Job overview

 The aim of the role of the Band 6 Paediatric Research Nurse is to enhance the overall delivery of clinical research across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trusts, both partners of West London Children’s Healthcare, by providing support to the existing research teams, and assisting with clinical and administrative activities related to clinical trials, from initiation to termination, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

The post holder will be NMC registered and will work full time cross site with 0.6 WTE spent at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital CRF, and 0.4 WTE spent at Imperial Children’s CRF. 
 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist with the set-up, maintenance, and close down of clinical studies, in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas. The post will entail assessing patients’ suitability, ensuring informed consent is obtained; coordinating the logistics for patient visits and undertaking patient assessments in accordance with study protocol. All data will be recorded, including adverse and serious adverse events, in accordance with ICH-GCP.  It will be the post holder’s responsibility to ensure studies are delivered in line with agreed targets.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.