Job summary
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated, Band 6 Nurse to work
in the Childrens Research Team within the Research and Innovation (R&I)
CSU. Specifically, this post will be to support and increase the paediatric
renal research portfolio.
Under
the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP the post holder will
work effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT),
being responsible for ensuring very high standards of clinical care planning,
delivery, safety and patient satisfaction, compliant with Trust policy, study
protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation.
The
post-holder will work closely with senior colleagues and members of the MDT
to deliver high quality clinical care to patients during their participation
in both interventional and observational paediatric renal studies. The post
will cover both the inpatient and outpatient settings with the caseload
varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.
The
post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Research Delivery Network
(RDN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring
establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
Less
than 0.88 WTE and/or a secondment may be considered for this post.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
17/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
27/11/2025
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse, Principal
Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning,
scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection
required for all studies within the department. They will be responsible for
developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies and where appropriate taking delegated responsibility
for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust policies and study
protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes
to derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is
maintained.
The
post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the
department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the
confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive,
UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the
conduct and delivery of research.
The
post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and
ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
During
exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed
with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy
About us
Research
is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in
research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients.
We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide
better care to our patients.
Over
the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality
clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to
support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for
research and innovation.
We
have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of
education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams
involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our
five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been
developed by our staff. They are:
-
Patient-centred
-
Collaborative
-
Fair
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Accountable
-
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and
delivery of the Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the
Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and
broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high
standards
of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a
very
high
standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and
national
guidance and legislation.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators
and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,
conduct,
recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all
studies
within
the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical
practice,
maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with
Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners,
the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive
accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is
maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and
delivery of the Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the
Senior
Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and
broader
multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high
standards
of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a
very
high
standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and
national
guidance and legislation.
The
post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle
Investigators
and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,
conduct,
recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all
studies
within
the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical
practice,
maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where
appropriate
taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line
with
Trust policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners,
the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to
derive
accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is
maintained.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Autonomy and Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Clinical Research
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of computer databases and administration
- Knowledge of clinical research specific issues
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience
- Research Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Autonomy and Independence
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IT Skills
- Time management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Implementation of good clinical practice
- Clinical Research
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Recent professional development
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).
