Lorraine Hodsdon
Lorraine Hodsdon
Personal Details
Name: Lorraine Hodsdon
Address: 22 Chichester Road, Leytonstone, London E11 3LH
Tel: 07970868705
Date of Birth: 08 March 1976
NMC Pin Number: 95F0002E (renewal June 2015)
Email:
Opening Statement
Since Qualifying in 1998, I have worked in general paediatrics both surgical and medical. I then gained several years experience in caring for children requiring paediatric Intensive care (up to and including F Grade) , before moving on to work within paediatrics clinical research as a senior clinical research nurse for the London and South East Medicines for Children’s Research Network in September 2007. Throughout my time in my research roles I have continued to maintain my clinical skills by working on high intensity clinical trials including PICU trials. I have also continued to work regular agency shifts within PICUs across London caring for level 3 patients requiring multisystem organ failure support.
In May 2010 I was appointed to the Role of Research Network Manager to provide Maternity Cover for the London & South East MCRN Local Research Network hosted by Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital and in February 2011 appointed Clinical Research Nurse Manager. My responsibilities in these posts include working with the Host Trust Finance department to manage the LRN Budget, the day to day management of the LRN and its multidisciplinary team across multiple sites, including dealing with staff performance issues as well as clinical responsibility for the clinical trials. In February 2013 I was appointed as Head of Nursing Clinical Research and Clinical Manger of the Somers Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. I am responsible and provide leadership and professional development for all clinical research nurses across the trust alongside strategic management of the CRF.
In April 2012 I was seconded part time to lead on workforce development for paediatric research for the National Institute of Health Research and have been key in developing specific paediatric research nurse training and competencies. I have presented at conferences both nationally and internationally as well as guest lecturing on a number of MSc courses on the subject of paediatric research, the Medicines for Children Research Network and the role of the research nurse. In April 2010 I attended the NIHR GCP Facilitators training course and in conjunction with the Workforce development team at the National Institute of Health Research I led on the development of the Paediatric Good Clinical Practice course which has now been rolled out nationally.
In 2012 I completed an MSc program in advanced practice: Leadership in healthcare. I have found this to be a valuable resource for both my professional and personal development as it has enabled me to reflect and consolidate my existing knowledge and leadership skills as well as prepare me for more senior leadership roles within the NHS. I have been an active member of the UKCRF since 2011 and regularly contribute to national initiatives.
In April 2015 I commenced a two year programme at Boston Children’s Hospital on the Research Nurse Science Fellowship. My research interests include looking at the contributions the clinical research nurse make to the workforce alongside the impact the role has on the paediatric participant experience.
I am a highly motivated competent practitioner, whose work is evidence based and to a high standard. I have excellent clinical, organisational, leadership and communication skills and work well both independently and within a multidisciplinary team within a variety of situations.
Professional Education
Kings College London (2009 –2012)
MSc Advanced Practice: Leadership
Oxford Brookes (2008)
MSc Module - Planning and Managing Clinical Trials
South Bank University London (2006)
BSc in Professional Practice – Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing
(Included modules in leadership & research)
Modules studied in 2002/2003 Care of the child with respiratory compromise
Foundations of paediatric intensive care theory
Practice based unit
Nursing interventions for the child in Paediatric intensive care
Middlesex University (2001)
Teaching & assessing in clinical practice (ENB 998)
Brighton University (1995- 1998)
Diploma in Child Health
UKCC Registration and training part 15 register – registered nurse child branch
Selected Training & Development
- 2014 Belbin Accredited Trainer & Facilitator Belbin
- 2013 Formal Disciplinary training : Making Fair & Defensible Dismissal Decisions GOSH
- 2012 Productive Leader Facilitator Programme NHS Institute
- 2010 GCP Facilitators CourseNIHR CC
detailed training log available upon request
Presentations and Poster Abstracts
- 2014 UKCRF Conference Poster Abstract : Critical Care Research : An innovative approach
- 2014 UKCRF Conference Poster Abstract: What motivates parents and young people to participate in vaccine research?
- 2014 London NIHR Regional Nurse Event: Oral Presentation : Establishing a Paediatric Research Team
- 2013 London Clinfield: Oral Presentation & Panel Member : Patient Public Involvement and Paediatric Research Nursing
- 2013 San Diego Oral Presentation and Panel Member
International Association Clinical Research Nurses: Paediatric Research & Patient Public Involvement
Current Employment & Role
Position: Head of Nursing Clinical Research Band 8 b
Employer: Somers Clinical Research Facility: Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital
Date: February 2013 – Current
Previous Employment
Position: Workforce Development Lead Band 8 b
Employer:NIHR CRN: Children (formerly MCRN)
Date: April 2011 – March 2015 (2 day per week secondment)
Position: Clinical Research Nurse Manager Band 8 a
Employer: Medicines for Children Research Network (MCRN)
Date: February 2011 – February 2013
Position: Research Network Manager (Maternity Cover) Band 8 a
Employer: Medicines for Children Research Network (MCRN)
Date: May 2010 – February 2011
Position: Research Nurse Practitioner (Band 7)
Employer: Medicines for Children Research Network (MCRN)
Date: September 2007 – April 2010
Position: Sister (F grade)
Employer: St Mary’s Hospital NHS Trust Paediatric Intensive Care
Date: August 2004 – August 2007
Position: Staff Nurse (E grade)
Employer: St Mary’s Hospital NHS Trust Paediatric Intensive Care
Date: February 2002 – August 2004
Employer: The Royal London Hospital Connaught Ward (0 – 2 yrs medical / surgical)
Date: October 2000- January 2002
Position: Staff Nurse (E grade)
Position: Staff Nurse (E grade)
Employer:The Royal Free Hospital Malcolm Ward (0-16 yrs gastroenterology)
Date: June 1999 – October 2000
Position: Staff Nurse (D grade)
Employer: The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children Nicholson Ward
Date: June 1998- May 1999
References
Dr. William van't Hoff
Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist,
Head of Clinical Research Facility, Joint Director of the NIHR Clinical Research Network: Children
Somers Clinical Research Facility
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London WC1N 3JH
Tel 020 7813 8167 (PA) 020 7762 6864 (direct)
Dr Fiona O'Neill
Workforce Development Lead,
NIHR Clinical Research Network
Fairbairn House,
71-75 Clarendon Road,
Leeds, LS 2 9PH
Tel: 0113 343 0320
Email: