Clinical Research Nurse

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Greater London is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to support a leading team studying Long Covid. The role involves participant recruitment, data collection, and managing clinical samples to ensure the study's success. Candidates must be registered nurses with at least 2 years of clinical research experience. Join a dynamic environment and contribute to important research that impacts patient health.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is required.
• Minimum of 2 years post-experience in clinical research.
• Evidence of up-to-date professional development necessary.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and manage informed consent.
• Collect clinical data and process samples.
• Maintain accurate research documentation and databases.

Skills

Clinical research

Phlebotomy

Data management

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Research Nurse (Band 6) to join a multi-disciplinary research group focused on understanding immunological mechanisms driving post-infection sequelae and persistent symptoms in Long Covid and ME/CFS. You will work with Professors Rosemary Boyton and Daniel Altmann in the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London

Main duties of the job

You will recruit study participants, obtain informed consent, collect demographic and clinical data, process clinical samples (including phlebotomy), manage longitudinal follow-up using the ELAROS 24/7 App, maintain HTA-compliant sample storage, and ensure accurate data entry and database management.

Job responsibilities

Study implementation:

To participate in advertising for and recruitment of study participants including obtaining informed consent.

To obtain demographic data and data collected from study questionnaires completed online during the onboarding and the application of the ELAROS 24/7 platform.

To contact study participants and arrange collection of clinical samples following enrolment.

To carry out and/or assist with clinical procedures including: phlebotomy, collecting demographic and clinical data and sample processing.

• To explain and educate study participants about the study protocols.
• To collect and record clinical data from patients by developing and updating databases.
• To maintain accurate documentation of study events in research notes.
• To provide research participants with a point of contact for queries and questions relating to the study.
• To contribute to monitoring recruitment progress to ensure compliance with and adherence to the project plan and to identify, evaluate and rectify problems.
• To help maintain data and case report files (paper based and electronic) relating to the study in accordance with GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
• To generate and maintain HTA compliant records of laboratory samples stored.
• To maintain participants confidentiality according to the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

Development and maintenance of optimal processes:

• To ensure data are stored and backed up appropriately.
• To help develop strategies to identify potential study participants.
• To participate in writing standard operation procedures for clinical trial procedures.

General research activities:

• To work collaboratively with the other research teams working on respiratory infection.
• To participate in and contribute to relevant academic events.
• To provide support for clinical research study colleagues in their absence.

Communication:

• The overall efficient day-to-day delivery of the study ensuring the timely recruitment of study participants and data entry.
• To contribute to regular and ad hoc information, both written and verbal, provided to study participants, funders and sponsors, to include reports, updates and guidance.
• To communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• To manage own time and case load independently.
• To take part in public involvement and engagement activities as requested by line manager.

Personal Education, Training and Development:

• To keep up-to-date with national and international standards and legislation on management of clinical research, ensuring effective implementation of changes.
• To attend training courses, departmental and study meetings as appropriate.
• Continue your professional development keeping updated with current practice.
• To remain updated and current on the professional register of the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of respiratory infection and immunology research.

Other Responsibilities:

• To undertake routine administrative tasks related to the study, as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with a Band 6 post as directed by the Line Manager.
• You will also comply with all relevant College policies.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

• Minimun 2 years post experience in clinical research
• Evidence of up-to-date professional development
• Background in clinical practice and clinical research
• Previous research experience
• Previous experience in Phlebotomy

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.