Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse Royal Brompton Hospital

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists for a motivated Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse at Royal Brompton Hospital. The role involves coordinating clinical trials in cardiovascular research, requiring strong communication skills, recent NHS experience, and relevant qualifications. Join a leading NHS Trust recognized for its specialist heart and lung care.

Qualifications

• Recent NHS experience.
• Clinical research experience.
• Knowledge of research governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating cardiovascular clinical trials.
• Providing specialist advice for patients in research studies.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NMC registration

Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse Royal Brompton Hospital

The closing date is 16 June 2025

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic band 6 research nurse with relevant cardiovascular experience to join our team of research nurses at the Royal Brompton Clinical Research Facility (CRF) working on commercial and academic clinical trials in interventional cardiology, structural heart disease,and inherited cardiac conditions.

Main duties of the job

You will be a registered nurse and have relevant clinical experience within an acute clinical setting. You will have experience of research and have a responsible and flexible approach to your workload intensity with good organisational ability. You will be able to maintain clear and accurate records and be self-motivated, friendly and use your own initiative.

About us

Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS hospitals make up the largest specialist heart and lung center in the UK and among the largest in Europe and are known for their expertise, standard of care, and research success. The hospitals are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This role will be based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, but some cross-site working may be required.

Our values are:

Caring - we put patients firstWe provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellenceWe innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaborativelyWe respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

Job responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be coordinating cardiovascular clinical trials, working collaboratively with principal investigators, support departments and sponsors to deliver trials successfully. You will be expected show initiative and work with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential and the role requires the ability to work independently and with others, both internally and externally. Other key activities include providing specialist advice for patients involved in research studies and ensuring that research is conducted according to all applicable guidelines. This role will involve extensive liaison with both internal and external clinical and research staff and requires attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Person Specification

Experience

• recent NHS experience
• logical and consistent career pattern
• clinical research experience
• knowledge of research governance framework
• experience of working in an acute clinical setting

Knowledge.Qualifications

• NMC registration
• evidence of ongoing professional development
• recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship

Skills (cont'd)

• clarity and breadth in use of English language
• Flexibility

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust