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Job summary

Main area
Research & Development
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-THQ2070225
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 pa or pa pro rata
Closing
05/03/2025 23:59
Interview date
14/03/2025

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Paediatric Research Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Our award-winning paediatric research team is expanding and we are now looking for experienced paediatric Band 5 nurses to join us.

We have 1, full-time paediatric Research Nurse post available based in the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Southampton. This role will provide regular contact with children and their families and will involve research that will make a real difference in future patient care. 
Our Paediatric research team consists of over 25 nurses/clinical research practitioners and clinical trials assistants working together to bring exciting research opportunities to the UHS for the benefit of our patients and the future of healthcare.

The paediatric research nursing teamwork across all specialities within The Children’s Hospital and out in the community. This will include working across vaccine hubs across Hampshire and Dorset.
You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of studies with regular contact with patients and healthy volunteers that will make a real

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role of the paediatric research nurse is to:

Provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants. 
Assist in the management, coordination and implementation of research programmes in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation/ Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) and the UK Policy Framework in Health and Social Care 
Provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.

There is no set shift rotation but the majority of the time you will work Monday to Friday 8-4 pm; however we expect that you will also work a variety of flexible hours including long days, nights, and weekends on an ad-hoc basis as per your research study requirements.

The post holder will be a car driver, with a full driving license and must be willing to travel to various locations in and around Hampshire and Dorset.

The CRF has adult and paediatric ward beds plus consulting rooms, a physiology lab, a temperature-humidity controlled room and a bronchoscopy suite. The majority of research patients come from the Wessex region however the CRF is a national dosing centre for advanced therapy medication so patients come from all over the country for this treatment. 

The CRF is award-winning with many of our nurses winning posters at national and international conferences, and winning prizes in national competitions in pharmacology and nursing. The CRF is supported by its education team and with close links to the University of Southampton; there are lots of opportunities to develop your career academically or professionally.

For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification 

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register (e.g. NMC)
  • Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist qualification. Graduate.
  • International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Certification
  • Venesection and cannulation.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria
  • Post registration experience in a relevant clinical speciality
  • NHS experience or equivalent
  • Understanding of personal accountability
  • Logical and consistent work and career pattern
  • Interest in Clinical Research
  • Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical Research experience.
  • Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
  • Ward / department management experience.
  • Experience as an NMC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor
  • Experience with NHS IT systems (eCamis, Charts, EDMS).

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emily Cornish
Job title
Children's Senior Research Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
023 812049898
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