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Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within job description and person specification.
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
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This advert is for Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 p.a inc HCA (pro rata). The contract type is 1 year (1 Year Fixed term). The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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