Clinical Research Nurse

Join Our Team as a Clinical Research Nurse at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Are you dynamic, patient-centered, and seeking an exciting challenge? Consider joining the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Due to promotions, we offer a fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 or experienced Band 5 nurse to start or further develop clinical research skills. Previous experience with clinical research projects and SACT competency is desirable. You should be a team player and effective at managing your own time.

This role involves a combination of clinical and research responsibilities within a diverse research portfolio. You will be a point of contact for study principal investigators, sponsors, and patients, requiring excellent communication and teamwork skills.

You will work at two of our Units – the Guy’s Phase I Unit and the St. Thomas’ Cardiometabolic Unit. Your work patterns will be coordinated with your Line Manager and may include day shifts, early and late shifts, night duties, and weekends, as necessary to ensure patient safety and trial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate research nursing care.
2. Support patients attending the department who are involved in or eligible for clinical trials.
3. Ensure research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulations.
4. Facilitate high-quality recruitment and management of clinical studies and trials.
5. Act as a patient advocate, providing support and assistance.
6. Supervise the safe administration of experimental therapies and monitor side effects.
7. Coordinate and manage a portfolio of early-phase translational clinical research.

About Us

The NIHR Clinical Research Facility at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ provides state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to support groundbreaking experimental medicine studies. Our department employs a diverse team of senior managers, technical staff, researchers, research nurses, and administrative personnel, ensuring smooth and efficient research operations across our sites at Guy’s, St. Thomas’, and the Royal Brompton hospitals.

Our CRF, accredited for Phase I trials, is uniquely equipped with embedded Advanced Therapies Manufacturing (GMP) and immune monitoring platforms, making it a leader in early-phase research.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Carlo D’Alòia
Job Title: CRF Practice Development Nurse
Email: Carlo.daloia@gstt.nhs.uk