Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join the team at Whittington Health NHS Trust to support the delivery of high quality research.
Working with the team you will promote high standards of patient care and contribute to the recruitment and retention of patients into trials. You will manage your own caseload including consenting, collecting samples and data from participants. You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others. You should be enthusiastic and innovative when faced with challenges and will utilise management skills in conducting the trials. Your experience and training will allow you to contribute to the presentation of trials to potential participants.
Applications from individuals who are not nurses will be considered should other experience be transferable - please still apply.
Please note that this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Your personal statement should reflect your genuine experiences, motivations, and understanding of the role - we encourage authentic, personal responses rather than AI-generated.
Main duties of the job
- Leading participant recruitment and engagement for our research portfolio
- Conducting essential clinical assessments and procedures, including observations, venepuncture, and specimen preparation
- Managing medicines administration and patient monitoring in line with research protocols
- Maintaining meticulous research documentation and data collection
- Fostering collaboration across NHS multidisciplinary teams to advance clinical research.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Research Leadership
- Manage a portfolio of clinical studies, working towards recruitment targets and study delivery
- Screen and recruit eligible patients through clinics and MDT collaboration
- Serve as primary contact for study participants and clinical teams
- Facilitate informed consent process in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines
- Perform clinical procedures including blood sampling, examinations, and medication administration
- Handle specimen collection, storage, and laboratory coordination
- Monitor and report adverse events according to protocol requirements
Study Management
- Maintain accurate study documentation and site files
- Complete case report forms and manage data queries promptly
- Coordinate with trial centres and external partners
- Support monitoring visits and regulatory inspections
- Ensure compliance with research protocols and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Assist with study feasibility assessments and protocol development
Professional Development & Communication
- Maintain NMC registration through continuous professional development
- Build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Promote research awareness within clinical teams
- Keep updated with developments in clinical research
- Present study progress and findings to relevant stakeholders
Quality & Governance
- Ensure adherence to Trust policies and research protocols
- Maintain accurate clinical records and research documentation
- Support pharmacovigilance requirements
- Contribute to problem-solving and recruitment strategy development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Research Leadership
- Manage a portfolio of clinical studies, working towards recruitment targets and study delivery
- Screen and recruit eligible patients through clinics and MDT collaboration
- Serve as primary contact for study participants and clinical teams
- Facilitate informed consent process in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines
- Perform clinical procedures including blood sampling, examinations, and medication administration
- Handle specimen collection, storage, and laboratory coordination
- Monitor and report adverse events according to protocol requirements
Study Management
- Maintain accurate study documentation and site files
- Complete case report forms and manage data queries promptly
- Coordinate with trial centres and external partners
- Support monitoring visits and regulatory inspections
- Ensure compliance with research protocols and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Assist with study feasibility assessments and protocol development
Professional Development & Communication
- Maintain NMC registration through continuous professional development
- Build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Promote research awareness within clinical teams
- Keep updated with developments in clinical research
- Present study progress and findings to relevant stakeholders
Quality & Governance
- Ensure adherence to Trust policies and research protocols
- Maintain accurate clinical records and research documentation
- Support pharmacovigilance requirements
- Contribute to problem-solving and recruitment strategy development
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration or equivalent registered professional with evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice training or willingness to obtain
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Clinical competence (e.g., venepuncture, medication administration)
- Proficient with IT systems
- Effective oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skill
- Receive complex information about design and conduct of specific research studies from Principal Investigators or staff in collaborating centres
- Maintain accurate clinical, research and other records using the Trust's documentation or clinical trial site files and data collection instruments
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of research activity/experience
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Previous involvement in interventional commercial trials
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to professional development
- Evidence of teamwork and collaboration
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration or equivalent registered professional with evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice training or willingness to obtain
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Clinical competence (e.g., venepuncture, medication administration)
- Proficient with IT systems
- Effective oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skill
- Receive complex information about design and conduct of specific research studies from Principal Investigators or staff in collaborating centres
- Maintain accurate clinical, research and other records using the Trust's documentation or clinical trial site files and data collection instruments
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of research activity/experience
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Previous involvement in interventional commercial trials
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to professional development
- Evidence of teamwork and collaboration
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).
