Clinical Research Nurse \\ Practitioner

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

Job summary

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London recruits a Clinical Research Nurse or Practitioner for Neurology on a fixed-term 12-month contract. The post coordinates interventional trials within the neurology research portfolio and collaborates with the research and multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage a caseload of trial patients, work with diverse teams, and strive to meet local and national targets while upholding high standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Educated to diploma/degree level in Nursing.
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate.
• RN with Current NMC Pin.
• Post-Registration Training.
• Experience in audit and evaluation and clinical trial delivery would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage interventional clinical trials in Neurology.
• Work with research teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to manage caseloads.
• Achieve local and national targets for service delivery.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice and documentation.
• Support education and training of patients and staff as required.

Skills

Coordination of clinical trials

Team collaboration

Prioritisation of workload

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Good Clinical Practice Certificate

RN with NMC Pin

Post-Registration Training

Job description

Main area Clinical Research Nurse or Practitioner - Neurology Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Newly created 12M contract) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 200-713402-GO-JK-A

Site St George's Hospital - Clinical Research Facility Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum pro rata incl inner hcas Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of an interventional clinical trials covering the neurology 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/ practitioner 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
• Relevant Post-Registration Training
• RN with Current NMC Pin

Experience

• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Experience explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear simplified manner
• Experience in Neurology disease
• Previous experience in Clinical Trial Delivery
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff

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
• Experience in ECG’s, spirometry and phlebotomy
• Demonstrate leadership skills

Knowledge

• Experience in ECG’s, spirometry and phlebotomy
• Awareness of clinical research methodology and treatment protocols
• 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.