Job summary
The applicant will lead their own clinical research and support and lead clinical research amongst Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacy staff and Psychologists (NMAHPP) at Imperial. The applicant is expected to develop a nationally leading programme of research that will have excellent synergy with existing activities within the Department and wider imperial infrastructure, particularly the imperial BRC
Main duties of the job
Collaborative and able to build and sustain effective working relationships, both internally and externally E
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge E
Understanding of clinical risk management E
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs (General Practioners), nurses, students and other agencies E
Caring attitude to patients E
About us
The Department of Surgery and Cancer, led by Professor George Hanna, is one of the largest Surgical Departments in the UK with a reputation for excellence and a vibrant and international working community. It hosts around 1000 staff and students. The Department is made up of three Divisions: Surgery, Cancer and APMIC (Anaesthetics, Pain Medicine, and Intensive Care) that in turn are divided into a number of sections and centres spread across a number of campuses including Hammersmith, St. Mary's, Chelsea & Westminster and Charing Cross Hospitals and Imperial's South Kensington campus. The Department also has a number of staff based overseas.
The Department is highly multi-disciplinary and includes numerous internationally renowned academic and clinical foci including surgical technology development, discovery biochemistry, cancer biology and medicine, critical care and pain management and patient safety and engagement. Its overarching mission is to innovate, develop and apply new translational technologies, approaches and models to enhance medical and surgical diagnostics, clinical decision-making and patient stratification to better inform health policy decisions and government policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
The Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London seeks to appoint a Clinical Professor in Nursing providing an outstanding opportunity to join a world-leading team whose interdisciplinary research ranks it as one of the global premier academic departments of surgery. The post is full-time and will hold honorary clinical contract with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
What you would be doing
The applicant will lead their own clinical research and support and lead clinical research amongst Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacy staff and Psychologists (NMAHPP) at Imperial. The applicant is expected to develop a nationally leading programme of research that will have excellent synergy with existing activities within the Department and wider imperial infrastructure, particularly the imperial BRC.
What we are looking for
The applicant should have a proven track record of high-quality publications and a proven ability to work across disciplines and specialities. The post-holder is required to play an active role in leading undergraduate and postgraduate education, particularly iBSc in Anaesthesia & Critical Care and the new MRes in Perioperative & Critical Care starting in 2026.
The Department strives to continuously improve its culture and makes all opportunities equitably available to all staff. Work flexibility is considered, on discussion between the academic and line manager to ensure staff are supported and provided with the best environment to achieve their potential.
What we can offer you
Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This role is full-time, open-ended and you will be based at Hammersmith Hospital (main campus) and St Mary's /Charing Cross Hospital dependent on clinical subspecialisation.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact Professor George Hanna, Head, Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London (g.hanna@imperial.ac.uk) or Professor Mark Thursz, Director of the NIHR Imperial BRC at Imperial College London (m.thursz@imperial.ac.uk) .
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
The Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London seeks to appoint a Clinical Professor in Nursing providing an outstanding opportunity to join a world-leading team whose interdisciplinary research ranks it as one of the global premier academic departments of surgery. The post is full-time and will hold honorary clinical contract with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
What you would be doing
The applicant will lead their own clinical research and support and lead clinical research amongst Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacy staff and Psychologists (NMAHPP) at Imperial. The applicant is expected to develop a nationally leading programme of research that will have excellent synergy with existing activities within the Department and wider imperial infrastructure, particularly the imperial BRC.
What we are looking for
The applicant should have a proven track record of high-quality publications and a proven ability to work across disciplines and specialities. The post-holder is required to play an active role in leading undergraduate and postgraduate education, particularly iBSc in Anaesthesia & Critical Care and the new MRes in Perioperative & Critical Care starting in 2026.
The Department strives to continuously improve its culture and makes all opportunities equitably available to all staff. Work flexibility is considered, on discussion between the academic and line manager to ensure staff are supported and provided with the best environment to achieve their potential.
What we can offer you
Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This role is full-time, open-ended and you will be based at Hammersmith Hospital (main campus) and St Mary's /Charing Cross Hospital dependent on clinical subspecialisation.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact Professor George Hanna, Head, Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London (g.hanna@imperial.ac.uk) or Professor Mark Thursz, Director of the NIHR Imperial BRC at Imperial College London (m.thursz@imperial.ac.uk) .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PhD in health-related field or equivalent E
- Full NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration E
Experience
Essential
- An international reputation and expertise in the field of clinical research E
- A sustained track record in attracting high levels of research funding E
- Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring E
- Experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, teaching and management amongst clinical researchers E
- Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes E
- An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research publications, confirming international standing E
- Experience of training undergraduate and postgraduate students E
- Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD) E
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PhD in health-related field or equivalent E
- Full NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration E
Experience
Essential
- An international reputation and expertise in the field of clinical research E
- A sustained track record in attracting high levels of research funding E
- Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring E
- Experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, teaching and management amongst clinical researchers E
- Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes E
- An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research publications, confirming international standing E
- Experience of training undergraduate and postgraduate students E
- Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD) E
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.
