Clinical Research Practitioner or Clinical Research Nurse

Imperial College London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a Clinical Research Practitioner or Nurse to join their cystic fibrosis clinical trials team. The successful candidate will identify and recruit study participants, provide frontline support, and maintain accurate research records. Ideal qualifications include a degree in a healthcare field, experience working directly with patients, and strong communication skills. This role contributes to impactful research and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level in a healthcare or science-related subject.
• Experience of working directly with patients in a clinical setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit potential participants for clinical research studies.
• Provide support to study participants in clinic and over the phone.
• Maintain detailed records of findings complying with local governance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in healthcare or science-related subject

Professional nursing qualification

Job description

Clinical Research Practitioner or Clinical Research Nurse

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is interested in clinical research to join our world leading cystic fibrosis (CF) clinical trials team, located close to the vibrant King's Road in Chelsea.

You will work in the group of Prof Jane Davies, Prof Nick Simmonds and Clare Saunders (Research Service Lead).

Main duties of the job

In this exciting and rewarding role, you will be at the heart of research into cystic fibrosis. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and recruiting potential participants for clinical research studies, working closely with patients, families, and clinical teams.
• Providing compassionate and courteous front-line support to study participants, whether in the clinic or over the phone, ensuring their questions and concerns are handled with professionalism and empathy.
• Performing and reviewing clinical assessments, including the collection and processing of blood or other biological samples, while always prioritising participant comfort and safety.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of your findings, in full compliance with local policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Keeping your knowledge current in the field of cystic fibrosis and clinical research by engaging in regular training and attending national and international conferences, with opportunities to pursue areas of personal interest.
• Contributing to the writing of research reports and publications, helping to shape the evidence base for future treatments and care.

About us

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You must be educated to degree level in a healthcare or science-related subject or professional nursing qualification with valid NMC registration.
• Experience of working directly with patients / study participants in a clinical setting is essential and experience of working with children is desirable.
• A good understanding of clinical terminology is required, and ideally in respiratory physiology.
• You must have proven experience of organisational, record keeping, and time management skills, accurate data management, knowledge of handling confidential information and an understanding of current legislation and requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and computer literacy are essential.
• You must have the ability to work independently, effectively and flexibly as part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and organisational objectives.

Experience

• Experience of working directly with patients / study participants in a clinical setting.
• Proven experience of accurate data management.
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern.

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.