# Neonatal Imaging Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-imaging-research-nurse/ce3128ef-408c-494f-8480-002d6a742475 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-imaging-research-nurse/ce3128ef-408c-494f-8480-002d6a742475.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre, St Thomas' Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (neonatal) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 p.a. inc. HCA - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term with potential for further extension depending on securing funding stream via NIHR) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, shifts vary between 8am-4pm or 10am-6pm.) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T00:01:23.981Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Guys_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Neonatal_Nursing_Research_Development/Neonatal_Nursing_Research_Development-v8230478 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8230478?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre (ENIC) at St Thomas’ Hospital is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and highly skilled Neonatal Imaging Research Nurse to join our multidisciplinary clinical research team. This is a 12-month fixed-term position offering a rare opportunity to contribute to world-leading neonatal imaging studies designed to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable babies in our care. Working within the state-of-the-art Imaging Clinical Research Facility and in close collaboration with neonatologists, radiographers, clinical researchers, and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of advanced MRI studies involving children and newborn infants, including preterm and clinically complex babies. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have strong clinical skills and experience working in a neonatal unit, along with an understanding of research governance and experience supporting clinical research. You will coordinate research participants throughout their imaging pathway, ensuring high standards of family-centred care, safety, and comfort. Responsibilities include screening and consenting families, preparing neonates and children for imaging, monitoring during scans, delivering clinical care in line with study protocols, and working closely with the wider research and clinical teams to ensure smooth study delivery. You will support the day-to-day running of research studies, including data collection, documentation, regulatory compliance, and contributing to high-quality research outputs. The role also involves assisting with SOP development, ethics applications, study set-up, and ensuring adherence to research governance standards. This position suits an experienced neonatal nurse with strong assessment skills, an interest in research, and a commitment to improving neonatal and paediatric care through innovation. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, calm under pressure, and able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. By joining the Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre, you will contribute to pioneering research that advances early brain and organ development and supports healthier outcomes for babies, children and families. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within the job description and person specification. An informal visit to the Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre (ENIC) prior to interview is strongly advised. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda - understanding of professional and current issues in paediatric/neonatal nursing - understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues **Desirable** - Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH/GCP and EU Directives) - Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience of working within an acute Neonatal/paediatric Unit as a qualified nurse. - Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints **Desirable** - Previous experience of research and audit - Experience of staff management and development ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Nurse - Holder of current Neonatal Advanced life support qualification - Evidence of ongoing continued professional development **Desirable** - GCP accreditation - Student Practice Assessor (SSSAP or mentorship course) ## Documents - [frf - neonatal imaging research nurse (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540246) - [job description - neonatal imaging research nurse (pdf, 328.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540244) - [person specification - neonatal imaging research nurse (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540245) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.