Job summary Practice Development Nurse - Paediatric Research Do you have a passion for teaching, assessing and developing staff and students? A rare and exciting maternity leave cover opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic and clinically experienced children's nurse to join the Evelina London paediatric research team. This pivotal post will lead on the delivery of education and training to a team of research professionals within the Paediatric Clinical Research Facilities (CRF). We are seeking to appoint an experienced Band 6 or an established Band 7 as a Practice Development Nurse (PDN- maternity leave cover) to support with an extensive portfolio of NIHR non-commercial and commercial studies within the Paediatric research speciality. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen within the paediatric CRFs at Evelina Children's Hospital for a dynamic and inspirational PDN to support our research workforce in the successful delivery of a large portfolio of clinical trials. The successful candidate will possess an excellent range of clinical skills, experience working with children, young people and families, and be able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical and research governance and experience of supporting clinical research. As a skilled communicator, the successful candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills, acting as an ambassador for promoting evidence based practice and research utilisation. The PDN will work with the Paediatric Research Matron and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive education package for all members of the team, regularly working in research clinics alongside staff. For full details of the roles and responsibilities of the post holder, please refer to the job description and person specification. About us This post has been created as a consequence of sustained activity in paediatric research. The Trust is one of London's largest recruitingpaediatric sites contributing to NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR-CRN) supported studies. Currently, all major paediatric subspecialties, with the exception of hepatology and neurosurgery, are located in GSTFT and all areas are engaging in NIHR-CRN supported studies.The paediatric clinical research team in which this post sits will (a) contribute to the ongoing expansion of research activity and capabilities within Evelina London Children's Hospital, (b) facilitate greater paediatric access to the Wolf and Seal CRFs within ELCH, (c) support neonatal research occurring within the Centre for the Developing Brain and d) through working with the existing research nurse pool, promote research activity elsewhere within ELCH and within our partner organisations in Kings Healthcare Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year p.a. inclusive of HCA (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Compressed hours Reference number 196-RD279 Job locations GSTT- Evelina London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full information on the duties and responsibilities for the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full information on the duties and responsibilities for the role. Person Specification Skills Essential Detailed knowledge of ICH GCP, UK Policy Framework for health and Social Care Research, EU Clinical Trials Directive and The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 Competent to advise on clinical trial training and support Good understanding of clinical research methodology. Excellent clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, IV therapy Excellent computer literacy and IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, databases) Strong correspondence, presentation and report writing skills Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills Ability to work on own initiative without supervision Desirable Understanding of the requirements for and of MHRA phase I accreditation for CRFs Paediatric Immediate Life Support Training certification Ability to understand scientific terms and data presentations An understanding of the commercial research environment and the expectations of its stakeholders Previous experience Essential Extensive experience in acute paediatric care at NHS agenda for change Band 6 or 7 A minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in research-related field Experience of recruiting participants to clinical research studies or trials Experience of working within the NHS, or in an academic clinical research setting. Experience of delivering teaching/training Experience of line management Experience of working independently and as part of a team Desirable Previous experience in simulation teaching Experience in early phase clinical trials Qualifications/ Education Essential NMC Registered nurse (child) Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Masters level degree in appropriate field or equivalent experience Desirable Certificate in Clinical Research or similar post graduate qualification Person Specification Skills Essential Detailed knowledge of ICH GCP, UK Policy Framework for health and Social Care Research, EU Clinical Trials Directive and The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 Competent to advise on clinical trial training and support Good understanding of clinical research methodology. Excellent clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, IV therapy Excellent computer literacy and IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, databases) Strong correspondence, presentation and report writing skills Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills Ability to work on own initiative without supervision Desirable Understanding of the requirements for and of MHRA phase I accreditation for CRFs Paediatric Immediate Life Support Training certification Ability to understand scientific terms and data presentations An understanding of the commercial research environment and the expectations of its stakeholders Previous experience Essential Extensive experience in acute paediatric care at NHS agenda for change Band 6 or 7 A minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in research-related field Experience of recruiting participants to clinical research studies or trials Experience of working within the NHS, or in an academic clinical research setting. Experience of delivering teaching/training Experience of line management Experience of working independently and as part of a team Desirable Previous experience in simulation teaching Experience in early phase clinical trials Qualifications/ Education Essential NMC Registered nurse (child) Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Masters level degree in appropriate field or equivalent experience Desirable Certificate in Clinical Research or similar post graduate qualification 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address GSTT- Evelina London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)