Research Nurse

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate clinical research activities and oversee research governance. The successful candidate will lead the research delivery team, manage patient recruitment for clinical trials, and ensure compliance with the Trust's and international guidelines. Strong leadership skills and clinical oversight are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment with a focus on enhancing community health outcomes.

Benefits

Engaged work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical research and development.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Ability to manage clinical research projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the Trust's research strategy and objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight of research activities.
• Manage the research delivery team and support research-activity staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Patient advocacy

Knowledge of clinical trials

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, in partnership with Guy's & St Thomas' as the hub site, is developing a spoke site for the newly formed South London Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). The Senior Clinical Research Nurse will support the set‑up and coordination of LGT as a spoke site, working across all Trust and CRDC sites and embedded within the Trust's R&D team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director for Research & Development, Head of Research, R&D Operations Manager and R&D Delivery Managers in the delivery of the Trust research strategy and CRDC objectives.
• Provide leadership and clinical oversight of the LGT CRDC spoke site, research activities and the commercial research portfolio and support the development of performance reports and study updates.
• Promote research to build capability and capacity to increase research activity across the trust.
• Deliver NIHR portfolio recruitment targets.
• Ensure robust research governance processes are in place.
• Provide leadership and clinical oversight of the RRDN clinical research portfolio and support the development of business cases and bids to increase funding for research opportunities.
• Line‑manage the research delivery team and provide specialist support to the wider body of research‑active staff across the Trust.
• Develop interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and work within them.
• Screen, identify and recruit patients to clinical research studies in specialities including cancer, haematology, dermatology and HIV.
• Act as a patient advocate, enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials and ensuring advice and information is provided.
• Ensure sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensure they are carried out within the Trust's policies and clinical trial protocol.
• Carry out all relevant clinical trial related activities without direct supervision, including medication administration, venepuncture, cannulation, blood sample processing, ECGs and vital sign monitoring of clinical trial participants as per study protocol and Trust policies.
• Conduct trials in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and Data Protection Act.
• Obtain written informed consent prior to conducting any research related activities.
• Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) incorporating ICH GCP.
• Act as an ongoing resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining all aspects of clinical trials and relevant treatment options.
• Provide and receive complex information in the process of explaining study involvement, including discussing alternative treatments, benefits and risks.
• Monitor and assist in the management and reporting of adverse events according to the study protocol and reporting requirements to maintain patient safety.
• Deliver research according to time and target as required by the sponsor, protocol and CDRC objectives.
• Ensure that research practices comply with trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in clinical trial documents and patient notes.
• Act as Principal Investigator for suitable studies when required.
• Manage the portfolio clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
• Review research protocols and assess feasibility.
• Ensure that all staff involved in research in the Trust adhere to guidelines around informed consent and Good Clinical Practice.
• Consult with principal investigators (PIs), research organisations and industry in the development and execution of research protocol.
• Oversee the administration of clinical research throughout the project life cycle, from study set‑up, initiation through to closure and archiving.
• Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes, and ensure clinical trials are effectively archived as required.

Working for our organisation

Our people are our greatest asset. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives help cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI team and a suite of programmes and events that aim to support the five aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, who identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
• Improving the experience of staff with disability.
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of Trust staff through training and development.
• Making equality mainstream.

We welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce reflects the local communities we serve, including those who are Black, Asian, or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT+. We have active staff networks including Disability, LGBT+, Multicultural Inclusion and Women’s staff networks.

Not all roles will meet the criteria for a skilled worker visa. We reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply early.

About Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust

The Trust provides high‑quality local and acute care to over one million people across Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley, and is a community‑focused provider of whole‑life care.

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