Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
0-19 Paediatric Research Health Visitor/Nurse/AHP
The closing date is 11 May 2026
Working with the 0-19/AHP Lead Research Practitioner and the research and innovation (R&I) team the post holder will play a key role in developing and supporting the widening of research activity, building research capacity and capability across the 0-19 and paediatric specialties.
The post holder will provide support for all clinical trial participants, facilitating high-quality research service whilst working collaboratively with colleagues including health, social care, local authority, academia and other agencies alongside investigators, research nurses and members of the research team.
The post holder is responsible for the management and growth of a portfolio of studies and a caseload of patients participating in research trials/studies, providing specialist care and advice to participants on all aspects of their involvement in trials, including identification, continuing responsibility for assessment of care needs and for providing high quality care that is timely, and protocol driven. This includes timely reporting of any adverse events.
The postholder will also be expected to show key leadership qualities by initiating service improvement for the department and developing and managing other team members, such as clinical trials assistants, clinical research practitioners, band 5 research nurses and students.
Main duties of the job
HDFT strategic, standards and governance responsibilities
To work as a key member of the R&I Team, duties include:
* Foster a research-active culture by promoting and supporting the widening of research activity within the 0-19 area and paediatric specialism, which may include community, public health, social care and commercial research studies.
* Maintain and further develop networks locally, regionally and nationally to learn and share best practice; this may include travel visits to partners.
* Support the implementation of the Trust research strategy.
* Contribute to the service provided by the R&I department by participating in and facilitating service evaluation and improvement.
* Participate in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and pathways in association with the R&I department to optimise research practice.
* Participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
* In all respects the post holder must act in accordance with local SOPs, the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research (2017) and all research regulations and legislation.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you are looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff recognition - as well as regular appraisals we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job responsibilities
Promoting Research Engagement and Communication
* Through collaborative partnership working build relationships to promote and secure engagement and involvement in 0-19 and paediatric studies.
* To identify and participate in local, regional and national networks establishing links to promote access and involvement in research.
* To develop research capacity, capability and competence within the 0-19 and paediatric areas to recruit patients/participants and carry out NIHR Portfolio studies.
* Promote the work of the research service within the Trust and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Research Network and contribute to its development.
* Liaise with and develop links between practitioners in primary and secondary care, public health, social care and 0-19 areas.
* Raise the profile of clinical research by educating clinical staff and patients about research.
* The postholder will establish and develop a bespoke user group to promote user involvement.
* Participate as a representative of the R&I team at local, regional and national meetings.
Education and Training
* Through mentoring and coaching support 0-19 and paediatric colleagues to become research-ready, building research capacity, capability and competency.
* Develop a research-active culture through workforce development, measured by an increased number of staff holding GCP, gaining experience in research study activity.
* Utilise staff feedback on their experiences of being involved in research to foster a research-engaged culture.
* Contribute to staff and student development activities regarding research within the R&I department and at a wider trust level.
* Develop academic links to facilitate collaboration for research and clinical practice.
* Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) as appropriate by actively engaging in continuing professional development.
Research set up, initiation and delivery
* To manage studies in collaboration with existing research delivery team, acting as a main point of contact for participants and carry out related activities including:
* Increase the number of research studies delivered in the wider 0-19 health and care setting through research delivery.
* Increase research participation through increased recruitment particularly in hard‑to‑reach populations such as those in our rural and coastal communities, ensuring fair and equitable access to research participation opportunities.
* Be responsible for regularly contributing to research activity by setting up and managing a portfolio of studies.
* Drive improvements in study time set up expediating timescales from the point of the submission of an expression of interest (EOI) through to study opening and attaining research time in target (RTT).
* Working close with a study / trial Principal Investigator (PI) to provide a consistent point of contact for the trial.
* Become familiar with the protocol for a trial / study to ensure optimised delivery.
* Identify patients who may be suitable for the trial, liaising with clinicians and attending clinical team meetings to promote research participation and remind clinical team members about the requirements for a trial / study.
* Work with the trial / study investigators to recruit patients to studies / trials where appropriate and manage performance of the study.
* Give information to potential trial / study participants, considering participation, answer questions and refer to the Principal Investigator (PI) where required.
* Ensure that all consent procedures are carried out in strict accordance with the relevant study / trial protocol complying with Good Clinical Practice principles.
* Undertake clinical procedures within the study / trial participants as appropriate, including taking bloods.
* Obtain clinical specimens from participants, store and package them as required and organise their safe and timely delivery to the appropriate laboratory.
* Liaise with clinical staff to ensure the timely administration of investigation, treatment and follow-up required for studies / trials.
* Contribute to trial pharmacovigilance by being aware of safety reporting procedures and classifications per Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidance, i.e. for adverse events, ensuring prompt recording and reporting both within the Trust and to regulatory authorities as the nature of the event requires.
* Complete case report forms and all trial documentation accurately and promptly.
* Maintain trial files and ensure they are always up to date.
* Act as a primary contact for participants in designated trials / studies.
* Maintain contact with participants during trial procedures and follow‑up, including home visits where appropriate; provide advice and emotional support as required and ensure participants are kept fully informed and are able to take part in decisions about their care within the trial.
* Use software for data inputting, data management, reporting as required.
* Work to the requirements of trial protocols, the Good Clinical Practice Guidelines applicable to the study and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research (2017).
* Work with the R&I office to facilitate research governance approval processes and trial finance.
* Assist with monitoring visits conducted by sponsors or their nominated representatives.
* Facilitate inspections by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency as required, answering inspectors' questions about trial conduct, contributing to the response made to any findings and ensuring appropriate modifications to procedures are made in a timely fashion, particularly in relation to critical or major findings.
* Carry out any other trial / study related duties within the post holder's qualifications and competence as delegated by the Research and Innovation Manager / Senior Research Nurse(s) or the relevant trials Principal Investigator.
* Line manage clinical trial assistants, research practitioners and/or band 5 research nurses.
* Report monthly recruitment figures to the governance team, senior research nurse and research and innovation manager.
For further information please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Health Visitor, Nurse, or AHP on the appropriate part of the NMC/HCPC Register.
* NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained or willing to undertake.
* Postgraduate qualification in research or working towards.
* Extended practice and demonstration of learning in paediatrics and/or 0‑19 public health.
Experience
* Illustrated evidence of ongoing professional development e.g. CPD portfolio.
* Clinical experience.
* Illustration of the ability to autonomously effectively manage self and time.
* Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the NHS environment.
* Experience or knowledge of clinical research delivery.
* Experience of delivering training or education.
* Leadership and management course and relevant experience.
* Experience of delivering service improvement projects and/or carrying out audits.
* Understanding of research processes or actively managing research.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
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