Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (N/A)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ050525
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37338 to £44962 pa, pro rata
- Closing
- 18/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/06/2025
Employer heading

Paediatric Research Sister/ Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The paediatric research team on Piam Brown Ward at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our research team.
The role will provide regular contact with children, young people and their families in the hospital delivering research studies that make a real difference to future patient care.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:-
* Registered Paediatric Nurse
You will have extensive clinical experience
* You will demonstrate a strong interest in clinical research and an awareness of the policies and guidelines which inform our practice
* Excellent interpersonal communication, organisation and time management skills
* Ideally chemotherapy trained and oncology experience is desirable
* Be able to lead, motivate and inspire teamwork to successfully deliver research to our patients
* Demonstrate resilience and be adaptable to differing demands
* We have normal core daytime working hours of Monday - Friday
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Physical requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment with reasonable adjustments.
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Educated to or working towards Degree level
- Evidence of on-going professional / academic development.
- Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
- Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty
Desirable criteria
- Specialist qualification.
- Degree in healthcare or biomedical science subject
- Certification Leadership or management course
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
- Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
- Interest in Clinical Research.
- Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
Desirable criteria
- Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
- Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- IT literate (proficient in Microsoft office applications)
Desirable criteria
- Experience with NHS IT systems (eCamis, Charts, EDMS, BadgerNET)
- Experience with Research IT systems (EDGE, ODP)
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lyndsey Kilgore
- Job title
- Radiotherapy Research Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Rachel Beckingham
Senior Paediatric Research Nurse
[email protected]
023 8120 3603
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