Paediatric Research Nurse

King's College Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Orpington is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate paediatric research studies. This role involves managing patient recruitment, ensuring compliance with clinical regulations, and providing support to patients and families throughout the research process. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality research practices. Training and support will be provided to enhance research experience across various specialities.

Responsibilities

• Manage own study portfolio within designated areas of responsibility.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, parents, carers and professionals.
• Adhere to King's Policy and procedures.
• Be responsible for the entire patient recruitment process.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for trial and co-ordinate pre-study tests.
• Ensure patients are informed prior to entry into the clinical research programme.
• Support patients and families regarding the trial's practical aspects.
• Follow principles of Good Clinical Practice during the trial.
• Maintain clear and accurate data on case report forms.

Job description

The post-holder will report to the Lead Paediatric Research Nurse who is responsible for managing the requirements and demands for research delivery support across the research programmes and themes at the Trust; the candidate will be based at the Paediatric Research Office at King's College Hospital and will work in close liaison, building excellent relationships with the study principal investigators at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Orpington. The paediatric research portfolio includes commercial and non-commercial studies across a variety of different specialities including haematology, liver, gastroenterology, respiratory, paediatric intensive care, neonatal and neurosurgical; the post holder will be given the opportunity to gain research experience across these fields with training and support from the team. The post-holder will be required to monitor and update recruitment for their studies on the EDGE portal; they will ensure that any research undertaken at this recruiting site safeguards the well-being of patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. The post holder will undertake all relevant responsibilities as study co-ordinator and will ensure that they maintain high quality standards throughout the study thus ensuring excellent data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage own study portfolio within the designated areas of responsibility.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, parents, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Adhere to King's Policy and procedures.
• Be responsible for the whole patient recruitment process from selection to screening and from randomisation to the scheduling of study visits.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for the trial during pre-screening. Liaising with the investigator. Co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the Schedule of Events in the study protocols.
• Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry into the clinical research programme. To provide ongoing advice and information to patients with regards to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.
• Offer support to patients and families, explaining practical aspects of the trial, assisting and supporting local nursing teams when necessary.
• Follow the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that the trial is conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate.
• Maintain clear and accurate data when transcribing data onto electronic or paper case report forms.