puestos de Clinical Research en Gran Bretaña

Job summary

As a Senior Research Nurse/Research Practitioner you will play an integral role in the delivery of high quality research within oncology. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with the clinical team and wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload. This will involve the identification, recruitment, education and monitoring of patients participating in research along with the timely collation and documentation of accurate data. The role is patient facing and the post holder will be required to work on site within the oncology and early phase research portfolios.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of complex clinical trials whereby they can make a valued contribution in assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in research. The post requires excellent communication skills, a sound understanding of complex scientific protocols, and the ability to work autonomously.

Prior experience of working in research within an NHS setting is essential for this role and experience in oncology or early phase research is highly desirable. A mature attitude, leadership skills and the ability to use initiative are essential attributes for this role.

Main duties of the job

• To be proficient in the requirements of data collection, data entry, data queries and safe data storage and to provide advice and support to junior staff
• To supply data as required to sponsor, principle investigator and research teams
• To identify barriers to recruitment and implement agreed action plans as required
• To act as a knowledgeable resource in clinical practice and research, promoting an active and effective research culture
• To manage your own caseload of clinical research study participants working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teams
• To support frameworks for research delivery including recruitment to time and target and recruitment of first patient within 30 days of NHS permission
• To use specialised knowledge to take lead of the clinical research area in the absence of the principle investigator and team leader
• To ensure research study specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, e.g. requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations
• To be proficient in proactively recording and reporting serious adverse events that may occur to the patient and ensuring processes are in place to capture such events
• To be competent in performing clinical tasks required of the protocol, such as vital signs, ECG's and others.
• To safely collect, store and transfer biological samples for patients in accordance to study protocol.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1978

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education Essential

• Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Skills/ Abilities Essential

• Evidence of Leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons

Experience Essential

• Relevant clinical experience within research
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of junior staff

Person Specification Education Essential

• Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Skills/ Abilities Essential

• Evidence of Leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons

Experience Essential

• Relevant clinical experience within research
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)