Research Nurse / Officer

Sheffield Children's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Research Nurse / Officer for a fixed-term role to manage clinical trials within the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with research regulations. The role requires current NMC registration and ideally prior experience with paediatric patients.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is essential.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice required.
• Experience with paediatric patients and clinical research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run paediatric clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols.
• Advocate for participants throughout the research process.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Venepuncture and Cannulation

Knowledge of pharmacovigilance

Education

Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse

Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD)

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Research Nurse / Officer

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Fixed Term: 12 months | Full time (30 hours considered) | SCH Internal Applications Only

Join the Research Delivery Team at Sheffield Children's, where you will help support a variety of research studies and trials, mostly within the Emergency Department but also across the Trust.

As clinical trials grow in complexity and more specialties become research-active, this is a chance to collaborate with teams both within and outside the Trust, providing children and young people with opportunities to participate in exciting clinical research.

You will manage patient care pathways, recruiting and educating and monitoring research participants, and accurate data collection.

Current NMC registration is essential for this role. Given the portfolio of research the role will be delivering, Emergency Department experience is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Trials Unit Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Coordinate and run paediatric clinical trials and studies ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulations.

Maintain accurate study documentation and site files.

Contribute to recruitment, consent procedures and information giving for participants.

Collaborate with research teams to ensure smooth trial execution.

Plan and deliver patient care, prioritising individual needs.

Advocate for participants throughout the research process.

Help develop junior colleagues and train the wider ED team in the studies currently being offered in the department

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP or Graduate with degree in subject relevant to clinical research and research experience
• Have training in or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice and other relevant courses as required for the conduct of research in the NHS
• Good understanding and awareness of the National Institute of Health Research and how research in the UK is supported
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
• Higher level of qualification (MSc / PhD) in a relevant clinical / scientific discipline
• Training in taking Informed Consent in clinical research
• Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests etc

Experience

• Significant work experience (or post registration experience where applicable)
• Recent experience working with patients/children and planning and delivering their care
• Significant knowledge of / experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and / or considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS (on wards / theatres / outpatients etc)
• Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels
• Experience of co-ordinating and delivering multi-centred clinical studies and complex interventional trials
• Experience of preparing clinical research projects for monitoring / audit / regulatory inspection
• Experience of taking Informed Consent in research
• Clinical skills: experience of venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
• Significant recent experience of working in a clinical setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email and Internet
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Able to use own initiative
• Numerate
• Able to produce clear written & verbal reports, instructions & advice
• Knowledge of EU Directive for Clinical Trials; Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice
• Ability to follow complex protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of pharmacovigillance and safety reporting
• Clinical skills: Venepuncture and Cannulation, ECG, lung function tests, intravenous drug administration, sample handling and processing
• Qualified and able to give intravenous injections and draw blood from lines
• Experience of delivering training on clinical skills / clinical research to a range of healthcare professionals
• Previous experience of producing protocol / policies and SOPs covering aspects of research activity

Personal Attributes

• Able to deal calmly and confidently with enquiries from all professional groups and patients / carers
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to families and age/development of child
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative but recognise own limitations
• Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties as a member of a team (willingness to work some evenings and weekends if this is required on a clinical trial)
• Able to work across the Trust's sites
• Attend meetings out of hours, locally and nationally
• Willingness to travel in UK & abroad for investigator meetings
• Ability to respect cultural, social and religious diversity
• Able to use own initiative
• Evidence of the desire to develop professionally and acquire new skills particularly relevant to the field of clinical research and paediatrics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7212594

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust