Clinical Research Practitioner/ Nurse

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Practitioner/Research Nurse at Hammersmith Hospital. This role involves managing clinical trials and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and prior NHS experience. The position offers a salary between £37,259 to £45,356 per year with opportunities for career development and flexible working.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data.

Responsibilities

• Be a key role in the delivery of non-malignant haematology research trials.
• Provide expertise to ensure the timely delivery of studies.
• Support the delivery and development of the research portfolio.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Sound organisation and interpersonal skills

Good IT skills

Education

Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Practitioner/Research Nurse to join an established clinical research unit, based at Hammersmith Hospital. The post holder will be working in non-malignant haematology research on a range of interventional and non-interventional studies.

The successful applicant will play an integral role in the delivery of high quality research within the non-malignant haematology. You will be required to work collaboratively with the clinical and wider multi‑disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload. You will also be responsible for managing a portfolio of clinical trials whereby they can make a valued contribution in assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in research.

The post requires excellent communication skills, a sound understanding of complex scientific protocols, and the ability to work autonomously. A mature attitude, leadership skills and the ability to use initiative, and prior NHS experience are essential attributes for this role.

The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well‑being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Be a key role in the delivery of the operational aspects of non‑malignant haematology research trials.
• Provide expertise to ensure the timely delivery of the growing portfolio of studies undertaken within Imperial while ensuring the needs of patient care are at the centre of delivery.
• Supports the aims of the Trust to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
• Support the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co‑ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation.
• Sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials by providing advice, information, and acting as the patients advocate.
• Sound organisation and interpersonal skills, and will be able to plan, manage and prioritise their own work demands while working collaboratively within a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well‑being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 07 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year pa inclusive
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 1 year
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 290‑SCCS‑2072
• Job location: Hammersmith Hospital, Praed Street, London, W12 0HS

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications (Essential)

• Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Education / Qualifications (Desirable)

• Phlebotomy training (can be provided in role).

Experience (Essential)

• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Knowledge of Clinical research environment
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working sensitively with sick and terminally ill patients
• Experience of working in an NHS based environment with service user contact

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities (Essential)

• Ability to acquire in‑depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
• Ability to use own initiative, innovate and respond to change
• Good IT skills
• Willingness to undertake training as required
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Hammersmith Hospital

Praed Street

London

W12 0HS

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/