Research Nurse / Research Officer

Job Summary

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Permanent (secondment considered) | Minimum 30 hours per week

Join the Research Delivery Team at Sheffield Children's, where you will help support a variety of research studies and trials, mostly within the Clinical Research Facility but also across the Trust.

As clinical trials grow in complexity and more specialties become research-active, this is a chance to collaborate with teams both within and outside the Trust, providing children and young people with opportunities to participate in exciting clinical research.

You will manage patient care pathways, recruiting, educating and monitoring research participants, and accurate data collection.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Trials Unit Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinate and run paediatric clinical trials, ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulations.
2. Maintain accurate study documentation and site files.
3. Contribute to recruitment, consent procedures and information giving for participants.
4. Collaborate with research teams to ensure smooth trial execution.
5. Plan and deliver patient care, prioritising individual needs.
6. Advocate for participants throughout the research process.
7. Help develop junior colleagues.
8. Help manage systems, SOPs, audits, and clinical trial monitoring.
9. Deputise for the Clinical Trials Unit Manager.

About Us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children's Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Date posted: 05 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 425-25-6999979

Job locations: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

1. Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
2. Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
3. Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
4. Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience Essential

1. Significant work experience - post registration experience for registered staff
2. Significant knowledge/experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and/or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS
3. Recent experience of working with patients/children and planning and delivering their care
4. Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels.

Knowledge and Skills Essential

1. Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials, Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice
2. Ability to follow complex protocols and SOP's
3. Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and safety reporting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH

Employer's website: https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/