Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Paediatrics
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Research Nurse to join a dynamic team at St George's Hospital. The role involves coordinating and managing a multidisciplinary Paediatric Research Team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, and ensuring high standards of patient care. You will have line management responsibilities, develop leadership skills, and contribute to groundbreaking paediatric research. The position requires a passionate paediatric research nurse looking for a new challenge.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate paediatric clinical research activities within the Vaccine Institute (VI), Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection (CNPI), and the 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.
Essential criteria
- Registered Paediatric Nurse or Adult Nurse with Extensive Paediatric Experience
- Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field
- Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of managing a complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of developing others through CPD / PDR / clinical supervision
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience and evidence of using highly developed motivational and negotiation skills to affect change.
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
- Experience of working as a patients advocate
- Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
- Computer literacy including e-mails, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & databases utilised in clinical research
- Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development
- Highly motivated & able to motivate others
- Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies
- Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working
Desirable criteria
- Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field or willing to work towards
- Experience working in the community
- Knowledge of National Immunisation Program
- Phlebotomy
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Paediatrics
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
- 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 multidisciplinaryPaediatric 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 have**** line management responsibilities for the Clinical Research Delivery Team, supporting their development and ensuring effective day-to-day operations.
- This role offers an excellent opportunity to**** develop 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!
Main duties of the job
- Lead and coordinate paediatric clinical research activities within the **Vaccine Institute (VI), Centre for Ne
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