Research Nurse

at  Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Research Division at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
We are looking to employ two motivated band 5 research nurses, who are keen to join our Clinical Research team, delivering research for children and young people. Both Posts are fixed term until March 2026.
The successful applicants will be supported by the well-established Research Team. If you are organised, enjoy a challenge and would like to be a part of our world class research team, we would welcome your application.
Research experience is desirable but not essential.
The Research Nurse will be part of a team of research nurses working in the Clinical Research Division and will assist with the day to day management of a portfolio of research studies. The role will involve working on studies from a range of different clinical specialities and is funded by the National Institute of Health Research, Clinical Research Network. The post holder will assist with screening, obtaining consent, sample collection and data collection for studies on their portfolio, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines.
Values Based Behaviours
Respect: We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution.
Excellence: We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder Hey a safe and special place for children and their families.
Innovation: We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients.
Together : We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance.
We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• To identify you’re learning needs in relation to a specialist area of practice.
• To support development and evaluation of teaching/learning resources for junior members of staff/ clinical teams
• To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to clinical studies.
• To work with the Research Team and Clinical Team to help ensure that all relevant health care professionals are educated and supported as required, enabling them to care for children in clinical studies.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the paediatric articles related to the clinical studies you are leading on.
• To continue your own professional development, keeping updated with current practice and maintaining PREP requirements.
• To maintain links with other clinical research nurses to develop and share knowledge and to provide mutual support.
• To attend national meetings in relation to clinical studies as appropriate and agreed by the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader.
• To maintain an awareness of current advances in paediatric treatments, research and nursing practice and uses this knowledge to maintain the highest standard of care in children.

Please refer the Job description for details