# Senior Paediatric Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-paediatric-research-nurse/62a04ed9-ffb7-48b8-b847-1f807a649ba1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-paediatric-research-nurse/62a04ed9-ffb7-48b8-b847-1f807a649ba1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Cornwall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T07:40:38.215Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Research/Research-v8236264 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8236264?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking, co-ordinating and driving a team in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials. The post holder will work with the team lead to develop and grow the research portfolio across their designated speciality area. The post will involve, managing and coordinating, clinical trials collaboratively with the research & multidisciplinary teams. Be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol. As a specialist role the post holder will provide, expert direction, support, supervision and management of staff. They will assist with the training of staff to ensure they conform to protocol and practice guidelines. The role will be key in problem solving and solution driving issues, to ensure research is conducted safely, effectively and efficiently by all members of their team. The post holder will co-ordinate our services with various healthcare partners, and be prepared to adhere to flexible working patterns to meet service needs of protocol. The post holder will co-ordinate their team to meet local targets and meet departmental objectives. ### Main duties of the job Coordinate and support a team to Increase research portfolio growth over designated specialities. Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the department maintaining accurate records of the status of studies. Provide specialist advice and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team about ICH GCP and HRA and other legislative requirements. Give information in a format the patient understands and answer questions fully for the patient to make an informed decision To receive and document consent when given by the patient as appropriate. Co-ordinate and attend study visits Be responsible for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety for a patient through their study journey. Centrifuge, process, track and ship blood samples in line with study protocol. Collaborate with sponsors, study monitors and external bodies to ensure the study is meeting acceptable standards. 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. Communicate effectively. Work autonomously using own initiative and collaboratively across the research and multi-disciplinary team involved in the research process. Be directly responsible for coordinating a team and portfolio of studies. Undertake an annual appraisal. ### 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** - Significant post qualification experience to include academic and commercial clinical trials in paediatrics - Research trials experience to include commercial and academic clinical trial experience - Good understanding of research - Conversant with DoH Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, ICH GCP and the European Union Clinical Trials Directive & Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations - Evidence of continued professional development **Desirable** - Audit experience - Evidence of self-directed development - Research methodology training ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Children’s Nurse/AHP with medicines management and paediatrics experience - UK NMC registration - Educated to degree (relevant subject) or specialist equivalent/demonstrable experience - ICH-GCP certificate or willingness to undertake - Mandatory training NHS clinical systems (electronic) ICH GCP **Desirable** - Teaching/ Mentorship qualification. - Masters degree level ### Attitude skills **Essential** - Ability to work in a self -directed manner whilst also contributing to and working as a team member - Ability to perform tasks to a high level of detail and accuracy Excellent organisational skills - Attention to detail. Adaptability and flexibility to meet dynamic service needs - Adaptability and flexibility to meet dynamic service needs 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 remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to approach problems creatively and be solution driven **Desirable** - An interest in developing your own research ### Practical and Intellectual skills **Essential** - Good computer literacy including email and internet - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to manage own time and workload with minimal supervision **Desirable** - Knowledge of IT databases ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 277.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560944) ## 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.