Research Nurse

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London is seeking a Research Nurse to support clinical trials and manage patient care in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be a fully registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience in general practice and a strong grasp of clinical research methods. The role includes responsibilities such as patient management, treatment administration, and continuous education. This position offers a chance to contribute to innovative healthcare within the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying clinical experience in general practice.
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical trial patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide ongoing education and support to patients regarding clinical trials.
• Ensure safe administration of trial treatments and drugs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical Research

Communication

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Full NMC registration

Basic Life Support training

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Research Nurse

Salary

Band 6 depending on experience.

Responsible To

Head of Research / Senior Research Nurse

Hours

22.5 hours (3 days)

Key Relationships

30 General Practices; 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs); NIHR; RRDN; PLS; WL ICB; Central London Borough Team; Westminster City Council; Bi-Borough (West London); Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL); Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH); One Westminster; Imperial College Health Partners

Who We Are

Healthcare Central London Ltd (HCL) is a federation of 30 General Practices and 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Westminster caring for more than 275,000 registered patients. We provide Community and Primary Care services to our local residents, in addition to a wide range of staffing, management and administrative support to our member practices.

By working closely with our PCNs and other key partners, including the Local Authority and community organisations, we help people to stay well and live healthier lives for longer.

We operate Federation‑led services including Respiratory and Spirometry hubs; Community Cardiology; Community Dermatology; Community Diabetes service; Access E‑hub and Enhanced Access and we support PCNs with managing their NWL single offer contract of services and the National Network DES contract, including ARRS roles.

We have a unique model of community‑led care and support to tackle imbalances and inequality in the system called ‘The Octopus’ and we work on a journey as part of the Westminster Integrated Neighborhood Team (INT).

We work collaboratively with other partners in the commercial sector including joint ventures; research and consultancy.

Our Approach

We deliver exceptional assistance to our 30 General Practice members and operate our NHS contracts in a manner that supports our practices and their patients by providing services economically, locally, promptly and in a familiar environment.

Our employees work flexibly according to the needs of our customers, typically onsite at our practices, or hub sites including South Westminster Centre or at our office at Capital House near Edgeware Road tube station.

Our Purpose

Transform Health and Wellbeing in our communities.

Our Vision

To be the Healthcare Provider of choice, rooted in primary care.

Our Values

Compassionate: we listen respectfully, offer the opportunity for different viewpoints, and are kind to each other.

Accountable: we work with integrity, taking accountability for our work to achieve the highest quality outcomes.

Resilient: we listen and with this feedback, we constantly build and improve.

Pioneering: we champion change, embrace creativity and promote innovation and new ways of thinking.

Aspirational: we nurture and motivate so our people are enabled to reach their full potential.

Role Summary

This role is a vital part of the HCL nursing team, primarily supporting the clinical research team across a range of services. The successful candidate will deliver research clinics under the guidance of the Lead GP for Clinical Research and/or the Head of Research / Senior Research Nurse and will actively contribute to the implementation and support of clinical trials.

Based at the South Westminster Centre in Pimlico, the role also includes acting as the on‑call clinician for all on‑site services. The post holder will oversee clinical stock for services operating on‑site, working in collaboration with the administrative team to ensure supplies are maintained.

Operational Responsibilities

• Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by undertaking eligibility checks.
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments.
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial.
• Engage in activities that raise the research profile of Healthcare Central London (HCL).
• Mentorship to data managers and clinical trial practitioners.

Administration Responsibilities

• Support the Research Manager with completion of commercial and non‑commercial research feasibility questionnaires.
• Support the Senior Research Facilitator with SystmOne search building and checking.
• Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.

Regulatory Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure medicines are stored, supplied and disposed of in line with legislative and best practice guidance and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice.
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial.
• Reporting any adverse events in a timely manner on the relevant platforms.
• Identify and act on any serious breaches of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Keep up‑to‑date with latest NIHR developments and training relating to clinical trials.

Site Audits Responsibilities

• Work with HCL Clinical Pharmacy Team in the oversight of any stored medicines.
• Report any incidents via HCL Incident Reporting systems to ensure organisational oversight.
• Actively participate in clinical audit and service improvement activity to improve patient care and patient outcomes (privacy, dignity, and duty of candour).
• Oversee site audits of:
• Fridge temperatures – ensuring these are recorded x2 daily am and pm.
• Vaccinations storage – in‑date vaccines and stock control in place.
• Drug cabinets – in‑date and maintained stock control.
• Emergency kits – in‑date and maintained stock control.
• Oxygen & masks – ensure in‑date and maintained.
• IPC completed across all services – including hand washing.
• Defib weekly checks completed.
• Sharp bins checks and maintenance.

Other Duties

• Represent the HCL research team at local, national and international meetings as and when required.
• Ensure active engagement with Head of Pharmacy and Director of Research / Head of Business Intelligence to ensure collaborative working across the services.
• As and when required, support the HCL Pharmacy team with delivering training sessions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full NMC level one registered nurse.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
• Post‑qualifying clinical experience in general practice (at least 2 years).
• Basic Life Support training (up to date).
• Defib training (up to date).
• Copes well with responsibility, pressure and emotional circumstances.
• Knowledge and implementation of ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Knowledge of SystmOne and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of clinical research methods.
• Demonstrates adaptability and a flexible approach, with a willingness to work agilely in response to changing business and research needs.
• Time management with ability to work to tight schedules.
• Team player but also able to work autonomously.
• Stakeholder management.
• Responsibility for providing high‑quality professional expertise and ensuring effective service delivery.
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post.

Desirable Criteria

• Adult, Child and Travel vaccination training and experience of delivery.
• Independent Prescriber or Experience of working against a PGD.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / post‑graduate study.
• Spirometry ARTP training or a willingness to undertake.
• ENB 998/997/Mentorship qualification or recognised teaching qualification.

Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting.