Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research profession?

If so, you may be the person we are looking for.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric/neonatal research team. 

In order to develop the necessary specialist research skills required of this post the successful applicant will complete the Research and Development training programme.   The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, hardworking and work well within a team.  They will be expected to demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of the profession and paediatric research.

Whilst previous experience in clinical research would be an advantage, applications are welcomed from candidates with solid nursing experience who can show evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to learn.

Candidates must have a current NMC registration to continue with the application.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work predominantly with paediatric/Neonatal research studies.

The post holder will work collaboratively with leading principal investigators, the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide an opportunity for patients to participate in research studies. The Research Sister/Charge nurse will lead complex studies and manage a caseload of their own together with supporting other studies within the bounds of their registration. They will be expected to participate in the recruitment of patients into clinical research, including clinical trials of drugs and new interventions within set time limits. When working on clinical trials he/she will monitor the patients and observe for side effects reporting according to set protocols.

An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Therefore, the post holder will require excellent documentation, organisational and time management skills.

The post holder will work in conjunction with other team members ensuring all research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted within the research governance framework.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.