Children’s Research Nurse

Job summary

Band 6 Children's Research Nurse Barts Health NHS Trust is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care to our patients across East London and beyond. We are proud to be a high-performing NHS Trust, renowned for excellence, innovation and our contribution to improving healthcare.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Children's Research Nurse to join our Children's Research Team.About the roleAs a Children's Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the conduct, coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across The Royal London Hospital (RLH), Newham University Hospital (NUH) and Whipps Cross Hospital (WXH).Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), investigators, sponsors, Research & Development (R&D) teams and clinical services, you will ensure that research studies are delivered safely and effectively.You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload of children and their carers participating in clinical research studies.

This will include assessing and managing care pathways, recruiting and educating participants, monitoring children throughout their study participation, and ensuring accurate and timely collection and documentation of research data.

Main duties of the job

About youWe are looking for a registered nurse who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised and committed to delivering high-quality clinical care and research.You will need:o Excellent written and verbal communication skillso Strong organisational and time-management skillso Effective team-working and interpersonal skillso The ability to work independently and use initiativeo Good computer and data-management skillso A flexible approach to working across different clinical and research environmentso A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and research practicePrevious clinical research experience is essential, and this role provides an excellent opportunity for a nurse wishing to further develop their knowledge and skills within children's clinical research.Working patternThis is a 1.0 WTE, fixed-term post for one year, with the possibility of a permanent position.The role will require flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and night shifts as required by the needs of the research service.

Why join us?This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical research career within a supportive and innovative Children's Research Team. You will gain experience across a diverse portfolio of studies while working alongside experienced research and clinical professionals and contributing directly to improving healthcare for children and young people.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential oRegistered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration oFirst-level degree in nursing or relevant subject oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to children's nursing and/or clinical research oCurrent Good Clinical Practice (GCP) E6 (R3) training/certificate Desirable oRelevant postgraduate qualification in clinical research, children's nursing or a related area oHealthcare management or leadership qualification Experience Essential oSubstantial post-registration experience as a Children's Nurse within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting. oExperience of working at Band 6 level or demonstrating equivalent knowledge, skills and experience oExperience of recruiting patients/participants to research studies, including clinical trials, within a healthcare setting oExperience of coordinating and managing the care of children and young people oExperience of working autonomously and managing an individual caseload oExperience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team oExperience of coordinating a shift, clinical area or service and providing support to junior colleagues oExperience of identifying, managing and escalating clinical or operational risks oExperience of learning from incidents, complaints or feedback and contributing to improvements in practice Desirable oExperience of working within a children's clinical research environment oExperience of working across multiple clinical specialties or hospital sites. oExperience of working with research sponsors, Principal Investigators, R&D departments or study coordinating centres. oExperience of research monitoring, audit or regulatory inspections Knowledge Essential oSound understanding of current issues and developments in children's nursing oUnderstanding of the principles and application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP oUnderstanding of clinical research processes, including recruitment, informed consent/assent, data collection and participant safety oKnowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the processes for recognising and escalating safeguarding concerns oUnderstanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the principles of Mental Capacity Act legislation, where applicable oUnderstanding of clinical governance, risk management and incident reporting oUnderstanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements. oKnowledge of the professional responsibilities of a registered nurse and the NMC Code Desirable oKnowledge of relevant research legislation, regulatory frameworks and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research oKnowledge of research governance and the roles and responsibilities of sponsors, Principal Investigators and research teams oKnowledge of leadership and management principles Skills Essential oSkilled in undertaking holistic clinical assessments of children and young people. oAbility to identify clinical deterioration and take appropriate action, including escalation oAbility to safely undertake research-related clinical procedures within scope of practice oCompetent in venepuncture and cannulation. oAbility to engage with and recruit children, young people and their parents/carers into clinical research studies oAbility to facilitate informed consent and assent in an age- and developmentally appropriate manner. oAbility to collect, accurately document and manage clinical and research data oEffective decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. oAbility to work independently, use initiative and manage an individual caseload. oAbility to prioritise and manage competing demands while meeting study and service deadlines Desirable oCompetence in ECG recording oExperience of other research-specific clinical procedures relevant to the Children's Research portfolio Communication and Teamwork Essential oExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. o Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of different ages and developmental stages and with their parents/carers. o Ability to communicate complex clinical and research information clearly and appropriately oo Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team oo Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with clinical teams, research colleagues, Principal Investigators and external research partners oo Good listening and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide support, guidance and appropriate leadership to colleagues Desirable oExperience of delivering presentations or teaching to healthcare professionals, patients or families. oExperience of contributing to education or training within a clinical or research setting Leadership and Organisation Essential oGood organisational and time-management skills oAbility to coordinate multiple studies and competing priorities effectively oAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising patient safety or data quality oAbility to demonstrate leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of delegated work. oAbility to identify barriers to recruitment and study delivery and contribute to solutions oAbility to support and contribute to service development and quality improvement Desirable oFormal leadership or management experience oExperience of leading a service improvement or quality improvement project.

IT and Data Management Essential oGood general IT skills and confidence using electronic patient records and research databases. oProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint oAbility to accurately enter, retrieve and manage clinical and research data oUnderstanding of the importance of data accuracy, confidentiality and information governance.

Desirable oExperience of using clinical research databases or electronic data capture systems oExperience of working with research-specific systems such as REDCap or equivalent platforms.

Other Essential oCommitment to equality, diversity and inclusion oFlexible approach to working across RLH, NUH, WXH and MEH according to service and study requirements oWillingness and ability to undertake out-of-hours working, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and night shifts, where required oPositive, enthusiastic and supportive approach to work oApproachable, friendly and professional manner oCommitment to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to children, young people and their families. oCommitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards at all times. oAbility to travel between Trust sites as required by the role Desirable oPrevious experience of working within a large or multi-site NHS Trust.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).