Clinical Research Nurse-Fixed term

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner (Band 6) to lead the coordination of interventional trials within Cardiac/Renal/Metabolic areas at St George's Hospital, London. The role focuses on delivering trials to time and quality, with collaboration across the research and clinical teams.

The post requires nursing registration, experience in clinical trials delivery, and an interest in research.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification with UK registration.
• Good Clinical Practice certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Post-registration training relevant to practice and research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage interventional clinical trials in the Cardiac/Renal/Metabolic portfolio.
• Manage own caseload of trial patients and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Aim to meet local and national targets for the service.

Skills

Prioritise workload

Teamwork

Communication

Spreadsheets

ECG

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

GCP certificate or willing to train

Post-registration training

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Main area Clinical Research Nurse or Practitioner - Cardiac/Renal/Metabolic Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Newly created 12M contract) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 200-7880759-GO-SC-A

Site St George's Hospital - Clinical Research Facility Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum (on Pro rata basis) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of an interventional clinical trials covering mainly the Cardiac-Renal-Metabolic research portfolio at St George’s.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.

This exciting opportunity will suit a nurse with experience in the disease areas with special interest in research.

Main duties of the job

You can view the full list of duties for this role in the job description provided in the file attached.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You can view the details of the job description and main responsibilities for this role in the job description provided in the file attached.

Qualification and Training

• Educated to diploma/degree level in Nursing
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate or willingness to be trained
• Relevant Post-Registration Training

Experience

• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Experience explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear simplified manner
• Previous experience in Clinical Trial Delivery
• Experience in at least one of these areas: Cardiac, Renal, Endocrine

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Working well as part of the team from different areas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent use of relevant software specifically spreadsheets.
• Experience in ECG’s, spirometry and phlebotomy

Knowledge

• Experience in ECG’s, spirometry and phlebotomy
• Participation in basic clinical or nursing research

Other

• Motivated & demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical specialty
• Adaptable & responsive to changing needs
• Able to use own initiative
• Reliable/ Team player
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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.