University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Our award-winning paediatric research team is expanding and we are now looking for experienced paediatric Band 5 nurses to join us.
We have 1 full-time paediatric Research Nurse post available based in the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Southampton. This role will provide regular contact with children and their families and will involve research that will make a real difference in future patient care. Our Paediatric research team consists of over 25 nurses/clinical research practitioners and clinical trials assistants working together to bring exciting research opportunities to the UHS for the benefit of our patients and the future of healthcare.
The paediatric research nursing team works across all specialities within The Children's Hospital and out in the community. This will include working across vaccine hubs across Hampshire and Dorset. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of studies with regular contact with patients and healthy volunteers.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job responsibilities
The role of the paediatric research nurse is to:
1. Provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants.
2. Assist in the management, coordination and implementation of research programmes in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation/ Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) and the UK Policy Framework in Health and Social Care.
3. Provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.
There is no set shift rotation but the majority of the time you will work Monday to Friday 8-4 pm; however, we expect that you will also work a variety of flexible hours including long days, nights, and weekends on an ad-hoc basis as per your research study requirements.
The post holder will be a car driver, with a full driving license and must be willing to travel to various locations in and around Hampshire and Dorset.
The CRF has adult and paediatric ward beds plus consulting rooms, a physiology lab, a temperature-humidity controlled room and a bronchoscopy suite. The majority of research patients come from the Wessex region; however, the CRF is a national dosing centre for advanced therapy medication so patients come from all over the country for this treatment.
The CRF is award-winning with many of our nurses winning posters at national and international conferences, and winning prizes in national competitions in pharmacology and nursing. The CRF is supported by its education team and with close links to the University of Southampton; there are lots of opportunities to develop your career academically or professionally.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
* Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register (e.g. NMC)
* Evidence of on-going professional development
* International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Certification
* Venesection and cannulation.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Post registration experience in a relevant clinical speciality
* NHS experience or equivalent
* Understanding of personal accountability
* Logical and consistent work and career pattern
* Interest in Clinical Research
* Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
* Clinical Research experience.
* Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
* Experience as an NMC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor
* Experience with NHS IT systems (eCamis, Charts, EDMS).
Values and behaviours
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata
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