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Paediatric Research Nurse

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Truro, TR1 3HD

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 September 2026

6 days left

Job description

As a Paediatric research nurse you will be required to support the safe conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulatio...

Give information in a format the patient understands.

Ensure that all patients are recruited in line with the protocol

Be responsible for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety for a patient through their study journey referring patients for specialist care as needed

Train to undertake clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation, history taking and any study specific examinations as required for the effective and smooth running of a research study.

Administer drugs as required and in accordance with the trust medicines management policy and study protocol.

Centrifuge, process, track and ship blood samples in line with study protocol

Complete case report forms in an accurate and timely manner.

Work with data managers to ensure data queries resolved promptly and systems put in place to prevent future data queries.

Organise and prepare documentation for audit and monitoring visits as required

Co-ordinate and attend study visits.

Collect and record highly accurate data whilst adhering to the data protection act.

Escalate and record adverse events and suspected unexpected serious adverse events that occur whilst the patient is on the study in line with the study protocol and local policies and regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively via all mediums, build rapport with all stakeholders.

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Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

  • Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
  • St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
  • West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered children's nurse RNC or RN with paediatric Trained
  • Relevant post qualification clinical experience
  • NMC - UK registration

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research regulatory requirements - ICH GCP, UK Clinical Trials regulations, Research Governance Framework
  • Educated to Masters level

Experience

Essential

  • Working or worked on a paediatric ward
  • Ability to manage own workload with guidance
  • Experience of dealing with confidential patient information
  • Ability to support more junior members of staff.
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Relevant Clinical skills e.g Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG
  • Previous clinical research experience

Practical and Intellectual skills

Essential

  • Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
  • Good understanding & knowledge of neonates/paediatrics
  • Understanding of caring for patients and volunteers and assuring patient safety
  • Understanding of valid informed consent
  • Understanding of complete and accurate data collection and data-entry and computer literacy

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research regulatory requirements
  • Previous experience of receiving informed consent
  • Knowledge of Archiving
  • Previous use of databases powerpoint, word & excel

Attitude and soft skills

Essential

  • Excellent written & verbal communication Skills - ability to communicate complex information to patients /carers/MDT members
  • Ability to be a research advocate and positive role model.
  • Ability to engage, develop and maintain good relationships with individuals across the trust
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Ability to approach problems creatively and be solution driven

Desirable

  • Good assertion skills
  • Smart appearance

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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