Research Nurse- Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £46,419 - £55,046 per annum inc. H.C.A. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW3 6NP |
| Cwmni: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7703730/196-RD417D |
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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
· To co-ordinate the care of clinical study participants within protocol.
· To attend multi-disciplinary meetings, and appropriate clinics, to screen and recruit new participants, and to act as a resource to the members of the MDT.
· To ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical study.
· To ensure that study specific investigations are undertaken as required by the study protocol, in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the study.
· To provide ongoing information, education and support to children, carers and families regarding clinical studies.
· To ensure blood and other samples are collected for pharmacokinetic studies as required by the trial protocol.
· To maintain accurate documentation of clinical events.
· To accurately document data collected into the case report forms (CRF).
· To monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and initiate changes to treatment as required by the protocol.
· Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
· To report and record serious adverse events that occur whilst the child is in the clinical trial to the senior research nurse, trial co-ordinator and principal investigator (PI) and relevant local personnel/regulatory authorities.
· To provide ongoing follow up care whilst the child is in the clinical study.
· To refer to other specialists as required in order to provide optimal care of the child.
· To act as a primary contact point (for study issues) for the child and family in a clinical study.
Research
· To identify strategies for recruiting children to clinical studies.
· To ensure that the portfolio of clinical study protocols are adhered to.
· To ensure that you work according to GCP and research governance standards for clinical studies.
· To facilitate the informed consent process (appropriate to age and understanding) ensuring the following is accounted for:-
• The child (and significant others) fully understand the nature of the clinical study.
• The child is aware that entry into the study is voluntary and they can withdraw at any point without prejudice.
• The child is aware of any extra procedures required by the study.
• The consent form is completed accurately and filed as required.
· To assist in forwarding study data in a timely manner to the study co-ordinating centre. Liaise with clinical study personnel outside the hospital as necessary.
· To supply data as required to senior research nurse and Paediatric Lead for Research & Development and other agencies regarding the progress of studies.
· To register/randomise children into studies.
· To identify barriers to recruitment to studies and ensure that the Senior Research nurse and Paediatric Lead for Research & Development is aware of these. Identify and implement action/plans as required.
· To provide support for clinical study colleagues in their absence.
· To attend meetings relevant to the nature of the job.
Education and Leadership
· To act as a mentor in training of Children’s Research Nurses and students.
· To ensure that students and new staff receive appropriate training and that they meet their learning objectives and competencies are signed off.
· To contribute to the development of clinical and research policies / procedures / standard operating procedures.
· To ensure that LREC, R&D approval and indemnity are in place prior to commencing the study.
· To liaise with the members of the multi - disciplinary team i.e. Pharmacists, Radiologists, Pathologists to establish procedures for the safe and smooth running of clinical studies.
· To responsibly manage the control of equipment, resources and stock through the adherence of research policies and clinical trial budgets
· To work with staff across the Academic Health Science Centre and Local Research Network to develop strategies to overcome barriers to child recruitment.
Administration
· To ensure that clinical study recruitment records are accurately maintained.
· To access the computer network as required to retrieve relevant information.
· To ensure that clinical studies are effectively archived as required.
Education and Training
· To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to all aspects of clinical studies
· To ensure that all relevant health care professionals are educated and supported as required, enabling them to care for children in clinical studies.
· To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of clinical studies.
· To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of paediatric research related articles particularly related to clinical studies.
· To continue your own professional development, keeping updated with current practice and maintaining PREPP requirements.
· To maintain links with other clinical study nurses/practitioners across the network to develop and share knowledge and to provide mutual support.
· To attend national meetings in relation to clinical studies as appropriate and agreed with local training link.
· To maintain an awareness of current advances in paediatric treatments, research and nursing practice and uses this knowledge to maintain the highest standard of care for children.
Other
· To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
· To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
· To ensure that trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all those who come in contact with the service provided by the Trusts within the AHSC network. The post holder has responsibility for safety as outlined in the hospital’s policy and Health and Safety Work Act 1974.
· To maintain the child’s confidentiality at all times.
• To ensure that the views of consumers are effectively sought, channelled and acted upon. This includes efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with Trust policies and in conjunction with the Network Manager.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026