Lead Paediatric Research Nurse

Job overview

Lead Paediatric Research Nurse - Band 7 Secondment

£58,133 - £65,261 Inclusive of HCAS Per annum pro rata

Fixed Term 1 year contract - Full time 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will have responsibility for leading a portfolio of clinical trials and managing junior staff. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, providing both management and leadership to junior staff, closely monitoring and coordinating the trial protocol and ensuring trial governance and patient safety is prioritised. The post holder will be expected to carry out feasibility reviews for new studies and contribute to trial costing and trial budgetary management.

Further responsibilities will include recruiting and consenting patients, supporting patients throughout the study and education of patients and colleagues.

The post holder will coordinate the care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data, the administration of experimental agents and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities and that they are reported as per protocol and good clinical practice.

The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main duties of the role.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• First degree in Paediatric Nursing – NMC Paediatric Nurse Registration
• ICH - GCP R3 training

Desirable criteria

• Post grad qualification preferably Masters, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical research methodology
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Experience with working with sick and terminally ill patients
• Ability to acquire in- depth knowledge of trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay people

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with Paediatric patients and their carers
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies

Skills and Competences

Essential criteria

• Experience of managing complex information projects
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi- disciplinary team
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize and plan
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection
• Analytical skills to analyze and present data
• Ability to organize, prioritize and co-ordinate work of self and others
• Strong motivation to work within the field of research
• Diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
• Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Ability to travel independently and attend conferences/ training events outside the region

Desirable criteria

• Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentational skills
• Basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of neurosciences

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