Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Research Nurse

The closing date is 11 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility. The unit is a NHS research facility at Hammersmith Hospital in west London. It is located at the heart of one of the UK's most research-intensive universities, Imperial College. It provides a dedicated, well-equipped and professional environment that enables medical staff and scientists to work together to investigate disease and trial the latest scientific ideas for improving diagnosis and treatment.

The CRF provides comfortable clinical accommodation for healthy volunteers and patients participating in studies requiring long-term 24h in-house monitoring as well as facilities for day case visits.

We are looking for a motivated, skilful and knowledgeable nurse keen on clinical research who works well as part of a team. Knowledge of research or is favourable but not mandatory. Clinical skills such as IV administration, phlebotomy and cannulation are desirable.

The unit specialises in commercial and academic early phase clinical studies in various disease areas including oncology, haematology, neurology and metabolic medicine as well as healthy volunteers' trials. We host complex and challenging studies and we expect the post holder to adapt to the required flexibility of our portfolio.

Working with chemotherapy and genetically modified organisms studies form part of the activities you may be involved in.

Main duties of the job

  • As a Clinical Research Nurse in the NIHR Imperial CRF (ICRF) you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for research volunteers (both patients and healthy individuals) participating in clinical research.
  • This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
  • You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team and be supported in the management of your own caseload of research patients.
  • You will apply your knowledge and skills to facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused clinical research.
  • The job involves shift work.The ward is open Monday to Friday with shift work; early shifts 08.00-16.00, late shifts 12.00-20.00 and nights 19.45-08.15.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1970

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate /Diploma in management/ professional nursing issues

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of research and audit
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Cannulation and phlebotomy

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
  • Ability to apply current research to practice
  • Willing to work in different settings including labs, wards and clinics
  • IT Literate

Desirable

  • Ability to work with research databases
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate /Diploma in management/ professional nursing issues

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of research and audit
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Cannulation and phlebotomy

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
  • Ability to apply current research to practice
  • Willing to work in different settings including labs, wards and clinics
  • IT Literate

Desirable

  • Ability to work with research databases

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Sofia Coelho

s.coelho@nhs.net

02033131703

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1970

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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