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Prif leoliad
Nursing and Midwifery
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
188-THQ221026
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Southampton General Hospital
Tref
Southampton
Cyflog
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata
Yn cau
04/11/2026 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
19/11/2026

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Children's Research Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Trosolwg o'r swydd

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

Please see below for detailed job description of the role. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Research Nurse to join a fast-paced, patient-focused environment, contributing to improving the lives of babies, children, and their families through patient-centred research at UHS.
We currently have a vacancy within the Clinical Research Facility for a Band 6 Children's Research Sister/Charge Nurse in the Paediatric Team. This pivotal role is based in the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Southampton you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of studies with regular contact with patients and healthy volunteers that will make a real difference to future patient care.  The well-being and safety of our research patients/ participants is at the heart of all we do as is our confidence that the data we provide is accurate and reproducible.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

 We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The paediatric research nursing team work across all specialities within The Children’s hospital, as well as in the community at patients homes and vaccine hubs across the region.
There is no set shift rotation and the majority of the time you will work Monday to Friday 8-4pm; however, dependent on individual research study requirements there will be a requirement to have some flexibility in working hours with longer days, nights, and weekends on a pre planned adhoc basis as per your research study requirements. 
The NIHR Clinical Research Facility accommodates both adult and paediatric research participants offering ward areas, consulting rooms, a physiology lab, temperature-humidity controlled room and a bronchoscopy suite. The majority of our research patients come from the Wessex region however the CRF is a national dosing centre for advanced therapy medication so patients come from all over the country for this treatment. 
The CRF is award winning with many of our nurses winning posters at national and international conferences, and wining prizes in national competitions in pharmacology and nursing disciplines. The CRF is supported by its own education team and with close links to the University of Southampton; there are lots of opportunities to develop your career academically or professionally.
We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric registered nurse who has significant clinical experience.
You will have experience of clinical research delivery and can work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Experience in early phase, human challenge and experimental medicine research would be beneficial. Experience of delivering research within primary or secondary care would be advantageous.
Leadership, line management and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is flexibility and team-working skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required with the ability to communicate with staff and colleagues at all levels and disciplines in an engaging manner.
IT skills including Microsoft office are essential.
Some studies are delivered across a variety of settings and therefore the ability to travel to different clinic locations is required.
We encourage you to arrange an informal visit to the unit to gain a better understanding of the environment and the team. If you would like to learn more about the role and our team, please do contact: 
Emily Cornish [email protected]
Christina Milton [email protected]

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Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Registered Nurse or Midwife on relevant part of the NMC register
  • Educated to Degree level, or equivalent.
  • Evidence of on-going professional / academic development.
  • Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
  • Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty
  • Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
  • Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
  • Understanding of personal accountability
  • Logical and consistent work and career pattern
  • Recent management or leadership experience
  • Interest in Clinical Research.
  • Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
  • Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Specialist qualification i.e. SACT trained
  • Certification Leadership or management course
  • Clinical Research experience.
  • Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
  • Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project.
  • Experience of being a link nurse (e.g. infection prevention, Manual handling, fire warden, etc)
  • Demonstrate ability to liaise / collaborate with MDT

Trust Values

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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Emily Cornish
Teitl y swydd
Paediatric Senior Research Sister
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
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