Band 7 Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated clinical specialist nurse to join their team. This role involves coordinating clinical trials and research studies for patients with ATTR amyloidosis, showcasing your expertise in nursing and research. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, manage junior staff, and ensure quality data collection. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative therapies while supporting patient care in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about research and patient advocacy, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration nursing experience is essential.
• Experience in clinical research and teaching is required.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies for patients with ATTR amyloidosis.
• Manage junior staff and ensure quality controlled data collection.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and academic teams.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical research experience

Teaching and mentoring

Computer literacy

Ability to prioritize workload

Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Healthcare Professional qualification

Recognised research module/qualification

Masters degree in cardiology or related field

Tools

Database creation

Job description

Job summary

The major responsibility of the post is to be a clinical specialist nurse for the growing cohort of patients with ATTR amyloidosis whilst coordinating and participating in a range of clinical research studies/trials of exciting novel disease-modifying therapies.

Main duties of the job

The NAC Senior Research Nurse is an expert nurse within the Trust for the conduct of clinical trials, academic research and studies within the amyloidosis research unit. The SRN works in a collaborative role in conjunction with Principal Investigators, co-investigators and all staff involved in the care and supervision of patients enrolled on trials, in the safe set up and recruitment to trials and in direct collaboration with clinical and academic teams recruiting to locally approved studies. Within this there is the need for visibility, expert communication and teaching skills to engender understanding and support for the research process in Amyloidosis. The SRN is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of studies in NAC, manages junior staff and leads in all communication to support recruitment, the reporting of clinical events and the collection of quality controlled data. The SRN will represent the Trust in working with external commercial, charities and funding bodies in the delivery of the trials under their management.

About us

North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7113938

Job locations

Royal Free Hampstead site

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Healthcare Professional qualification with current registration
• Recognised research module/ qualification or equivalent cardiology short courses and accredited updates
• Recognised teaching module/ qualification
• Completed/working towards Masters degree in cardiology or a related field

Experience Essential

• Significant post registration nursing experience
• Adequate experience of working in Clinical Research
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience in delivering evidence based practice
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Experience working as a mentor/ clinical teaching
• Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given

Desirable

• Line Management Experience
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills and aptitudes Essential

• Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy and experience creating databases

Personal Qualities & attributes Essential

• Displays enthusiastic nature
• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hampstead site

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)