Clinical Research Nurse

Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse

The Research and Development Department is looking for an experienced nurse with venepuncture and cannulation skills to be in charge and coordinate a portfolio of studies of all types and phases to include complex and early phase studies. On a daily basis the post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including: assessing patient suitability for trials, screening and recruiting patients; obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures to include venepuncture and cannulation and managing study data. A key aspect of this role is supporting the patient / participant and their family throughout the above research process.

You will be part of the friendly, dynamic and supportive team, helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio and commercial research, from initiation to termination, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

It is also essential that you can plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines. In order to experience a rewarding career in research we will support you to reach your fullest potential.

Lead, coordinate and /or work as a member of the team on studies of all types and phases to include complex and early phase studies.

Lead, coordinate and /or work as a member of the team on larger studies e.g. vaccine trials.

Recruit and obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as delegated by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.

Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision‑making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.

The key elements of our R&D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio and commercial studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target. You will work under the management of the Team Leader and Lead Research Nurse, but will need to have excellent organisational skills.

It is also essential that you can plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines. In order to experience a rewarding career in research we will support you to reach your full potential and we would encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities for self‑development.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Betsabe Rodrigues Job title: Team Leader( Delivery Team) Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0203 315 6503

Informal visits are welcome, please email or telephone to arrange.

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