Clinical Research Practitioner - Paediatrics

Clinical Research Practitioner - Paediatrics

Applications are open for an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our research team.

Due to the needs of the current portfolio, applications will only be considered from Paediatric Nurses, with current NMC registration.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a paediatric setting either clinically or within research. For those with limited research experience, full training will be provided. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the development of the paediatric research portfolio, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the clinical environment to support and deliver research projects relevant to our local population. You will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for identifying new research opportunities, coordinating and managing a number of clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, you will support research patients throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. You will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of trials & studies. You will be required to prioritise your own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH. If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Recent significant research experience of working as a first level registered nurse (Paediatrics) And/or previous significant patient facing experience within a relevant specialty (Paediatrics)
• Experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration (Registered Childrens Nurse)
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge.
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Research Governance/ ICH GCP/EU Directive, governing clinical trials
• Knowledge of specialty (Paediatrics)

Management/Supervision

• Team leadership skills
• Ability to deploy first line management skills specifically regarding undertaking staff appraisal/Personal Development reviews, sickness absence management reviews, staff counselling (as required).

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.