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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need to be motivated, skilled in clinical care, capable of participant recruitment, data collection, and support for team development, while fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • You will provide holistic care, coordinate research programmes, recruit participants, manage consent and interventions, monitor side effects, liaise with sponsors, and ensure accurate data collection.

Requirements

  • motivated, enthusiastic individuals to our research nurse posts
  • skilled member of the team
  • providing a high standard of holistic, family centred clinical care to children and their families participating in research studies
  • lead on the co-ordination and implementation of a number of research programmes from a variety of different specialities
  • responsible for the recruitment of participants
  • facilitation of the consent process
  • administration of the clinical interventions required as part of the study (e.g. IV drug infusions)
  • observing and responding to side effects (e.g. anaphylaxis)
  • liaising with drug companies and other study sponsors
  • ensuring the accurate collection and submission of data, in line with the study protocols and research regulations
  • required to deputise for the Children’s Research Nurses in their absence
  • take an active role in supporting and developing new members of the CRF team
  • 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
  • committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer
  • foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged
  • 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
  • particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members
  • ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently
  • proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer
  • a member of Business Disability Forum
  • a Stonewall Diversity Champion
  • active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks
  • employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • You will work as a skilled member of the team, providing a high standard of holistic, family centred clinical care to children and their families participating in research studies.
  • With support from the Children’s Research Nurses, you will lead on the co-ordination and implementation of a number of research programmes from a variety of different specialities.
  • You will be responsible for the recruitment of participants, facilitation of the consent process, administration of the clinical interventions required as part of the study (e.g. IV drug infusions), observing and responding to side effects (e.g. anaphylaxis), as well as liaising with drug companies and other study sponsors and ensuring the accurate collection and submission of data, in line with the study protocols and research regulations.
  • You will also be required to deputise for the Children’s Research Nurses in their absence and to take an active role in supporting and developing new members of the CRF team.
  • The NIHR CRF core hours are Mon – Fri 08.00 18.00, with some early evenings, nights, on call, and occasional weekend depending on the clinical trial requirements.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Children's Research Nurse?

The primary responsibilities include providing high standard holistic, family-centered clinical care to children and their families participating in research studies, recruiting participants, facilitating the consent process, administering clinical interventions (e.g., IV drug infusions), observing and responding to side effects, liaising with drug companies and study sponsors, and ensuring the accurate collection and submission of data in line with study protocols.

What specialties will the Children's Research Nurse be working with?

The Children's Research Nurse will work across a range of specialties, including dermatology, endocrinology, nephrology, gastroenterology, metabolic, and neurology, among others.

Are there opportunities for career development within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for career development, including supporting and developing new members of the CRF team and taking an active role in leading the coordination and implementation of research programs.

What are the working hours for this position?

The core hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:00, with some early evenings, nights, on-call, and occasional weekend work depending on clinical trial requirements.

Is there support available for employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds?

Yes, Great Ormond Street Hospital is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and has active staff networks for BAME, LGBT+, Disability, and Women’s groups, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the role?

You can contact Shanice Williams, Sister, via email at shanice.williams@gosh.nhs.uk or by telephone at 020 7405 9200, Ext. 6919.

Do we have specific initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, we have policies and procedures to ensure fair treatment for all applicants and employees and we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Is there training provided for new Children's Research Nurses?

Yes, support and development are provided for new members of the CRF team, ensuring they receive the necessary training and guidance for their roles.

What kind of clinical trials will I be involved in as a Children's Research Nurse?

You will be involved in a variety of clinical trials across multiple specialties related to pediatric and rare diseases, contributing to both early-phase and late-phase clinical studies.

What is the recruitment process for this position?

The recruitment process is fair, open, and consistent, focusing solely on the ability and merit of applicants against the role's criteria.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It aspires to offer outcomes for children in the top five in the world. The largest centre in the UK for children with heart or brain problems, and, with UCLH it is the largest centre in Europe for children with cancer. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, it works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. The hospital at Great Ormond Street is the only exclusively specialist children's hospital in the UK. It does not have an Accident and Emergency department and largely only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions.