Senior Research Nurse (Gene Therapy /Immunology)

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Senior Research Nurse (Gene Therapy /Immunology) NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Gene Therapy/Immunology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 271-RI-

Site: Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £54,319 - £60,980 Per annum inclusive
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/02/:59

Job overview

Do you want to be part of a team at the forefront of discovery of ground-breaking therapies for children?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join our gene therapy research nursing team within Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) working alongside the immunology department. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is willing to learn and develop their expertise in clinical research on a full-time contract.

You will primarily work alongside the lead gene therapy nurse, providing support across the Gene therapy trials portfolio. You will be based in GOSH/Zayed Centre for research (ZCR) and will be expected to work flexibly both within the gene therapy team and wider afield.

The core working will be between the hours of 08.00-18.00. Some early evening, weekend and night working may be required at times.

We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join the gene therapy team, which is made up of clinicians, research nurses, project managers and translational scientists. As a Band 7 research nurse, you will be responsible for leading on specific active gene therapy clinical trials, including the set-up phase, working closely with sponsors and the project management team to ensure smooth delivery of the trials. You may be required to work clinically within the team and promote high standards of both patient care and research practice and facilitate appropriate educational and training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced paediatric nurse. You must have effective organizational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload and to work as part of a team. Previous early phase and IMP research experience is not essential for the post, and a comprehensive training and development program will be available to the successful candidate.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification Experience/Knowledge

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
• Possession of a relevant degree or in the process of obtaining
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
• Assessor and mentoring qualification/experience
• Leadership or management training

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent paediatric clinical skills
• Specialist skills in the care of children requiring acute or high dependency or ITU care
• Ability to run concurrent research studies with minimal supervision
• Effective teaching, training & preceptorship skills
• Ability to delegate & prioritise workload
• Able to motivate & develop a team of staff
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Effective Time management
• A flexible approach to work
• Effective managerial, leadership & organisational skills
• Financial management skills
• Interviewing and appraisal skills
• Data Analysis
• Writing for publication
• Phlebotomy and cannulation skills

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

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.