Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) - Respiratory

The closing date is 26 April 2026

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Job summary

We have an opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our unique OSA respiratory team at St Thomas' Hospital . This is to support the delivery at GSTT of multi-site and single site non-commercial studies. The role will involve screening, recruiting and providing intervention for various studies.

Main duties of the job

The Research Nurse will play a key role in recruiting to a novel multi-site study for patients with OSA; providing intervention and follow-up. They will ensure that the study is undertaken in a manner that safeguards the well-being of patients/research volunteers and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006.

About us

The post holder will be working closely with key Professors and Investigators on various studies. Our research programme is at the heart of everything we do at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and plays a vital role in helping us to consolidate and grow on our position as one of the UK's leading research Trusts.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-RD464E

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will include recruiting and delivering to interventional and observational non-commercial studies. Including working with the local team and participants direct MDT. They will also support data collection, entry and quality checking. You will be required to attend research meetings on a regular basis. You will work closely with a dynamic multi-disciplinary research team to deliver this portfolio study.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will include recruiting and delivering to interventional and observational non-commercial studies. Including working with the local team and participants direct MDT. They will also support data collection, entry and quality checking. You will be required to attend research meetings on a regular basis. You will work closely with a dynamic multi-disciplinary research team to deliver this portfolio study.

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Evidence of up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research methodologies

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register

Desirable

  • A Clinical Research qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working within an adult ward environment or a Sleep Laboratory as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience
  • Experienced and competent in the management of adult patients in particular those with Respiratory Disorders and OSA

Desirable

  • Experience in Clinical Research
Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Evidence of up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research methodologies

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register

Desirable

  • A Clinical Research qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working within an adult ward environment or a Sleep Laboratory as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience
  • Experienced and competent in the management of adult patients in particular those with Respiratory Disorders and OSA

Desirable

  • Experience in 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

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Manager

Gill Radclliffe

gill.radcliffe@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-RD464E

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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