Clinical Research Nurse

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Staff recognition

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse to work onsite at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. You will support delivery of interventional and observational studies, including patient screening, consent, visits, data management, and medication administration, in collaboration with principal investigators and trial teams.

You will develop clinical research skills with ongoing training, focusing on patient advocacy and safety, while working within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma with UK registration.
• Experience working in NHS.
• Experience managing complex information.
• Experience consenting patients for clinical trials.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Knowledge of NIHR values and structure.
• Experience in research within a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of interventional and observational studies per GCP guidelines.
• Screen, recruit and consent participants; promote research opportunities to patients and staff.
• Administer investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and placebos; monitor safety.
• Manage data collection, processing and documentation; maintain Investigator Site Files.
• Liaise with principal investigators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely study delivery.
• Support monitoring activities and maintain up-to-date study knowledge through training.

Skills

NHS experience

Consent process

GCP knowledge

NIHR knowledge

Data management

Medical terminology

Clinical trial coordination

Venepuncture / Cannulation

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

This is a patient-facing, onsite role based primarily at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington. You will support the delivery of commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, including participant screening, recruitment and informed consent, study visits, biological sample collection and processing, data management, and medication administration.

You will work closely with Principal Investigators, research teams, and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate a portfolio of studies. Additional responsibilities include maintaining clinic facilities and equipment, supporting NIHR Patient Reported Experience Surveys (PRES), and undertaking clinical audits.

Previous experience in clinical research delivery and knowledge of HIV and Sexual Health is desirable. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a nurse wishing to develop a career in research, with ongoing training, education, and development opportunities available.

Join our friendly and supportive team and work alongside world-leading clinicians at the forefront of research and innovation.

This post is a full time, on site position, you will be expected to work from site.

Main duties of the job

• As a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse, you will work closely with Principal Investigators, study teams and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate the delivery of interventional and observational research studies in accordance with NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Key responsibilities include screening, recruiting and consenting participants; promoting research opportunities to patients and healthcare staff; administering investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and placebos; monitoring participant safety; undertaking clinical assessments; collecting, processing and documenting clinical and research data; maintaining study documentation and Investigator Site Files; uploading data to study databases; and liaising with clinical and research teams to ensure studies are delivered safely and efficiently.
• You will also support study monitoring activities by ensuring compliance with study protocols and timelines, and by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of study requirements through training, investigator meetings and conferences.
• This role has a strong focus on patient advocacy and delivering a positive research experience for participants. Following a comprehensive induction and depending on your existing skills and experience, you will receive ongoing support and training to develop as a highly skilled Clinical Research Nurse. The post offers opportunities to work independently while being part of a supportive and experienced research team.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

• career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.
• optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing

Experience

• Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users
• Experience in managing complex information
• Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
• Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Relevant clinical experience within research

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Ability to apply current research to practice
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills

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

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).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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.