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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatric research nurse to join our dynamic team of Clinical Research Nurses within our Paediatric Intensive Care research team. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is willing to lead and support the delivery of high-quality clinical research.

As one of the Band 7 research nurses based in the Research and Innovation directorate you will lead and coordinate the delivery of a research portfolio. Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and clinical research practice. You will collaborate with the Practice Educator to facilitate appropriate educational and training opportunities. This unique post combines managerial responsibilities with the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of leadership skills, the clinical research process, and specialist clinical knowledge.

Our Clinical Research facility provides a high quality, clinical environment, in which children and young people can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated experienced Intensive Care Nurse. You must have effective leadership and organisational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage own workload and to work as part of a team. This post offers excellent opportunities in gaining research experience with flexible working hours with the opportunity to maintain your clinical skills, while being supported by an experienced team of research nurses.  

Informal discussions and visits are welcomed, please contact Philippa Wiltshire, Matron – Research and Innovation [email protected]  Phone: 020 7405 9000 extn 4716

Shortlisted Candidates will be given a Presentation question and asked to present this back for 6 mins via PowerPoint at interview.  

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.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.