Job summary
We currently have a vacancy for a Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse to oversee the setup, delivery and management of our portfolio of studies mainly based in Paediatric ED but also covering infectious diseases, haematology and paediatric intensive care clinical research studies.

The role will be primarily based at St. Mary's with most of the recruitment of participants taking place in Paediatric ED but will also involve working over various areas of the hospital and potentially occasional visits across different sites within the Trust.

The post is open to secondment or part-time or jobshare applicants who ideally be a qualified paediatric nurse with some clinical research experience. The post holder(s) will have strong clinical skills in general and emergency paediatric care and some general leadership experience. In addition, they will be an enthusiastic individual who is looking to advance their career in clinical research, particularly in the fields of paediatric emergency and childhood diseases.

They will be part of a first-class team with a track record of delivering high-quality paediatric clinical research studies. The role is fully supported, with training provided to ensure patient safety and compliance with ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, delivering research to the highest level of excellence.

Main duties of the job

• As a Band 6 research nurse you will be involved in assessing and managing care pathways for participants in research: including, recruitment, education and monitoring of research subjects,
• Providing support for research participants and their families and the accurate collection and documentation of data.
• You will work collaboratively with colleagues in the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team, to support existing clinical trials and studies.
• You will also require a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Registered nurse
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSCN/RN (child)
• Non-medical prescribing
• Advanced practice qualification

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 2 year at band 5 in a relevant clinical area
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience in managing complex information
• Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
• Clinical Research and audit experience

Skills
Essential

• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist patient group
• Proven teaching and assessing skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Change management skills and involvement in project work
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection
• Knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols

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).

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.