Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust are excited to announce that we are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our research nursing team as a Research & Innovation Matron.
GOSH is an internationally recognised symbol of excellence in paediatric medical research, and the leading children's medical research centre in Europe. Funded by the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), we are at the forefront of discovery into the basis of rare childhood diseases. A number of entirely novel, experimental therapies are being trialled in children with rare diseases including cancer, muscular dystrophies, kidney disease, and metabolic diseases.
In February 2024, we moved into a brand-new, purpose-built NIHR funded Clinical Research Facility. This state-of-the-art facility will allow us to provide children and their families with improved facilities and a more comfortable environment for them, supporting their participation in research.
Main duties of the job
The Matron will work collaboratively with the Associate Chief Nurse for Research & Innovation to lead the speciality senior research nursing teams and CRF sister, ensuring that robust systems of governance and performance management are in place to deliver high-quality child and family centred research services. The post-holder will work collaboratively to deliver the clinical research service alongside the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Nursing team. The post holder will need to have a clear understanding of the research process and be confident in leading on all aspects of early phase and IMP clinical research, as well as being responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the clinical research nursing service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced paediatric research nurse. You must have effective organizational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. Previous early phase and IMP research experience is essential for the post along with excellent operational leadership and significant line management experience.
The work will be between the hours of 08.00-18.00. Some early evening, weekend, and night working may be required at times.
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
* NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
* Relevant Degree in healthcare related subject
* Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development linked to demonstrable clinical competencies/appropriate post graduate academic studies
* Leadership and management training or willingness to undertake
* Good Clinical Practice
* Relevant master's degree or equivalent experience
* Advanced Life Support Qualification (APLS/EPLS)
Experience/Knowledge
* Significant experience at a senior level in early phase and IMP research trials
* Significant experience at a senior level in a relevant paediatric clinical environment
* Demonstrable experience in early phase and IMP research trials
* Experience in implementing workforce review/redesign and experience in developing and retaining staff.
* Experience of leading, managing and developing people and teams/departments
* Experience of managing professional development and professional conduct issues
* Experience of working with children and families to improve patient experience
* Experience in leading on quality, governance, standards of care, clinical audit, benchmarking, performance standards and clinical improvements
* Management of complaints and incidents and implementation of subsequent learning
* Managing safeguarding concerns
* Experience of training and development
* Experience of managing complex and competing issues
* Implementing evidence-based practice/nursing research in practice
* Knowledge of national nursing and children's agenda
* Knowledge of national health agenda
* Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, research and improvement agenda
* Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
* Knowledge and understanding of health and safety
* Understanding of NMC revalidation requirements
* Experience in service development and business planning
Skills/Abilities
* Demonstrates compassion in practice
* Relevant specialist clinical skills
* Excellent managerial, operational, leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent coaching/facilitation, staff development and empowerment skills
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
* Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries and maintain constructive relationships
* Ability to delegate, prioritise and make decisions
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
* Evidence of personal insight and sound judgment
* Professional credibility
* Financial management skills
* Ability to give clinical advice and provide the clinical contribution to business planning processes
* Interviewing skills and Appraisal skills
* Ability to develop staff through mentoring/coaching/clinical supervision
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.
Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 a year, per annum inclusive
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