Job summary
We are recruiting to a new exciting part time post for a Children's Research Nurse based between Great North Children's Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary and PICU, Freeman Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery and oversight of clinical trials in the PICU department in the Freeman Hospital.
This is a clinical patient facing post, which requires a dynamic individual who can work both individually, and as part of a team. Although this post will be delivering the research studies in PICU, line management and support, will be provided by the Children's Research Team based in GNCH. Research Nurses are supported to develop professionally and lead on their own caseload of projects under the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse.
A minimum 4 week, research preceptorship at the start of the role, will allow the successful candidate to receive a wide knowledge base around the research topic and build relationships within the research team. The successful candidate will receive full support from the GNCH research team across all areas of research specific training and skills.
As a Research Nurse, you will be responsible for recruiting and following up patients in new and active research studies. You must be able to work autonomously, and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
- Interview Date Wednesday 9 July 2025
- 18 Hours 45 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
- Work as part of the research MDT.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care.
- Work in accordance with GCP.
- Follow up patients in line with study protocols.
- Safe administration of investigational medicinal products to patients if required.
- Recruit to study targets.
- Work between GNCH and PICU.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oAcademic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship
Desirable
- oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
- oAcademic attainment at degree/masters' level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oAn understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- oAn understanding of research governance and the research process
- oSubstantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery
- oEvidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency
Desirable
- oExperience of working within speciality
- oExperience of supporting clinical research delivery
- oExperience related to information retrieval and research application
- oExperience of mentoring junior staff
- oEvidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
- oExperience of project management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent IT knowledge/skills
- oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills
- oAdvanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG)
- oHigh level of organisation and time management skills
- oAbility to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oAcademic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship
Desirable
- oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
- oAcademic attainment at degree/masters' level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oAn understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- oAn understanding of research governance and the research process
- oSubstantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery
- oEvidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency
Desirable
- oExperience of working within speciality
- oExperience of supporting clinical research delivery
- oExperience related to information retrieval and research application
- oExperience of mentoring junior staff
- oEvidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
- oExperience of project management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent IT knowledge/skills
- oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills
- oAdvanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG)
- oHigh level of organisation and time management skills
- oAbility to work on own initiative
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).
