Job summary
We have a new opportunity for a Band 7 Research Nurse to join the Paediatric and Adolescent research team at University College London Hospital (UCLH), funded by the NIHR Clinical Research Network: North Thames, to support the delivery of high quality UKCRN portfolio research.
This is an exciting opportunity for a person who already has experience as a paediatric research nurse to gain experience in team management, clinical trial set up, and finance management as well as working on studies open in the department.
Main duties of the job
Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice and contribute to the recruitment and retention of patients in research trials and studies. You will manage your own caseload including taking consent and collecting clinical samples and data from participants. You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others.
You should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and innovation when faced with challenges and will utilise management skills in conducting the research and managing your caseload. Your experience and training will allow you to communicate relevant details of the studies to potential participants to ensure their appropriate recruitment, treatment and retention. You will work collaboratively with the clinical studies team and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of your own caseload of children in clinical studies.
We are currently research active in: Obesity, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Infectious Disease, Long Covid, CFS/ME, Surgery, allergy, acute care, Non-malignant Haematology and more.
Previous research experience is essential for the post. This post offers excellent opportunities to further develop your research knowledge and experience at a band 7 level whilst being supported by the Team Lead.
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to funding. Part time/full time/secondment options available.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- 1st Level registration with NMC
- Degree level education
Desirable
- MSC or equivalent or working towards
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Leadership and Management Experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post qualification experience
- Experience of coordinating and management of patient care
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
- Ability to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
- Experience at band 6 level research nurse
- Experience caring for children and young people
- Previous experience in clinical research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Ability to administer intravenous medication
- Computer skills such as typing, outlook, excel and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally in writing and electronic formats
- Communicates with the patients, carers appropriately
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
- Demonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
- Reflective in practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Able to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Evidence of working as a preceptor/ mentor/ management
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility with working hours
- Participate in wider Directorate Governance Issues
- Demonstrates a proficient working knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children, young people, families and carers
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- 1st Level registration with NMC
- Degree level education
Desirable
- MSC or equivalent or working towards
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Leadership and Management Experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post qualification experience
- Experience of coordinating and management of patient care
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
- Ability to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
- Experience at band 6 level research nurse
- Experience caring for children and young people
- Previous experience in clinical research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Ability to administer intravenous medication
- Computer skills such as typing, outlook, excel and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally in writing and electronic formats
- Communicates with the patients, carers appropriately
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
- Demonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
- Reflective in practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Able to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Evidence of working as a preceptor/ mentor/ management
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility with working hours
- Participate in wider Directorate Governance Issues
- Demonstrates a proficient working knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children, young people, families and carers
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.
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.
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
