# Paediatric Research Nurse Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-research-nurse-band-5/3df2c2e5-7c1d-45f7-b024-dd7d5a7ff4a7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-research-nurse-band-5/3df2c2e5-7c1d-45f7-b024-dd7d5a7ff4a7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Cornwall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 3 days per week - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T07:20:44.904Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Paediatric_Research_Nurse/Paediatric_Research_Nurse-v8235658 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8235658?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview As a Paediatric research nurse you will be required to support the safe conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of trial participants are protected. The role will, support the feasibility, costing and set up of research studies and assist in the recruitment of participants into observational and interventional research studies. The post holder will Lead on observational and interventional studies as deemed appropriate and allocated by their line manager. The post holder will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol Assist with the training of professional staff ensuring compliance to protocol and practice guidelines. The post holder will use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate. The post aims to co-ordinate services with acute, primary and community care, the main purpose being recruitment and follow-up of research participants in various hospitals/settings. ### Main duties of the job Give information in a format the patient understands. Ensure that all patients are recruited in line with the protocol Be responsible for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety for a patient through their study journey referring patients for specialist care as needed Train to undertake clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation, history taking and any study specific examinations as required for the effective and smooth running of a research study. Administer drugs as required and in accordance with the trust medicines management policy and study protocol. Centrifuge, process, track and ship blood samples in line with study protocol Complete case report forms in an accurate and timely manner. Work with data managers to ensure data queries resolved promptly and systems put in place to prevent future data queries. Organise and prepare documentation for audit and monitoring visits as required Co-ordinate and attend study visits. Collect and record highly accurate data whilst adhering to the data protection act. Escalate and record adverse events and suspected unexpected serious adverse events that occur whilst the patient is on the study in line with the study protocol and local policies and regulatory requirements Communicate effectively via all mediums, build rapport with all stakeholders. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. ### 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Working or worked on a paediatric ward - Ability to manage own workload with guidance - Experience of dealing with confidential patient information - Ability to support more junior members of staff. - Ability to work under pressure **Desirable** - Relevant Clinical skills e.g Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG - Previous clinical research experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered children’s nurse RNC or RN with paediatric Trained - Relevant post qualification clinical experience - NMC - UK registration **Desirable** - Knowledge of research regulatory requirements – ICH GCP, UK Clinical Trials regulations, Research Governance Framework - Educated to Masters level ### Attitude and soft skills **Essential** - Excellent written & verbal communication Skills – ability to communicate complex information to patients /carers/MDT members - Ability to be a research advocate and positive role model. - Ability to engage, develop and maintain good relationships with individuals across the trust - Ability to remain calm in stressful situations - Ability to approach problems creatively and be solution driven **Desirable** - Good assertion skills - Smart appearance ### Practical and Intellectual skills **Essential** - Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice - Good understanding & knowledge of neonates/paediatrics - Understanding of caring for patients and volunteers and assuring patient safety - Understanding of valid informed consent - Understanding of complete and accurate data collection and data-entry and computer literacy **Desirable** - Knowledge of research regulatory requirements - Previous experience of receiving informed consent - Knowledge of Archiving - Previous use of databases powerpoint, word & excel ## Documents - [paediatric research nurse job description (pdf, 312.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546031) - [person specification for band 5 paediatric nurse (pdf, 200.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546032) ## 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.