Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Research Nurse - Royal Brompton Hospital

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking an enthusiastic band 5 nurse to join the team of research nurses working within the Cardiovascular Research Centre (CRC) at Royal Brompton hospital. Our research facilities within the hospital include state of the art cardiac imaging, a genetics and genomics research laboratory, and interventional catheter laboratories and theatre suites for leading-edge trans-disciplinary research, along with a dedicated clinical research facility.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team supporting research studies in a range of cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, valvular disease, cardiac arrhythmias, inherited cardiac diseases, pulmonary hypertension as well as critical care research projects.

You will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team and have a flexible approach to the position. You will be based primarily at our Royal Brompton Hospital site, but the post may also involve some work at our other hospital sites in London. Previous experience of working within a cardiology/critical care setting would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided where necessary. You will be working closely with the Pulmonary Hypertension and Critical Care team.

About us

Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals make up the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and is among the largest in Europe. We are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust which is known for its expertise, standard of care and research success.

Our values are:

Caring- we put patients firstWe provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious- we innovate and strive for excellenceWe innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive- we respect each other and work collaborativelyWe respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inc. HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-RD299

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key activities include, supporting the research teams with screening and recruitment of eligible patients, consenting patients for research studies, performing clinical observations on trial patients, collection and processing of samples, data collection and data recording using a variety of IT systems.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of professional development
Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register

Desirable

knowledge of GCP

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
Clear written communication with attention to detail

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience in relevant speciality
Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service

Desirable

experience of clinical research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of professional development
Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register

Desirable

knowledge of GCP

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
Clear written communication with attention to detail

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience in relevant speciality
Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service

Desirable

experience of clinical research

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)