Neonatal Imaging Research Nurse | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a motivated Neonatal Imaging Research Nurse for a 43-month fixed-term position at the Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre. You'll support advanced MRI studies to improve outcomes for vulnerable newborns, working closely with clinical research teams. Candidates should have neonatal nursing experience, strong assessment skills, and an interest in research. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact neonatal care and contribute to pioneering research.

Qualifications

• Experienced neonatal nurse with a commitment to improving neonatal care.
• Calm under pressure, able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Screen and consent families for imaging studies.
• Prepare infants for MRI scans and monitor during scans.
• Deliver clinical care according to study protocols.
• Assist with study setup and compliance with research standards.

Skills

Neonatal nursing experience

Strong assessment skills

Research interest

Confident communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

The Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre (ENIC) at St Thomas’ Hospital is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and highly skilled Neonatal Imaging Research Nurse to join our multidisciplinary clinical research team. This is a 43‑month fixed‑term position offering a rare opportunity to contribute to world‑leading neonatal imaging studies designed to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable babies in our care.

Working within the state‑of‑the‑art Imaging Clinical Research Facility and in close collaboration with neonatologists, radiographers, clinical researchers, and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of advanced MRI studies involving newborn infants, including preterm and clinically complex babies.

Responsibilities

• Screening and consenting families
• Preparing infants for imaging
• Monitoring during scans
• Delivering clinical care in line with study protocols
• Working closely with the wider research and clinical teams to ensure smooth study delivery

• Supporting the day‑to‑day running of research studies, including data collection, documentation, regulatory compliance and contributing to high‑quality research outputs
• Assisting with SOP development, ethics applications, study set‑up and ensuring adherence to research governance standards

Candidate Profile

• Experienced neonatal nurse with strong assessment skills, an interest in research, and a commitment to improving neonatal care through innovation
• Confident communicator, calm under pressure, able to work independently and as part of a supportive team

By joining the Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre, you will contribute to pioneering research that advances early brain and organ development and supports healthier outcomes for babies and families.

Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for heart, lung, cancer, renal services and a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and, as part of King’s Health Partners, we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world‑class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities, charitable bodies and GPs.

Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within the job description and person specification. An informal discussion is strongly advised.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025