Clinical Research Nurse / Practitioner

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the Research and Innovation department. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic team, supporting clinical trials by managing patient care pathways, recruiting participants, and ensuring accurate data documentation. This role requires strong autonomy and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient experience in research studies. Full training is provided, and the Trust values flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in cancer, urology, critical care, or midwifery is advantageous.
• Previous research experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload of clinical trial patients.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable patients for clinical trials.
• Maintain documentation of patient events.
• Provide education and support regarding clinical trials.
• Ensure safe administration of treatments within trials.
• Engage in activities to raise the research profile.

Skills

Research experience

Ability to work independently

Autonomy in patient management

Experience in specialty areas

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and dedicated Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the Research and Innovation department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi-disciplinary Team meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice.
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments.
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial.
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial.
• Engage in activities that raise the research profile of the organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous research experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and supervision is provided.
• Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology, critical care or midwifery would be of advantage.
• Ability to work autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients while working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, and we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs.

Other Information

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on working for Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if enough applications have been received. Previous unsuccessful candidates who have applied within the last 3 months need not apply.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.