Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Paediatric Research Nurse to join our dynamic team research nursing team within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is willing to lead and support the delivery of high quality and safe clinical research Portfolio.

As one of the Band 7 research nurses based in the trust you will lead and coordinate and implement delivery of a research portfolio. Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice. Working in partnership with the Practice Educator, facilitate appropriate educational and training opportunities. This unique post combines managerial responsibilities with the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of leadership skills, the clinical research process, and specialist clinical knowledge.

Main duties of the job
Our Clinical Research facility provides a high quality, clinical environment, in which children and young people can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated paediatric nurse. You must have effective leadership and organizational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage own workload and to work as part of a team. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining research experience with flexible working hours with the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills, while being supported by an experienced team of research nurses.

The CRF's core operational hours are 08.00hr -18.00hrs. As the service is growing and expanding early evening, nights and weekend work will be required at times to cover the services and ensure portfolio delivery.

Informal discussions and visits are welcomed, please contact Eniola Nsirim on eniola.nsirim@gosh.nhs.uk or mobile: 07895 886935

Shortlisted Candidates will be given a Presentation question and asked to present this back for 10 mins via PowerPoint at interview.

Details
Band: Band 7
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 21 October 2026

Essential criteria

• GOSH Values
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
• Possession of a relevant nursing degree
• Evidence of leadership and management development
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
• Must demonstrate relevant and sufficient post registration experience (to include substantial experience at Band 6)
• Previous knowledge and experience of CTIMP/ATIMP clinical research and audit
• Experience or recruiting, educating and monitoring patients within clinical trials
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Experience of staff management and development and mentoring
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Excellent teaching, and preceptorship skills
• Able to problem solve and initiate manage and sustain change
• Ability to influence and hold oneself and other accountable whilst maintaining effective working relationship
• Able to work independently across MDT team and organisational boundaries
• Ability to take charge, delegate responsibilities and prioritise workload
• Experience of accountability and responsibility when working in a team

Desirable criteria

• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• European Paediatric Life Support
• Experience of staff management and development and mentoring
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures

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.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

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