Paediatric Research Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE13 6LH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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Summary

The post holder will: be responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of studies at the Trust, work with colleagues to promote and facilitate research activity within the trust support the R&D Delivery Manager in achieving the team objectives to develop and extend the range of research undertaken support and supervise the trust Clinical Trial Co-ordinators and work with the network delivery staff Work with colleagues to implement the recruitment plans Key Result Area 1 Service Management: Support the R&D Delivery Manager in delivery of recruitment into clinical trials, including assisting investigators to determine recruitment targets during study set-up and feasibility assessment Evaluate clinical trial protocols in close liaison with Principal Investigators and research managers, identifying implications for service support, changes in treatment and completing feasibility assessments Develop and maintain relationships with the trust staff in Service Support departments ( e.g. Pharmacy, Radiology and Laboratory services) Ensure a study site master file is set up and properly maintained for each trial Identify patients suitable for entry into trials by attending clinics, screening notes, attending multi-disciplinary team meetings and using clinical databases Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial and provide them with reassurance and support Assist in consenting, randomising and allocating of treatment of patients Collect biological samples e.g. blood required as part of the protocol and ensure safe and appropriate storage and shipment of specimens Co-ordinate the accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs) in conjunction with the Clinical Trial Co-ordinators Assisting investigators in the timely completion of clinical research files and resolution of data queries Ensure the study recruitment figures are reported weekly onto the EDGE database in accordance with local and national requirements To supervise the patient follow-up process and provide supportive care Support the trust in meeting national R&D standards including the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Information Governance, Data Protection Act etc; Prioritise patient safety and the well-being of clinical trial participants at all times Represent Research & Development and the trust at meetings with external organisations including sponsors and monitors as required Develop plans and monitor trial recruitment and develop suitable interventions for under-recruiting studies; Ensure that patient data is protected according to the Data Protection Act 1998 Support the R&D Delivery Manager in investigating any concerns around the conduct of clinical trials and escalating within the Senior Management team, Clinical Director and sponsor as appropriate

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