Research Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse (Band 6) on a fixed-term 12-month contract. The role supports NIHR portfolio and commercial studies, coordinating trials and ensuring patient safety in an ITU setting, with part-time hours (15 per week).

You will obtain informed consent, assist with study procedures, and maintain trial data across NIHR and local networks, reporting to the Lead Research Midwife and Delivery Manager.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience.
• Experience with NIHR portfolio studies desirable.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trials and manage study data.

Responsibilities

• Obtain informed consent and screen participants.
• Coordinate setup, maintenance and close-down of studies.
• Report adverse events per policy and maintain trial data.

Skills

Clinical Research

ITU Nurse

NIHR Portfolio

Study Coordination

Informed Consent

Education

RN (Adult/Child)

Specialty Qualification

Master’s degree (or in progress)

Diploma in Higher Education

Tools

EDGE System

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area Research and Development Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Mondays and Fridays) Job ref 289-CR-175

Site Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Research and Development Department is looking for Clinical Research Nurse to enhance the delivery of clinical research to ensure the delivery of the Trust research strategy. In order to co‑coordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes you will need to be a self‑motivated and passionate clinically‑experienced ITU Nurse, with a keen interest in clinical research. You will be part of a dynamic team helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio research.

PLEASE NOTE: For this post, previous and current experience of NIHR and commercial research studies is desirable as the post holder will be running several on‑going studies.

On a daily basis you will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including: assessing patient suitability for trials; screening and recruiting patients; obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures and managing study data.

The key elements of our R&D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target.

You will work under the management of the Lead Research Midwife & Delivery Manager, and will need to have excellent organisational skills. It is also essential that you can plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines.

The post holder will be required to work at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist, under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, with the set‑up, maintenance, and close down of clinical studies in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas.

The post holder will also be expected to ensure that all research safeguards psychological and physical well‑being of the patient in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, to facilitate high standards of care. The post holder will work across the four clinical divisions of the Trust, in a variety of areas dependent on demand.

You will be part of the friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio and commercial research. In order to co‑coordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes, you will need to be a self‑motivated and passionate clinically‑experienced adult nurse, with a keen interest in clinical research.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non‑CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision‑making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
• Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
• Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
• Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
• Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
• Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.

Trust Values

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree or working towards
• Diploma in Higher Education

Experience

• Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
• Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
• Experience working in ITU
• Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership

Skills and knowledge

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / auditExperience of risk management / assessment
• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Effective team member
• Self‑starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to act as a patient’s advocate
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
• Professional and impartial at all times

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine‑readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.