Clinical Research Nurse | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in London is searching for a Clinical Research Nurse to manage ophthalmology studies and mentor junior staff. The role requires previous research experience and knowledge of clinical trial processes. Responsibilities include overseeing study coordination and ensuring adherence to protocols. Benefits feature career development and flexible working options, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working options

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Previous research experience in a clinical setting required.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and protocols.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and promote best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a portfolio of ophthalmology studies.
• Support divisional research activity by managing personal studies.
• Identify and recruit eligible patients for clinical studies.
• Ensure adherence to clinical study protocols.
• Establish working relationships with clinical research personnel.

Skills

Research experience

Understanding of clinical trial processes

Mentoring skills

GCP & Research Governance knowledge

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Job description

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Nurse to join our expanding Ophthalmology Clinical Trials Unit. This full-time substantive post is ideal for an enthusiastic, motivated individual eager to contribute to the growth of our research portfolio and delivery team.

In this role, you will oversee and coordinate a portfolio of ophthalmology studies, ensuring high-quality research delivery across the Trust. You will also support wider divisional research activity by managing your own studies. The position requires previous research experience and a strong understanding of clinical trial processes. You will be responsible for mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices in research nursing.

While based at the Western Eye Hospital, the post-holder will be expected to work across Trust sites as needed.
• To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research across imperial College Healthcare Trust.
• To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
• To identify and help recruit patients eligible to enter clinical research studies.
• To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to.
• To work according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) & Research Governance standards for clinical research studies.
• To establish excellent working relationships with Clinical Trials Units and clinical research study personnel to ensure the smooth running of research studies, and to be the first point of contact for your research studies.
• To recognise and act on concerns raised, if design conflicts with regulatory frameworks and legal requirements or if research deviates from the study protocol

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 include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of 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.

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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Jul 2025