Research Nurse- Gene therapy / Immunology

Transformationunitgm; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated Nurse to join the gene therapy research nursing team at a leading children's hospital in London. This full-time role involves coordinating clinical trials, ensuring high standards of patient care and research practice. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and development.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child) required.
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of active gene therapy clinical trials.
• Support across clinical trials portfolio with senior nurses.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Teaching Skills

Leadership Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree

Assessing and Mentoring Qualification

Job description

Main area Research nurse -Gene Therapy/immunology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Core working hours 8-6 Monday to Friday) Job ref 271-RI-7096403

Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/05/2025 23:59

Research Nurse- Gene therapy / Immunology

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join our gene therapy research nursing team within Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) working alongside the Immunology department. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is willing to learn and develop expertise in clinical research, on a full-time contract; part time candidates will be considered.

You will primarily work alongside the Senior Gene Therapy research nurses, providing support across the clinical trial’s portfolio. You will be based in GOSH/ZCR and will be expected to work flexibly, both within the gene therapy team and wider afield.

The post holder will join the gene therapy team. The team is made up of clinicians, research nurses, project managers and translational scientists amongst others. As a Band 6 Gene Therapy Research Nurse, you will take part in coordinating the delivery of active gene therapy clinical trials, working closely with sponsors and the project managers. You will also work clinically within the team and promote high standards of both patient care and research practice.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced paediatric nurse. You must have effective organizational skills and be looking for a new and exciting challenge. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload and to work as part of a team. Previous early phase and IMP research experience is not essential for the post and a comprehensive training and development program will be available to the successful candidate.

The core working will be between the hours of 08.00-18.00. Some early evening, weekend and night working might be required at times. You will work across both the Blood Cells and Cancer & Research and Innovation Directorates.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development.

Informal discussions and visits are welcomed, please contact
Prof Claire Booth: [e-mail]
Jinhua Xu-Bayford: [e-mail] or Rima Ahmed [e-mail]

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description attached.

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

Person specification

Values

• Gosh Values
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
• Possession of a relevant degree or in process of attaining
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Leadership or management training

Experience/Knowledge

• Previous experience of research and / or audit
• Understanding of professional & current issues in children’s nursing
• Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues
• Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues
• Handling child protection concerns in accordance with current policy
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of clinical incidents and complaints handling
• Knowledge of analytical processes
• Knowledge of research governance & regulations (ICH Good Clinical Practice & EU Directives)
• Able to give advice on the organisation & management of the research process
• Experience of recruiting, educating & monitoring patients within clinical trials
• Teaching, supervision, and managerial experience
• Previous experience of CTIMP research and clinical trials
• Knowledge of research design and methodologies
• Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
• Handling clinical incidents and complaints

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent paediatric clinical skills
• Specialist skills in the care of children requiring acute or high dependency or ITU care
• Effective teaching, training & preceptorship skills
• Ability to delegate & prioritise workload
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Able to motivate & develop a team of staff
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Effective managerial, leadership & organisational skills
• Ability to run concurrent research studies with minimal supervision
• Financial management skills
• Interviewing and appraisal skills
• Data Analysis
• Writing for publication
• Phlebotomy and cannulation skills

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.