Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6347
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum of inclusive HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Nurse for Neonatology
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic research nurse with a clinical background in neonatology and a strong interest in research to join our friendly team at UCLH.
In this role, you will coordinate and deliver NIHR portfolio-adopted research studies focused on neonatal and child health. While previous research experience is desirable, it is not essential - as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification and align with the Trust’s vision and values. Ideally, candidates will have at least two years of post-registration experience and a genuine passion for clinical research.
If you’re a proactive and enthusiastic professional with an interest in advancing neonatal care through research, we welcome your application.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
· University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
· National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
· Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
· University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
· Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
· University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
· The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
· University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Paedriatric Nurse with Neonatology experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
- First degree or working towards a degree
- Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of the role of a Research Nurse
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in neonatology and clinical research
- Knowledge of current WHR studies running within UCLH
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Desirable criteria
- Fetal medicine, early pregnancy or gynaecology experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working as Paediatric Nurse in the NHS
- 2 years post registration and clinical experience
- Exposure to research delivery within their clinical setting.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate clinical ability to provide high quality patient care
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Proven ability to work under own initiative and manage own workload.
- High level of administrative skills & computer literacy to include use of Microsoft Office suit.
- Curiosity & detail orientated with a high level of accuracy.
- Demonstratable problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy including experience of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Teams
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supporting the induction, orientation and training of new midwifery or research staff and students
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yaa Acheampong
- Job title
- Clinical Research Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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