Clinical Research Nurse

Chelwest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 5 Research Nurse to join the Research Department, delivering studies across West Middlesex University Hospital and Meadows Health Centre.

You will support study setup, recruitment, consent, data collection and governance, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant research across acute and community settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration in the UK.
• Post-registration qualification or equivalent experience relevant to the specialty.
• Master’s degree or working towards; relevant postgraduate study preferred.
• Diploma in Higher Education or equivalent professional education.

Responsibilities

• Support study setup and delivery, participant identification and recruitment.
• Obtain informed consent and perform clinical assessments and study visits.
• Collect, process and manage study data in line with protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant research.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Research experience

Data collection

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult or child)

Post-registration qualification or experience

Master’s degree in progress

Diploma in Higher Education

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area Research delivery Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term, career break cover with scope of extension to permanent) Hours Full time - 37.5 sessions per week (Monday to Friday -9am to 5pm) Job ref 289-CR-197

Site West Middlesex University Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £38,488 - £46,852 per annum plus HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join our Research Department as a Band 5 Research Nurse. Working across West Middlesex University Hospital and Meadows Health Centre (Primary care setting) in Hounslow, you will help deliver commercial and non-commercial studies across acute and community settings. Applicants should have acute clinical experience and an interest in developing a career in research. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training and support will be provided.

Main duties of the job

You will support study set-up and delivery, participant identification and recruitment, informed consent, clinical assessments, study visits, sample collection & processing, follow-up and accurate data management.

Working with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure that studies are delivered safely and in accordance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice, regulatory requirements and Trust policies.

You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of participant care. You may be deployed across both sites according to service requirements.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Research Nurse will support the planning, set-up and delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies across West Middlesex University Hospital and Meadows Health Centre (Primary care setting). Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research in both acute hospital and community settings, helping to ensure patients have access to innovative treatments and opportunities to participate in research.

The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team identifying and screening potential participants for research studies, supporting informed consent processes, undertaking study procedures, sample collection & processing, clinical assessments, monitoring participants throughout their involvement in research, assisting with clinical investigations, and ensuring the accurate collection, management and documentation of study data in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses, clinical research practitioners, clinicians and other healthcare professionals, the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of research across a broad range of clinical specialties. The role provides opportunities to support studies throughout the patient pathway, from hospital-based care through to community and primary care services, with deployment across both sites as service needs require.

The post holder will maintain high standards of patient care while supporting the operational and governance requirements of the Research Department. This includes ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance frameworks, Trust policies, study protocols and relevant regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of research delivery across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Trust's ambition to embed research within routine clinical care and expand research opportunities for patients across both hospital and community settings.

Person specification

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree or working towards
• Diploma in Higher Education

Experience

• Relevant post reg. experience as a registered nurse.
• Wide variety of practical clinical experience in different clinical areas.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
• Experience of working on or supporting clinical trials.
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership.
• Experience of working cross-site

Skills and knowledge

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery.
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management.
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenges and issues in nursing.
• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator.
• Knowledge of budgets.
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit.
• Experience of risk management / assessment.
• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Effective team member.
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to act as a patient’s advocate.
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive.
• Professional and impartial at all times.

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Amrinder Kaur Sayan Job title Clinical Research Team Leader Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02083215181 Additional information

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