Job overview

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust are excited to announce that we are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our research nursing team as a Research & Innovation Matron.

GOSH is an internationally recognised symbol of excellence in paediatric medical research, and the leading children’s medical research centre in Europe. Funded by the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) we are at the forefront of discovery into the basis of rare childhood diseases A number of entirely novel, experimental therapies are being trialled in children with rare diseases including cancer, muscular dystrophies, kidney disease and metabolic diseases.

In February 2024, we moved into a brand-new, purpose-built NIHR funded Clinical Research Facility. This state-of-the-art facility will allow us to provide children and their families with improved facilities and a more comfortable environment for them, supporting their participation in research.

Main duties of the job

The Matron will work collaboratively with the Associate Chief Nurse for Research & Innovation to lead the speciality senior research nursing teams and CRF sister, ensuring that robust systems of governance and performance management are in place to deliver high quality child and family centred research services. The post-holder will work collaboratively to deliver the clinical research service alongside the Advanced Clinical Practice Research Nursing team. The post holder will need to have a clear understanding of the research process and be confident in leading on all aspects of early phase and IMP clinical research as well as being responsible for the day-to-day operational management of clinical research nursing service.

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated and experienced paediatric research nurse. You must have effective organizational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge.. Previous early phase and IMP research experience is essential for the post along with excellent operational leadership and significant line management experience. 

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

For further information on the facility visit our website: http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/research_and_development/

Informal discussions and visits are welcomed, please contact: [email protected]

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.