Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Innovation (Clinical Research Facility)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (from start date)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Min of 30 hours (4 days considered))
- Job ref
- 425-25-7538686
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's Hospital
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Fixed Term | Full Time (Part time hours available)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research and Innovation Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Research Nurse.
Please note that, for this role, all applicants are required to hold current NMC registration.
As a key member of our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Team, you'll help deliver a diverse and expanding portfolio of research studies. These range from early-phase trials to complex multi-centre studies, offering children and young people access to innovative and potentially life-changing treatments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse eager to deepen their understanding of clinical research and make a meaningful impact in paediatric healthcare.
You'll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, supporting participants and families throughout their research journey.
About You
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Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (ideally RN Child or RSCN) or Midwife Post registration work experience.
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Awareness, understanding and an appetite to support clinical research delivery across Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Trials Unit Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
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Recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
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Responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials.
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Deliver skilled, independent care to research participants, including patients and healthy volunteers
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Coordinate patient journeys through complex clinical trials, including CTIMPs, ensuring protocol-driven investigations and tests are organised
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles and Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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 [email protected]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (ideally RN Child or RSCN), Midwife or Allied Health Professional or Graduate with a degree relevant to clinical research
Desirable criteria
- Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
- Minimum of 1 years post qualification/relevant work experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous Research experience
- Post-registration experience within paediatrics
- Mentorship experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Aware of accountability and own limitations
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Principles of Infection Control
- Principles of Safeguarding of Children
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable criteria
- Two years experience in a paediatric speciality
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Paediatric Life Support training
- Extended role skills e.g. IV practice , venepuncture, cannulation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Stuart Gormley
- Job title
- CRF Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01142717417
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