Job overview

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients attending the Department who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a CTIMP or ATIMP trial.   The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. In conjunction with the other members of the team, facilitate the production of good quality of research. 

The research nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment of patients to ensure high quality clinical studies and trials that will require the nurse to work flexibly across the disciplines to ensure the successful working of the clinical research facility. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of early phase translational clinical research. 

The post holder will take responsibility for supervising the safe administration of experimental therapies, and for monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities used in these trials.

Main duties of the job

This role involves delivering high-quality clinical care to patients and volunteers participating in clinical trials (CTIMP and ATIMP), ensuring all procedures are carried out in line with study protocols, Trust policies, and regulatory standards such as ICH-GCP and MHRA guidelines.

The post holder is responsible for recruiting and following up participants, performing clinical procedures (e.g. venepuncture, drug administration, monitoring), and maintaining accurate clinical and research documentation. They act as a patient advocate, ensuring informed consent and supporting participants throughout their research journey.

In addition, the role includes administrative responsibilities such as coordinating resources, maintaining a safe clinical environment, supporting audits and regulatory processes, and contributing to service development.

The post holder also supports education and training by mentoring staff and students, promoting research awareness, and ensuring continuous professional development within the team.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.