Job summary
We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Clinical Research Nurse to oversee the setup, delivery and management of our infectious diseases, haematology and paediatric intensive clinical research studies.

The successful applicant will also provide staff management support for the research delivery team, working alongside and supporting Lead Paediatric Research Nurse and the other Band 7 Senior Research Nurses.

This post offers an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated individual the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of our study portfolio and the children's clinical research delivery team.

The post-holder will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team, acting as a knowledgeable resource for staff, researchers, research participants and their families. The post holder will be expected to promote research awareness across the Trust, liaising with other teams and engaging in Trust wide research initiatives.

They will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards patients' well-being and is conducted in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research. They will contribute to the development and delivery of local policies involving all aspects of the research process and provide training and supervision for CCRF staff and visiting researchers.Previous experience in clinical research in an NHS setting and general paediatrics is essential.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) in developing both clinical and academic research knowledge and skills to improve the speed, quality and integration of clinical research in the NHS.
• The focus of the role will be to provide a grounding in clinical practice and an academic framework conducting research particularly focusing on paediatric infectious diseases, haematology and respiratory research studies.
• Act as a recognised expert and professional role model within the clinical research environment, including direct and indirect clinical care, teaching, audit and research projects, which will involve managing a wide range of complex and sometime conflicting priorities. Provide safe, high quality, individualised, evidence-based nursing care with the support and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, developing the specialist clinical skills and knowledge to achieve the competences required in order to carry out all relevant duties without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the research environment to support the delivery and development of research portfolios to take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects.

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/ qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
• Relevant clinical post registration course - completed or in progress
• Graduate (degree/diploma) with specialist expertise across a range of procedures

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Advanced practice qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience in specialty area and experience in either junior specialty role or team leader/ward management role
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
• Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure

Desirable

• Experience as a team leader
• Clinical Research and audit experience
• Knowledge or involvement in QI initiatives

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
• Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
• Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
• Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes

Desirable

• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
• Advanced IT skills use or Excel

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).