Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a inc HCA (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-RD517M
Job locations: Seal Clinical Research Facility, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7EH

Job summary
An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Band 6 Children's Clinical Research Nurse to join our inspirational Seal CRF team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality research and clinical care for children and young people with a range of allergies, within both non-commercial and commercially funded studies.
This post is dedicated to studies conducted exclusively on the Seal CRF and involves leading and providing care for participants enrolled in early- and late-phase research trials. The postholder will liaise with Principal Investigators and members of the multidisciplinary team (including sponsors) to develop and maintain robust systems and processes that ensure the highest standards of clinical care, participant safety, and research governance.
Strong clinical skills and experience in managing patients with complex needs, including recognising and responding to the deteriorating child, are essential. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided during induction.
Secondment opportunities will be considered, and applicants are encouraged to discuss this with their manager before applying. Informal visits or telephone discussions about the role are warmly encouraged.

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 undertaken on Seal CRF.
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.

Person Specification

Skills
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

Knowledge/Qualifications
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Seal Clinical Research Facility, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
CRF Unit Manager/ Senior Research Nurse
Heather Passmore
heather.passmore2@nhs.net
02071889784