Senior Research Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Paediatric Research Nurse to join our dynamic team research nursing team within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is willing to lead and support the delivery of high quality and safe clinical research Portfolio.

As one of the Band 7 research nurses based in the trust you will lead and coordinate and implement delivery of a research portfolio. Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice. Working in partnership with the Practice Educator, facilitate appropriate educational and training opportunities. This unique post combines managerial responsibilities with the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of leadership skills, the clinical research process, and specialist clinical knowledge.

Main duties of the job

Our Clinical Research facility provides a high quality, clinical environment, in which children and young people can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated paediatric nurse. You must have effective leadership and organizational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage own workload and to work as part of a team. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining research experience with flexible working hours with the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills, while being supported by an experienced team of research nurses.

The CRF's core operational hours are 08.00hr -18.00hrs. As the service is growing and expanding early evening, nights and weekend work will be required at times to cover the services and ensure portfolio delivery.

Informal discussions and visits are welcomed, please contact Eniola Nsirim on eniola.nsirim@gosh.nhs.uk or mobile: 07895 886935

Shortlisted Candidates will be given a Presentation question and asked to present this back for 10 mins via PowerPoint at interview.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• GOSH Values
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
• Possession of a relevant nursing degree
• Evidence of leadership and management development
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• European Paediatric Life Support

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Must demonstrate relevant and sufficient post registration experience (to include substantial experience at Band 6)
• Previous knowledge and experience of CTIMP/ATIMP clinical research and audit
• Experience or recruiting, educating and monitoring patients within clinical trials
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Desirable criteria

• Experience of staff management and development and mentoring
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Experience of staff management and development and mentoring
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Excellent teaching, and preceptorship skills
• Able to problem solve and initiate manage and sustain change
• Ability to influence and hold oneself and other accountable whilst maintaining effective working relationship
• Able to work independently across MDT team and organisational boundaries
• Ability to take charge, delegate responsibilities and prioritise workload
• Experience of accountability and responsibility when working in a team

Additional employer information

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

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).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 688.3KB)
• Staff Benefits Leaflet (PDF, 108.2KB)