Research Nurse | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Research Nurse to join their team. You will coordinate clinical research across specialties such as renal and cardiology, and support the NIHR portfolio. This role offers opportunities to gain valuable research experience in a collaborative environment. The position requires strong patient advocacy skills and the ability to work flexibly across different clinical areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting clinical trials and research activities.
• Ability to support and monitor clinical trial patients.
• Flexible to work across different specialties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical research portfolio.
• Support NIHR portfolio studies across multiple specialties.
• Facilitate study setup and data entry.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Patient advocacy

Data collection

Motivated and enthusiastic

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Research Nurse - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Nurse to join the Research Team at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research.

The post holder will support a wide range of specialties across the Trust and will be based at St Helier Hospital (Clinical Trials Unit), but may also support research activity elsewhere in the Trust. Visiting the department before applying is recommended.

You will join research nurses supporting the NIHR portfolio within specialties such as renal, cardiology, dermatology, and stroke. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Neringa Vilimiene (Senior Research Nurse)
• Email: [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking Research Nurse to join our research team. This is a great opportunity to gain research experience at a respected South London hospital.

The successful candidate will support NIHR portfolio studies across several specialties, including renal, cardiology, dermatology, and stroke. To learn more or arrange a visit, contact:

• Neringa Vilimiene (Senior Research Nurse)
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Summary

The post holder will coordinate and manage an agreed clinical research portfolio at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. They will work collaboratively with research and multidisciplinary teams, managing their own caseload of clinical trial patients and ensuring local and national targets are met.

Responsibilities include facilitating study setup, identifying suitable patients through MDTs and screening notes, collecting data, conducting interviews, supporting and monitoring patients, and data entry.

The post holder should have the skills to enable patients to make informed decisions about participation in clinical trials by providing advice and acting as their advocate. Flexibility to work across different clinical specialties within their qualifications is also required.

About the Trust

St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group serve a population of four million in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include:

• St George’s Hospital, a major trauma centre and the largest healthcare provider in the area
• St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children
• Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC)

In 2021, our two Trusts formed a hospitals group to enhance collaboration on research, education, and training of our 17,000 staff.

For more information about the nursing role at Epsom and St Helier, please see the attached document.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.