Senior Research Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Senior Research Nurse to join their Skin Research Team. The role involves clinical leadership in oncology and haematology trials, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, clinical trial experience, and a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research.

Qualifications

• Registered adult nurse with NHS clinical research experience.
• Substantial clinical trials experience, teaching, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large patient caseload autonomously.
• Coordinate research pathways and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Independent Working

Patient Management

Education

Degree-level professional knowledge

Relevant master's degree

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Research Nurse

The closing date is 18 May 2025

We are looking for an exceptional senior research nurse to join the Skin Research Team within the Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials (OHCT) team. This post provides clinical leadership for our expanding research portfolio and supports the team in delivering high-quality research.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Team Lead, responsible for identifying suitable patients for clinical trials through clinics and MDT meetings, participating in informed consent, and coordinating the research pathway from screening to trial closure.

Applicants must be registered adult nurses with ongoing professional development, NHS clinical research experience, and a strong clinical background. Essential skills include excellent communication, multitasking, independent working, and managing a patient caseload across various research studies.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a large patient caseload autonomously, ensuring care quality and safety.
• Adhere to EU clinical trial directives and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Identify suitable patients, participate in consent, and coordinate research pathways.
• Ensure safety protocols, support trial drug administration, and maintain accurate records.

About us

OHCT is part of the Haematology Directorate, managing over 200 trials covering solid tumours, haematological malignancies, and non-malignant diseases, including early phase studies and ECMC involvement.

Job responsibilities

[Repeated responsibilities are summarized above for clarity; see detailed list for full scope.]

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Dexterity for clinical procedures and laboratory skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Teaching and training abilities
• Accreditations in SACT and ILS

Experience

• Substantial clinical trials experience, teaching, and mentoring
• Knowledge of UK clinical trial regulations and drug development
• Leadership and research methodology expertise

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Degree-level professional knowledge with specialist training
• Post-registration oncology/haemato-oncology experience
• Teaching qualification and relevant master's degree

Additional info

This role is subject to DBS check.

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per annum, inclusive of HCA