Lead Research Nurse, Screening

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Research Nurse for their Screening unit in London. This pivotal role involves providing professional leadership, overseeing screening and outpatient services, and ensuring high standards of care. The successful candidate will manage clinical teams, mentor staff, and drive performance improvements while adhering to regulatory standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in clinical research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-volume outpatient clinics or Phase I/II clinical trials.
• Strong knowledge of clinical supervision and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workload within screening/outpatient areas.
• Guide and mentor staff in the clinical environment.
• Drive performance improvements and quality initiatives.

Skills

Management of outpatient clinics

Clinical supervision

Team management

Clinical assessments (vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy)

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Multidisciplinary team management

Immediate Life Support certification

NMC registration

Job description

We are looking for a permanent Lead Research Nurse for our Screening unit in Whitechapel, E1.

The role provides effective, professional leadership and maintains oversight of screening/outpatient services at hVIVO, playing a key role in process review and improvement. It ensures that screening/outpatient services are delivered in a cost-effective manner for optimal study delivery and growth. The post holder will act as a leader and organiser to ensure the delivery of screening/study activities in Screening/Outpatient clinics. They will also serve as line manager to the Screening Nurse(s) and Phlebotomists.

The Lead Research Nurse, Screening, offers insights and feedback on study delivery as a subject matter expert and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement, collaboration, and qualitative operational performance.

Alongside other members of the senior clinical team, the Lead Research Nurse ensures staff work according to evidence-based practices, maintaining high standards of care, and that all tasks comply with current regulatory, ICH-GCP standards, and hVIVO SOPs and policies across all clinical sites.

Main Responsibilities

1. Manage daily workload within the screening/outpatient areas.
2. Guide and mentor staff in the clinical environment.
3. Line management of screening nurses and Phlebotomists.
4. Ensure competence in performing and overseeing daily tasks.
5. Support Clinical Trainer in supervision, mentoring, assessment, and training of new staff.
6. Create, review, and ensure completion of site-related documents such as SOPs, logs, and inventory checklists.
7. Oversee supplies, equipment maintenance, emergency procedures, and staff training.
8. Drive performance improvements and cross-departmental quality initiatives.

Skills & Experiences

1. Experience managing high-volume outpatient clinics or Phase I/II clinical trials.
2. Strong knowledge of clinical supervision.
3. Experience managing a clinical team.
4. Competence in recording clinical assessments (vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy) and willingness to learn new skills.
5. Good GCP knowledge and experience in clinical trials.
6. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive work environment.
7. Valid Immediate Life Support certification.
8. Registration with the NMC.