Research Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Band 5 Research Nurse to join our Research Department. The post covers West Middlesex University Hospital and Meadows Health Centre (Primary care) in Hounslow, delivering both commercial and non-commercial studies across acute and community settings.

You will contribute to study setup, participant recruitment, informed consent, assessments, sample collection and data management, working with Principal Investigators and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with acute clinical experience and an interest in developing a career in research.
• Comprehensive training and support will be provided.
• Support study set-up and delivery, participant identification and recruitment, informed consent, clinical assessments, study visits, sample collection & processing, follow-up and accurate data management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen potential participants for research studies.
• Support informed consent processes and undertake study procedures.
• Collect samples, perform clinical assessments and monitor participants.
• Ensure accurate data collection, management and documentation in line with protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Registered nurse

Acute clinical experience

Research coordination

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join our Research Department as a Band 5 Research Nurse. Working across West Middlesex University Hospital and Meadows Health Centre (Primary care setting) in Hounslow, you will help deliver commercial and non-commercial studies across acute and community settings. Applicants should have acute clinical experience and an interest in developing a career in research. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training and support will be provided.

You will support study set-up and delivery, participant identification and recruitment, informed consent, clinical assessments, study visits, sample collection & processing, follow-up and accurate data management.

Working with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure that studies are delivered safely and in accordance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice, regulatory requirements and Trust policies.

You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of participant care. You may be deployed across both sites according to service requirements.

Our 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 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC 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 an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

The Research Nurse will support the planning, set-up and delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies acrossWest Middlesex University Hospital and Meadows Health Centre (Primary care setting). Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research in both acute hospital and community settings, helping to ensure patients have access to innovative treatments and opportunities to participate in research.

The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team identifying and screening potential participants for research studies, supporting informed consent processes, undertaking study procedures, sample collection & processing, clinical assessments, monitoring participants throughout their involvement in research, assisting with clinical investigations, and ensuring the accurate collection, management and documentation of study data in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses, clinical research practitioners, clinicians and other healthcare professionals, the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of research across a broad range of clinical specialties. The role provides opportunities to support studies throughout the patient pathway, from hospital-based care through to community and primary care services, with deployment across both sites as service needs require.

The post holder will maintain high standards of patient care while supporting the operational and governance requirements of the Research Department. This includes ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance frameworks, Trust policies, study protocols and relevant regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of research delivery across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Trust's ambition to embed research within routine clinical care and expand research opportunities for patients across both hospital and community settings.