Research Nurse- Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,419 - £55,046 per annum inc. H.C.A. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW3 6NP |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7703730/196-RD417D |
Summary
As part of the Cardiac, Respiratory and Intensive Care Directorate, we are moving forward with our plans to co-locate our in-patient services on the Evelina campus. The primary role of the post holder will be to facilitate paediatric clinical research studies within the PICU’s at the Royal Brompton Hospital (RBH), and Evelina London Children’s Hospital sites and across the Kings Healthcare Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. These studies will be both commercial and non-commercial, the majority of which are adopted with the NIHR-CRN Portfolio.
With the creation of Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre Research is high on the agenda; the post holder will contribute to raising the profile of paediatric research within Paediatric Intensive Care in conjunction with the Evelina Research Team.
The primary duty of the post holder will be to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in conducting studies within PICU. These will include studies involving paediatric medicines and non-medicines research (for example, translational research). The PICU Research Nurse will be accountable to the PICU Research Lead Consultant, Senior PICU Research Nurse and the Evelina Paediatric Research Matron.
The function of the PICU Research Nurse is to support the clinical study service for PICU across both our hospital sites and Academic Health Sciences Centre. As the PICU Research Nurse you will be responsible for the assessment and management of care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of children in studies and the collection of documentation of accurate data. You will work collaboratively with the clinical studies team and MDT In the management of your team’s caseload of children in clinical studies.
The PICU Research Nurse will have the opportunity to maintain PICU clinical skills with the opportunity for clinical work within the department. They have a responsibility to ensure mandatory training is updated on a yearly basis.
The role will comprise of working with parents, families and children within the paediatric and critical cares across sites. The post-holder will liaise with Matron (PICU Lead Nurse for PICU, Senior Research nurse (PICU), Head of Paediatric Research & Development, PICU Research Lead Consultant, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Research Staff within the ELCH, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical staff; in order to coordinate and deliver studies within the local and national research portfolio.
Clinical Responsibilities
• Coordinate and oversee care of children enrolled in clinical studies according to study protocols.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and clinics to screen, assess and recruit participants; act as a key resource for MDT members.
• Safely administer study treatments and investigational drugs; monitor toxicity/side effects and act per protocol.
• Arrange and complete study‑specific investigations to confirm eligibility and ensure participant safety.
• Act as primary contact for ongoing information, education, and support for children, families and carers involved in studies. Maintain patient, family and data confidentiality.
• Collect blood / biological samples required for pharmacokinetic and study assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all clinical events in patient notes and case report forms (CRFs).
• Recognise and respond to clinical emergencies promptly, leading others when necessary.
• Report and document serious adverse events to senior research staff, trial coordinator, PI, regulatory authorities.
• Refer participants to specialist teams as needed to support optimal clinical care.
Research Responsibilities
• Develop / implement strategies to support recruitment of children into clinical studies.
• Ensure strict adherence to all clinical study protocols across the research portfolio.
• Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance standards.
• Facilitate age‑appropriate informed consent/assent, ensuring children and families understand study purpose, procedures, and voluntary participation.
• Ensure accurate completion, filing and storage of consent documentation.
• Submit study data promptly to coordinating centres, liaising with external research teams as required.
• Provide regular study progress reports to Senior Research Nurse, Paediatric R&D Lead, other relevant bodies.
• Register and randomise participants into clinical studies.
• Identify barriers to recruitment and escalate them to senior research staff; work with the Academic Health Science Centre and Research Delivery Network to implement solutions.
• Provide cover and support for research colleagues when required.
Education, Leadership & Governance
• Mentor and support Children’s Research Nurses and students; deliver training to meet competency and learning objectives.
• Serve as a specialist resource for colleagues on all aspects of paediatric clinical studies.
• Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of clinical and research policies, procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all required ethical approvals, R&D permissions and indemnity are secured before study initiation.
• Work collaboratively with MDT members to ensure safe and efficient study delivery.
• Manage and maintain research equipment, resources and stock effectively within clinical trial budgets.
Administration
• Maintain accurate study recruitment and screening records; ensure effective archiving in line with regulations.
• Access digital systems to retrieve and manage relevant study information.
Education & Continuing Development
• Provide education and guidance to healthcare professionals caring for children enrolled in studies.
• Keep relevant staff updated on study progress and developments.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of paediatric research and clinical study developments.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain PREPP requirements.
• Network with research nurses across the region to share knowledge and best practice, attending national study meetings and training where agreed.
• Maintain CPD responsibilities in relation to research role
Other Responsibilities
• Adhere to Trust policies, NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all national quality and safety standards.
• Contribute to trust‑wide service quality improvements and uphold health and safety responsibilities.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026