Clinical Research Nurse

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join their rheumatology research team. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting clinical trials and maintaining study documentation. Candidates should have experience within the NHS and in research activities. The position offers a salary range of £37,259 to £45,356 per annum and is fixed-term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience within the NHS is essential.
• Significant post-qualification work experience required.
• Previous experience in research or audit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake trial specific investigations per protocol.
• Document trial activities and maintain study documentation.
• Prepare and administer trial medication for CTIMPs.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice training

Excellent IT skills

Knowledge of electronic data capture systems

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Overview

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse

The closing date is 05 October 2025

A renewed interest in the field of rheumatology has resulted in a host of exciting opportunities to practice and develop research nursing skills in an experienced team, including clinical trials at all phases of development, and valuable observational studies with a direct impact on standard of care. Subject to patient recruitment, the team are currently collaborating with Haematology on exciting Phase I CAR-T and T-cell engager therapy trials.

The Band 5 nurse will be part of the rheumatology research team, alongside King's College London colleagues working in the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group - a EULAR Centre of Excellence for Rheumatology Research.

The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery - supporting set-up; patient identification and recruitment; data collection including sampling and processing, as well as data management. We would welcome applications from research experienced nurses looking to work on a diverse portfolio, but would also consider applications for clinical nurses in a relevant area looking to move into research.

The post-holder will be on-site,providing nursing cover for a 5-day a week busy specialist rheumatology clinical service covering a range of conditions

please note in anticipation of a high level of interest, this job advert will close once sufficient applications have been received

Main duties of the job

Please see attached detailed job description and below more detailed description

Clinical: undertaking trial specific investigations according to the protocol, including nurse-led assessments, sample collection and processing

Organisational: documenting trial activity performed; entry of data; maintenance of study related documentation

Education and Training: undertake additional training relevant to the role

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description

Clinical: undertaking trial specific investigations according to the protocol; perform procedures in line with training received including but not limited to venepuncture, temperature, pulse and blood pressure checks, ECGs; Processing of blood samples; Administration and/or preparation of trial medication for CTIMPs.

Organisational: completion of trial case report forms and updating of medical records to document activity performed; maintenance of Investigator Site Files and related governance documentation; Preparation for audit and monitoring

Education and Training: undertake additional training relevant to the role e.g. Human Tissue Act; IATA to prepare samples for transport; take responsibility for individual training needs; attendance at off-site Investigator Meetings and/or conferences (optional) to support professional development.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good Clinical Practice training

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience within the NHS
• significant post-qualification work experience
• Experience in research or audit
• Prevous clinical trial experience
• Previous experience working in rheumatology or related specialities e.g. dermatology/gastroenterology

Skills and competencies

• Excellent IT skills in the following areas: email; ms word; excel; databases
• Knowledge of electronic data capture systems e.g. Medidata/MACRO

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill Campus

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearper annum, including high cost allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-7475570

Job locations

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill Campus