Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 fixed term / secondment post 37.5 hours a week for a year

We require an experienced, enthusiastic RN Child or RSCN working at UH Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust with a clear interest in research. 

This would give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of Clinical Research by joining our Paediatric and Neonatal Clinical Research Nursing team at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton (RACH)

Please note that this role is a secondment opportunity or fixed term contract. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current line manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without your current manager’s approval. If you are unable to gain your managers approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position 

Main duties of the job

You will coordinate a variety of Clinical Paediatric and Neonatal Research studies, including national & local academic studies as well as multi centre commercially sponsored trials, adhering to the principles of Good Clinical Practice in research.

This role will involve recruitment & follow up of patients within trials and you will be responsible for following study protocols & ensuring the safety of these patients along with the collation & documentation of study data.

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, education and support of children & families for our clinical trials is also required

We will work together as a team to embed research into the clinical areas in line with our research strategy.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/