Job summary
Permanent (Secondment Considered) | Full time or Part-time - 30 hours per week considered
Join the Research Delivery Team at Sheffield Children's, where you will help support a variety of research studies and trials, mostly within the Clinical Research Facility but also across the Trust.
As clinical trials grow in complexity and more specialties become research-active, this is a chance to collaborate with teams both within and outside the Trust, providing children and young people with opportunities to participate in exciting clinical research.
You will manage patient care pathways, recruiting and educating and monitoring research participants, and accurate data collection.
Valid NMC registration is necessary for this role.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Trials Unit Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinate and run paediatric clinical trials, ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulations.
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Maintain accurate study documentation and site files.
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Contribute to recruitment, consent procedures and information giving for participants.
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Collaborate with research teams to ensure smooth trial execution.
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Plan and deliver patient care, prioritising individual needs.
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Advocate for participants throughout the research process.
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Help develop junior colleagues.
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Help manage systems, SOPs, audits, and clinical trial monitoring.
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Deputise for the Clinical Trials Unit Manager
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
- Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
- Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD) in a relevant clinical / scientific discipline
- Training in taking Informed Consent in clinical research
- Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests etc
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience (or post registration experience where applicable)
- Recent experience working with patients/children and planning and delivering their care
- Significant knowledge of / experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and / or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS (on wards / theatres / outpatients etc)
- Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivering multi-centred clinical studies and complex interventional trials
- Experience of preparing clinical research projects for monitoring / audit / regulatory inspection
- Experience of taking Informed Consent in research
- Clinical skills: experience of venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
- Significant recent experience of working in a clinical setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email and Internet
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
- Numerate
- Able to produce clear written & verbal reports, instructions & advice
- Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials; Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to follow complex protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
- Knowledge of pharmacovigillance and safety reporting
Desirable
- Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
- Qualified and able to give intravenous injections and draw blood from lines
- Experience of delivering training on clinical skills / clinical research to a range of healthcare professionals
- Previous experience of producing protocol / policies and SOPs covering aspects of research activity
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to deal calmly and confidently with enquiries from all professional groups and patients / carers
- Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to families and age/development of child
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative but recognise own limitations
- Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties as a member of a team (willingness to work some evenings and weekends if this is required on a clinical trial)
- Able to work across the Trust's sites
- Attend meetings out of hours, locally and nationally
- Willingness to travel in UK & abroad for investigator meetings
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Ability to respect cultural, social and religious diversity
- Able to use own initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of the desire to develop professionally and acquire new skills particularly relevant to the field of clinical research and paediatrics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
- Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
- Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD) in a relevant clinical / scientific discipline
- Training in taking Informed Consent in clinical research
- Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests etc
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience (or post registration experience where applicable)
- Recent experience working with patients/children and planning and delivering their care
- Significant knowledge of / experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and / or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS (on wards / theatres / outpatients etc)
- Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivering multi-centred clinical studies and complex interventional trials
- Experience of preparing clinical research projects for monitoring / audit / regulatory inspection
- Experience of taking Informed Consent in research
- Clinical skills: experience of venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
- Significant recent experience of working in a clinical setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email and Internet
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
- Numerate
- Able to produce clear written & verbal reports, instructions & advice
- Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials; Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to follow complex protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
- Knowledge of pharmacovigillance and safety reporting
Desirable
- Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
- Qualified and able to give intravenous injections and draw blood from lines
- Experience of delivering training on clinical skills / clinical research to a range of healthcare professionals
- Previous experience of producing protocol / policies and SOPs covering aspects of research activity
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to deal calmly and confidently with enquiries from all professional groups and patients / carers
- Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to families and age/development of child
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative but recognise own limitations
- Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties as a member of a team (willingness to work some evenings and weekends if this is required on a clinical trial)
- Able to work across the Trust's sites
- Attend meetings out of hours, locally and nationally
- Willingness to travel in UK & abroad for investigator meetings
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Ability to respect cultural, social and religious diversity
- Able to use own initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of the desire to develop professionally and acquire new skills particularly relevant to the field of clinical research and paediatrics
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).
