Clinical Research Nurse

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in London seeks a Clinical Research Nurse. This exciting role involves working within a multidisciplinary research team, leading clinical studies, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have strong nursing skills, GCP knowledge, and previous NHS experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and further training, and the normal working hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for patient assessments.

Benefits

Access to further education funding

Tailored personal development plans

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a qualified nurse in the NHS.
• Experience in electronic data capture and clinical research delivery.
• Proficient in clinical tasks including venepuncture and cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical research studies and recruit eligible patients.
• Conduct clinical interventions according to study protocols.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain quality assurance.

Skills

Core nursing skills

Excellent communication skills

Good timekeeping

Prioritization skills

Gastroenterology knowledge

Ability to teach and supervise others

Education

Degree in Nursing

RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register

GCP certificate

Other clinical research qualification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical research nurse to join the Gastroenterology Medicine and Surgery (GMS) non-commercial research team. You will work as part of, and be supported by, a well-established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research.

The ideal candidate will have developed excellent core nursing skills having worked in an NHS setting and have knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as it relates to research (https://www.nihr.ac.uk/health-and-care-professionals/learning-and-support/good-clinical-practice.htm). Experience of gastroenterology nursing is desirable. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will possess good timekeeping and prioritisation skills and be willing to learn and develop within the role.

The normal working hours for the post is Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm although the post holder may need to be flexible to accommodate patient visits and assessments outside of these hours when required. The role involves work across both the Guys and St Thomas's hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

Once trained, you will have responsibility for leading on a portfolio of clinical research studies. You will be tasked with liaising with clinical teams to recruit eligible patients, deliver clinical interventions (including dosing) and conduct tests according to specific study protocols. You will support junior members of staff within the team and act as a champion for research within the clinical areas.

You will also be responsible for study follow up, data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance.

About us

You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated multidisciplinary team in a dynamic teaching hospital in central London, and will be an essential member of the research team.

There are excellent opportunities for further education and leadership development within this role, with access to CPPD funding and revalidation support. We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ensure that all staff have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research/clinical skills are available and actively encouraged.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Please ensure that you use the person specification to inform your supportive statement during application and use current examples of where you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

• RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
• Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with advancements in clinical research and nursing practices
• Educated to degree level and above
• GCP certificate
• Other clinical research qualification
• Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience for at least 2 years.
• Experienced and competent in the management of adult patients
• Experience of electronic data capture
• Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting
• Experience in clinical research delivery in an NHS setting

• Proficient to conduct clinical tasks including venepuncture & cannulation, serial sampling, ECG and administration of S/C, IM and IV drugs
• Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols
• Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Office tools (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of Gastroennterology
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, guidelines and informed consent processes
• Knowledge of research methodologies

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