Company: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Location: Greater London

Job Description:

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse

The closing date is 31 March 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric nurse to join a dynamic and ambitious multidisciplinary surgical team at Evelina London, contributing to the growth of an expanding paediatric surgical research portfolio. The Evelina Children’s Surgery Service is the regional centre for specialist and general surgical care.

Main duties of the job

The paediatric clinical research nurse for surgery will play a key role in coordinating and delivering an expanding portfolio of research studies:

NIHR funded trial of gastric acid suppression versus placebo for babies with oesophageal atresia
Study of babies undergoing surgery on NICU versus theatres
Study of children and young people having pilonidal sinus trephination versus laser therapy

Additional responsibilities include:

Providing holistic nursing care of children and young people and their families on existing and new clinical trials
Assessing and managing care pathways for patients participating in clinical studies
Acting as an ambassador for promoting research utilisation and best practice through excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
Maintaining clinical engagement and competencies by working 1‑2 clinical shifts per month on either Savannah Surgery or Mountain Surgery
Flexibility to accommodate patient visits and assessments outside of normal working hours (Monday‑Friday 09:00‑17:00)

About us

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – along with community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting the professional development of staff and providing resources for emotional wellbeing and resilience.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and are part of King’s Health Partners, one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres.

Job summary

This role focuses on leading the delivery of three defined research studies, supporting infants, children and young people through every stage of the research journey from screening and consent to peri‑operative procedures and follow‑up.

Job responsibilities

Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills – Essential

Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing.
Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda

Skills – Desirable

Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH/GCP and EU Directives)
Knowledge of ethical and legal constraints of clinical research.

Previous experience – Essential

Extensive experience of working within an acute paediatric ward environment as a qualified nurse with previous acute NHS experience
Experience of working on surgical ward or NICU
Previous experience of research and audit

Previous experience – Desirable

Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Knowledge/Qualifications – Essential

NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
Must be a holder of current paediatric immediate life support qualification
Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Knowledge/Qualifications – Desirable

GCP accreditation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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