Clinical Research Nurse (Dermatology)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Research Nurse in Dermatology and play a vital role in advancing skin disease research. You will work within a well-established, multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients through clinical trials and contributing to cutting-edge studies that influence dermatological care. This position offers a chance to enhance your skills and experience while working across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years NHS experience as a qualified nurse required.
• Previous experience in Clinical Research is essential.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a portfolio of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products.
• Administer clinical interventions and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and support patients through research.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Proficiency with electronic health records

Competency in skin biopsy

Education

RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register

GCP certificate

Evidence of leadership and management development

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse (Dermatology)

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Join a Dynamic and Supportive Team at the Forefront of Dermatology Research!

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic nurse looking to advance your career in clinical research? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join theDermatology Research Team within the award-winning St John's Institute of Dermatology, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a cross-site role, offering the chance to work across multiple hospital locations. While your base will be at Guy's Hospital, you will also support teams at other sites, gaining valuable experience and making a wider impact, all while being fully supported by a highly experienced and friendly team at Guy's & St Thomas'.

You will be joining a large, well-established, and multi-disciplinary team known for its vibrant research culture and strong track record in high-impact, translational dermatology research. We work at the cutting edge of clinical science, delivering trials that shape the future of dermatological care.

Main duties of the job

Once fully trained, you'll take the lead on a portfolio ofClinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs). You'll play a key role in the delivery of high-profile studies including:

• BEACON (Best systemic treatments for adults with atopic eczema) - www.beacontrial.org
• ASTAR (The UK-Irish Atopic Eczema Systemic Therapy Register) -www.ppopderm.org/project/a-star/
• Recruit and support patients through every stage of their research journey
• Administer clinical interventions (including dosing), perform tests, and ensure meticulous adherence to protocols
• Champion patient safety, data integrity, and the highest standards of quality assurance
• Collaborate with clinical teams, research staff, and academic and industry partners to drive meaningful results
• You will be expected to work across different sites to assist local teams to recruit and follow-up research patients

About us

As part of the St John's Institute of Dermatology you would:

• Be part of anational centre of excellence in dermatology
• Contribute to a growing portfolio of cutting-edge trials and precision medicine research
• Collaborate with world-class researchers in cutaneous immunology, skin inflammation genetics, and genomic medicine at King's College London

This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of people living with skin disease, while growing your expertise in one of the UK's leading research environments

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role

Person Specification

Qualification/ Education

• RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
• Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development
• GCP certificate
• Evidence of leadership and management development
• Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience for at least 2 years.
• Experience in Clinical Research
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of electronic data capture

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

• Proficient to conduct clinical tasks including venepuncture & cannulation, serial sampling, ECG and administration of S/C, IM and IV drugs
• Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols
• Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Office tools (Word, Excel)
• Capital Nurse IV Therapy Passport
• Competency in skin biopsy
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, guidelines and informed consent processes

Physical Requirement

• Willingness and ability to travel to external sites / meetings within the context of this post
• Prolonged periods of concentration when cross-referencing medical case notes
• Frequent need to carry paperwork / study kits from clinical areas for analysis, on a daily basis, usually not exceeding 5kg

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross-site (Main base at Guy's Hospital)

£44,806 to £53,134 a yearper year inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-RD316

Job locations

Cross-site (Main base at Guy's Hospital)