Children'S Research Sister/Charge Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Research Nurse to join the NIHR Clinical Research Facility in the Paediatric Team at UHS. The Band 6 Children's Research Sister/Charge Nurse will contribute to patient-centered research, with regular contact with patients and healthy volunteers to improve future care.

We offer flexible working, NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Research Nurse to join a fast-paced, patient-focused environment, contributing to improving the lives of babies, children, and their families through patient-centred research at UHS.We currently have a vacancy within the Clinical Research Facility for a Band 6 Children's Research Sister/Charge Nurse in the Paediatric Team. This pivotal role is based in the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Southampton you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of studies with regular contact with patients and healthy volunteers that will make a real difference to future patient care. The well-being and safety of our research patients/ participants is at the heart of all we do as is our confidence that the data we provide is accurate and reproducible., As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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