Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse to manage and deliver a portfolio of paediatric studies, primarily based in Paediatric ED at St. Mary's Hospital, but also covering infectious diseases, haematology, and paediatric intensive care. The post holder will oversee study setup, participant recruitment, education, and monitoring, ensuring compliance with research regulations. It involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and providing support to research participants and their families. Training in ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines will be provided.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the setup, delivery and management of a portfolio of paediatric clinical research studies.
- Assess and manage care pathways for research participants, including recruitment, education, and monitoring.
- Provide support for research participants and their families, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with the research team and wider multidisciplinary team to support existing clinical trials.
- Ensure working knowledge and compliance with local, national, and international research regulations, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 year at band 5 in a relevant clinical area
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist patient group
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- RSCN/RN (child)
- Non-medical prescribing
- Advanced practice qualification
- Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Experience in managing complex information
- Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
- Clinical Research and audit experience
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
- Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection
- Knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 11d
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
We currently have a vacancy for a Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse to oversee the setup, delivery and management of our portfolio of studies mainly based in Paediatric ED but also covering infectious diseases, haematology and paediatric intensive care clinical research studies.
The role will be primarily based at St. Mary's with most of the recruitment of participants taking place in Paediatric ED but will also involve working over various areas of the hospital and potentially occasional visits across different sites within the Trust.
The post is open to secondment or part-time or jobshare applicants who ideally be a qualified paediatric nurse with some clinical research experience. The post holder(s) will have strong clinical skills in general and emergency paediatric care and some general leadership experience. In addition, they will be an enthusiastic individual who is looking to advance their career in clinical research, particularly in the fields of paediatric emergency and childhood diseases.
They will be part of a first-class team with a track record of delivering high-quality paediatric clinical research studies. The role is fully supported, with training provided to ensure patient safety and compliance with ICH Good Clinical Pract
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