Job summary
Neuroscience Research Nurse - Band 6
£46,419 - £55,046 Including Inner HCAS Per annum
Fixed term: 2 years (Full time 37.5 hrs per week)
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of non-commercial and commercial clinical trials. Responsibilities will include setting up clinical trials; identifying patients through MDT's/screening notes and increasing referrals through the data base; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry.
This patient population requires input from a compassionate and caring research professional, with experience caring for and managing patients with cancer; including working with the wider MDT to co-ordinate patient care. For multi-centre trials led at KCH, the post holder will also be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.
Interview date week commencing 25th August 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting to, and following up, patients in trials and studies adopted by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). Key responsibilities will include supporting and coordinating a broad research portfolio, ensuring trials are set up and managed in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and local Research & Innovation (R&I) requirements.
The post holder will work closely with the Neuro Research Matron, Senior Research Nurse/Clinical research nurses, trials Coordinator, medical staff, the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams, the transplant co-ordinators, radiologists and the pharmacy technicians.
As a qualified nurse, the post holder may be delegated the responsibility for preparation/administration of trial drugs and will work closely with within the wider nursing team to ensure all drug administration and other clinical nursing responsibilities are both in line with the trial protocol and Trust procedures and guidelines.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with the Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. Assist in screening patients suitable for entry into clinical trials. This will include attending clinics and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
Information management
Responsible for modifying and validating the databases and to support any development work. Maintain databases and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act.
Accurately and efficiently enter data on to current databases. This will require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Portfolio Management and Development
Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
Set up and maintain the TMF/ISF with essential documents.
Help organise initiation meetings.
Professional
Act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Kings College Hospital Institute of Neuro Studies.
Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice, Conduct and Record Keeping.
Undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance).
Training and Development
Attend the KHP CTO, NIHR and RDN South London training programmes and other relevant education and training days/programmes as appropriate.
Attend investigator/initiation meetings and conferences when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with the Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. Assist in screening patients suitable for entry into clinical trials. This will include attending clinics and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
Information management
Responsible for modifying and validating the databases and to support any development work. Maintain databases and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act.
Accurately and efficiently enter data on to current databases. This will require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Portfolio Management and Development
Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
Set up and maintain the TMF/ISF with essential documents.
Help organise initiation meetings.
Professional
Act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Kings College Hospital Institute of Neuro Studies.
Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice, Conduct and Record Keeping.
Undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance).
Training and Development
Attend the KHP CTO, NIHR and RDN South London training programmes and other relevant education and training days/programmes as appropriate.
Attend investigator/initiation meetings and conferences when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC RN1 Registration.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
- Previous clinical research experience.
- GCP qualification.
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification.
- Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element.
- Previous Neuro or Paeds nursing experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials.
- Ability to perform basic clinical skills (obtaining vital signs measurements).
- Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation.
- Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required.
- Strong motivation to work within the field of Neuroscience research.
Desirable
- Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to clinical trials.
- Line management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC RN1 Registration.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
- Previous clinical research experience.
- GCP qualification.
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification.
- Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element.
- Previous Neuro or Paeds nursing experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials.
- Ability to perform basic clinical skills (obtaining vital signs measurements).
- Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation.
- Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required.
- Strong motivation to work within the field of Neuroscience research.
Desirable
- Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to clinical trials.
- Line management experience
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.
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.
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).
