Paediatric Research Nurse

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The post-holder will report to the Lead Paediatric Research Nurse who is responsible for managing the requirements and demands for research delivery support across the research programmes and themes at the Trust; the candidate will be based at the Paediatric Research Office at King's College Hospital and will work in close liaison, building excellent relationships with the study principal investigators at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Orpington. The paediatric research portfolio includes commercial and non-commercial studies across a variety of different specialities including haematology, liver, gastroenterology, respiratory, paediatric intensive care, neonatal and neurosurgical; the post holder will be given the opportunity to gain research experience across these fields with training and support from the team.

The post-holder will be required to monitor and update recruitment for their studies on the EDGE portal; they will ensure that any research undertaken at this recruiting site safeguards the well-being of patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006.

The post holder will undertake all relevant responsibilities as study co-ordinator and will ensure that they maintain high quality standards throughout the study thus ensuring excellent data integrity.

Main duties of the job

• Manage own study portfolio within the designated areas of responsibility.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, parents, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Adhere to King's Policy and procedures.
• Be responsible for the whole patient recruitment process from selection to screening and from randomisation to the scheduling of study visits.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for the trial during pre-screening, liaising with the investigator, coordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the Schedule of Events in the study protocols.
• Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry into the clinical research programme. Provide ongoing advice and information to patients regarding their participation in clinical research to facilitate effective informed consent.
• Offer support to patients and families, explaining practical aspects of the trial, assisting and supporting local nursing teams when necessary.
• Follow the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that the trial is conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate.
• Maintain clear and accurate data when transcribing data onto electronic or paper case report forms.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about research governance, ethics, study management and study delivery with an introduction to research finance. All relevant and mandatory research training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that manages a portfolio of challenging and interesting clinical trials in various disorders in Paediatric research. The successful candidate will experience tasks such as patient recruitment, study assessments, blood collection and processing, data entry and data management alongside administrative tasks as needed for the clinical trials activities within RDU 9.

The post is focused on providing the successful candidate with experience in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials by carrying out research activities aimed at improving the care and treatment of the paediatric patients. The successful candidate will develop a close working relationship with the inpatient and outpatient support services and be invited to the clinical trial team meetings.

The successful candidate will work towards being proficient in managing his/her own research workload effectively and completing trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

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Person Specification Education and Qualifications

• NMC registered Children's Nurse - Children's nursing qualification

Research Training

• Good Clinical Practice Certification
• Human Tissue Authority and Consent Training

Experience

• Experience working in the paediatric clinical setting as a registered children's nurse
• Research experience
• Experience in liaising with study monitors and sponsors
• Experience in maintaining study databases
• Experience in reporting SAEs within the 24-hour deadline

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHS/clinical setting
• Awareness of the need for discretion and confidentiality
• A good understanding of research governance and ethics
• Research Invoicing

Skills

• Good communication and personal skills
• Computer literacy and competence in standard PC packages
• Venepuncture and cannulation

Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to impart study information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding
• Ability to enter data onto sponsors' EDC systems accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to interact sensitively and professionally with clinical staff and patients
• Adaptable and flexible
• Punctual and dependable
• Willing to learn new skills
• Maintains a professional image
• Motivated and enthusiastic

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-