Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse to join their innovative research team. This role involves coordinating clinical trials and ensuring patient safety while fostering a supportive environment for research. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various sites. With a focus on professional growth and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking healthcare research and make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC and degree in healthcare required.
• Experience in clinical research and understanding of ICH, GCP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate clinical trial activities ensuring data quality.
• Provide high-quality patient care and guide patients through research.

Skills

Clinical Research Understanding

IT Skills including MS Office

People Management

Venepuncture Skills

Patient Information Systems Knowledge

Education

Registered Paediatric/Adult Nurse with NMC

Degree in Healthcare or Equivalent Experience

GCP Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Main area: MFT Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse, Grade Band 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 349-RES-7094463

Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: MFT - Cross Site Working
Town: Manchester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/05/2025 23:59

Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Clinical Research at MFT

Our Research and Innovation Division aims to lead UK healthcare research, supporting over 300 principal investigators in more than 800 active studies involving 15,000 patients, improving diagnostics, treatments, and devices.

What we’re looking for

A full-time, Band 6 Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at MFT, working within the general paediatric research team. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, guiding patients through their research journey, and contributing to research development. The position is based at Oxford Road campus with potential cross-site work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage, coordinate, and facilitate clinical trial activities, ensuring data quality and patient safety, working closely with investigators and sponsors, and supporting research across MFT.

They will foster a patient-focused environment, assist in trial protocol management, and participate in their own professional development.

Working for our organisation

MFT is a large NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn, committed to creating an integrated health and social care system, fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, supported by a robust research infrastructure and digital systems like Hive.

We promote inclusion, equal opportunities, and career development, aiming to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification under ‘Supporting Documents’ for detailed responsibilities and required skills. Please review the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ for additional information about the Trust, benefits, and application tips.

Diversity Matters

MFT is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. For special requirements, contact [e-mail].

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Paediatric/Adult Nurse with NMC
• Degree in healthcare or equivalent experience
• Specialist training
• GCP certificate

Knowledge

• Clinical research understanding
• ICH, GCP regulations
• Research governance
• Trust policies

Training and Experience

• Clinical environment experience
• Working to deadlines
• Explaining complex concepts to patients
• CPD evidence
• Research experience

Skills and Abilities

• Confidentiality awareness
• IT skills including MS Office
• People management
• Patient information systems knowledge
• IT training evidence
• Spreadsheets proficiency
• Information governance knowledge
• Venepuncture skills

Attributes

• Proactive, organized, team player
• Calm under pressure
• Delegation skills
• Flexible working
• Effective communicator
• Self-motivated, conscientious, diplomatic
• Deadline management
• Willing to travel
• Effective troubleshooting

Others

• Ability to work independently or in teams
• Alignment with Trust values
• Research awareness at MFT

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Must have UK professional registration. Post subject to DBS disclosure under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.