Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Paediatrics

Job overview

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Research Nurse (Band 7) to join our dynamic and collaborative team at St George’s Hospital.
• This pivotal role is key to coordinating and managing a multidisciplinary Paediatric Research Team, working closely with the Clinical Research Matron and the wider research network to oversee a diverse portfolio of clinical trials.
• As a senior member of the team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality research, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, and meeting both local and national research targets.
• You will also haveline management responsibilities for the Clinical Research Delivery Team, supporting their development and ensuring effective day-to-day operations.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity todevelop leadership skills, contribute to ground-breaking research, and make a meaningful impact on paediatric studies.
• If you are a passionate and experienced paediatric research nurse looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply!

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• Lead and coordinate paediatric clinical research activities within the Vaccine Institute (VI), Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection (CNPI), andthe wider Trust.
• Provide line management and professional support to the Clinical Research Delivery Team, including Research Nurses and Clinical Trial Coordinators.
• Ensure all research is conducted in strict adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, with patient safety and well-being as the top priority.
• Act as a clinical leader and expert practitioner, providing mentorship and support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Operate with a high level of autonomy, making delegated clinical decisions and working closely with investigators and healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate informed patient participation, ensuring research participants receive clear, comprehensive information while advocating for their needs.
• Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators, clinicians, and research teams to maintain high standards of data integrity and patient care.
• Contribute to ongoing COVID-19 research within the Vaccine Institute.
• Support the development of new research opportunities and expansion into other paediatric specialties.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the willingness to support research across different clinical specialties as required.

We welcome informal visits and inquiries from prospective applicants interested in learning more about this role.

Working for our organisation

• We are a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
• We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
• St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.
• The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.
• The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post to to review the details and main responsibilities for this role before application.

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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.