training where agreed.
- Maintain CPD responsibilities in relation to research role
Other Responsibilities
- Adhere to Trust policies, NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all national quality and safety standards.
- Contribute to trustwide service quality improvements and uphold health and safety responsibilities.
Person Specification
Research Training
Essential
- ICH GCP & EU Clinical Trial Directive Certified
- Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH/GCP and EU Directives)
Desirable
- Human Tissue Act Training or Equivalent
Personal Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training , experience and short courses
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Experience of recruiting , educating and monitoring patients within clinical trials
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
- Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Knowledge of analytical processes
- Knowledge of research design and methodologies
- Ability to initiate , manage and sustain change
PICU Practice and Qualification
Essential
- You will have substantial PICU experience at grade/Band 5 or 6, including within relevant clinical / research environment
- Qualification in Specialty course e.g. KHP Critical Care Course or Relevant PICU Course
- Able to give advice on the organization and management of the research process.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Handling child protection issues in accordance with policy.
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Ability to organise , prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others. Good attendance record, flexible approach to work. Effective time management
Person Specification
Research Training
Essential
- ICH GCP & EU Clinical Trial Directive Certified
- Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH/GCP and EU Directives)
Desirable
- Human Tissue Act Training or Equivalent
Personal Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training , experience and short courses
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Experience of recruiting , educating and monitoring patients within clinical trials
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
- Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Knowledge of analytical processes
- Knowledge of research design and methodologies
- Ability to initiate , manage and sustain change
PICU Practice and Qualification
Essential
- You will have substantial PICU experience at grade/Band 5 or 6, including within relevant clinical / research environment
- Qualification in Specialty course e.g. KHP Critical Care Course or Relevant PICU Course
- Able to give advice on the organization and management of the research process.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Handling child protection issues in accordance with policy.
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Ability to organise , prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others. Good attendance record, flexible approach to work. Effective time management
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).
