Liver Research Nurse

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liver Research Nurse to coordinate a portfolio of trials, set up studies, screen patients, and increase referrals. The role requires compassionate care for cancer patients and collaboration with MDTs across sites.

The post involves data collection, monitoring patients, and working closely with the Liver Research Office and medical staff. Fixed-term 2-year contract, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, closing with a 28 September 2026 deadline.

Qualifications

• NMC RN Registration.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
• Previous clinical research experience.
• Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element.
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients within a multidisciplinary team.
• Identify patients for entry into clinical trials via clinics and MDT meetings.
• Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry into any clinical trial.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, allocation of treatment.
• Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol and sponsor SOP.

Skills

Clinical research

MS Office

Communication skills

Venepuncture

Data entry accuracy

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Study coordination

Education

NMC RN Registration

Post-graduate research qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Liver Research Nurse

The closing date is 28 September 2026

£47,951 - £56,863 Inclusive of HCAS Per annum

Fixed Term 2 year contract - Full time 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of non-commercial and commercial clinical trials. Responsibilities will include setting up clinical trials; identifying patients through MDT's/screening notes and increasing referrals through the data base; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. This patient population requires input from a compassionate and caring research professional, with experience caring for and managing patients with cancer; including working with the wider MDT to co-ordinate patient care.

For multi-centre trials led at KCH, the post holder will also be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.

The post holder will work closely with the Liver Research Manager, Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator, medical staff, the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams, the transplant co-ordinators, radiologists and the pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trial entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Information management

• Responsible for modifying and validating the databases and to support any development work. Maintain databases and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act.
• Accurately and efficiently enter data on to current databases. This will require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Regularly action reports to help in the cleaning of data therefore ensuring data is relevant and up-to-date.

Portfolio Management and Development

• Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
• Set up and maintain the TMF/ISF with essential documents.
• Liaise with and assist the medical team/sponsor organisation in - on-study treatment and follow up on patients.
• Ensure CRFs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol and/or sponsors SOP

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC RN1 Registration
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
• Previous clinical research experience.
• Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element.
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Skills

• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic clinical skills (obtaining vital signs measurements).
• Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation.
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others.
• Report writing and presentational skills.
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to clinical trials.
• Reasonable IT skills in the following areas: - MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - Spreadsheets - producing multi-sheet tables, graphs, sorting & filtering.

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Liver Research Office,1st Floor Cold Harbour Work

£47,951 to £56,863 a yearInclusive of HCAS per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-8260485

Job locations

King's College University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Liver Research Office,1st Floor Cold Harbour Work