Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a motivated Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse to join their respiratory research team. You will be responsible for coordinating clinical trials, managing the entire research study lifecycle, and ensuring patient recruitment targets are met. The ideal candidate will have post-registration experience, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in clinical research. Salary ranges from £37,259 to £45,356 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in relevant speciality.
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service.
• Recent NHS experience.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Interest in Clinical Research.
• Clinical Research experience.
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Screening, recruiting and consenting patients.
• Arranging clinical assessments.
• Data collection and entry.
• Managing day-to-day trial activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to use own initiative

Education

Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register

Evidence of ongoing personal development

Job description

Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse

The closing date is 25 January 2026

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse with relevant experience to join our team of respiratory research nurses and coordinators at the Royal Brompton Cardiorespiratory Clinical Research Facility.

You will work across a portfolio of respiratory research studies, with a particular focus on trials involving patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Asthma.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include screening, recruiting and consenting patients, arranging clinical assessments, data collection and entry, randomisation, and managing day-to-day trial activities.

The role involves regular collaboration with internal and external clinical and research staff and requires attention to detail and a proactive approach.

About us

Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals form the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and are among the largest in Europe. They are renowned for their expertise, high standards of care, and research excellence. The hospitals are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Job responsibilities

As a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse, you will be based in the Respiratory Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and be responsible for coordinating clinical trials in interstitial lung disease and asthma. You will manage the full life cycle of research studies, from setup to delivery and archiving, while ensuring patient recruitment targets are met.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register
• Evidence of on-going personal development

Experience and Knowledge

• Post registration experience in relevant speciality
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Recent NHS experience
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
• Interest in Clinical Research
• Clinical Research experience
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
• Clear written communication with attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative

Personal Qualities

• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Common sense
• Aware of learning needs

Other Requirements

• Able to work flexible hours including shifts, night duty rotation and weekend work
• Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of English language
• Appropriately completed application form

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.

£37,259 to £45,356 per annum inc HCA