About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Nurse to join our Renal Research Team. We are looking for a registered nurse with previous NHS experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to research that improves outcomes for people living with kidney disease.
As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies. Working closely with Principal Investigators, research colleagues, the multidisciplinary team, and external partners, you will support the coordination and delivery of clinical research while ensuring participants receive safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care throughout their research journey.
The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and the confidence to work autonomously while managing competing priorities. You will be responsible for recruiting and consenting participants, providing education and support, coordinating study visits, performing research-related clinical procedures, administering investigational medicinal products where appropriate, collecting and processing biological samples, and ensuring accurate and timely data collection.
Main duties of the job
Delivering clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice standards. Identifying, screening, recruiting, and supporting research participants. Obtaining informed consent and ensuring participants are fully informed throughout their involvement in research. Performing study-related clinical assessments and procedures. Administering investigational medicinal products and monitoring participant safety where required. Collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate research data and study records. Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to facilitate study delivery. Promoting research awareness and supporting the integration of research into clinical practice.
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 to us at interview. .
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent in Nursing
Desirable
Master's degree in research
Experience Essential
Relevant experience at band 5 within a relevant speciality. Experience of supervision of junior staff, SLICE or equivalent experience. For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group Knowledge of research and audit Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
Desirable
Research experience Medicine experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential
Leadership skills Proven teaching and assessing skills Ability to apply current research to practice Able to manage difficult situations effectively Able to prioritise and meet deadlines Able to use own initiative Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
large data management and interpretation
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)