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Clinical Research Nurse

Imperial College London

London, W12 0NN

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

Are you a registered nurse with a passion for clinical research and improving global health? We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join Professo...

As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering innovative experimental medicine studies from participant recruitment through to study completion. You will:

  • Recruit, screen and enrol volunteers into clinical research studies.
  • Support participants throughout their study journey, providing clear information, guidance and reassurance.
  • Undertake clinical research procedures including phlebotomy, microbiological sampling and support for specialist procedures.
  • Monitor participants during outpatient visits and inpatient study periods, escalating concerns appropriately.
  • Record and manage clinical and research data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR and research governance requirements.
  • Work closely with research nurses, clinicians, laboratory scientists and project managers to ensure smooth and efficient study delivery.
  • Contribute to the development of study processes, participant pathways and recruitment strategies.
  • Help deliver internationally recognised human challenge studies that inform the development of future vaccines and treatments.

Direct Clinical & Participant Care

  • Support

smooth study delivery: recruit, screen and enrol participants into clinical

studies within Professor Chius study portfolio.

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Act as a

primary point of contact for study participants, providing clear guidance,

support, and reassurance throughout their enrolment.

  • Take

detailed clinical histories and collect highquality samples following

enrolment including phlebotomy, microbiological sampling from various

participant sites, and assist with surgical/dermatological procedures.

  • Guide

participants through study procedures, ensuring excellent communication and

participant experience.

  • Monitor

participants during study visits and inpatient stays, ensuring their wellbeing

and quickly escalating concerns to study physicians.

  • Identify

record, and report adverse events promptly to maintain participant safety.

  • Prepare

for and undertake clinical study visits within the Imperial College Research

Facility (ICRF).

Participant Recruitment & Study Delivery

  • Recruit

screen, and enrol volunteers, ensuring all inclusion/exclusion criteria are

met.

  • Explain

study procedures clearly, ensuring participants feel informed, comfortable, and

valued.

  • Support

volunteers through every stage of the study journeyfrom first contact to

followup.

Clinical Data & Documentation

  • Maintain

accurate, timely, and highquality clinical documentation in medical/research

notes.

  • Enter

and manage clinical data and case report forms in line with GCP, GDPR, and data

protection standards.

  • Help

maintain secure storage and backup of participant information in line with

College, Sponsor and NHS policies.

Operational & Team Support

  • Work

closely with the Senior Research Nurse and Project Manager(s) to ensure smooth

day-to-day running of the research delivery, including development and

refinement of study processes, SOPs and participant-focused pathways.

  • Contribute

to recruitment progress of participants, including recruitment strategies and

communication with participants.

  • Collaborate

with the multidisciplinary team within Professor Chius group and provide

support to colleagues when needed.

  • Work

closely with the laboratory team to ensure high quality samples are collected

and analysed as part of the study protocols.

Training & Professional Development

  • Keep

up to date with clinical research standards, respiratory infection knowledge,

and national regulations.

  • Attend

training, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.

  • Maintain

NMC registration and uphold all aspects of the Code of Professional Conduct.

  • Additional Duties:
  • Carry

out administrative tasks appropriate for a Band 6 role.

  • Adhere

to College and NHS policies and always maintain patient confidentiality.

  • As

an Agenda for Change post, continue NHS career and pension progression while

holding an honorary clinical contract aligned to your experience.

Welcome to Imperial, a

global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing

impact.

Join us and be part of

something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business

leadership, we navigate some of the worlds toughest challenges. Whatever your

role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant

community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, youll collaborate with

passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This

is your chance to help shape the future. We hope youll join us at Imperial.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Adult Nurse (NMC with a minimum 2-year post experience in relevant area).

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of up-to-date professional development.
  • Independently able to collect blood and other samples such as nasal swabs.

Desirable

  • Previous clinical research experience.
  • Experience handling, storing, or processing human/microbiological samples.
  • Experience using electronic databases/eCRFs.
  • Experience in assisting with bronchoscopy procedures.
  • Experience in managing a patient with an infection.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

8 August 2026

Last checked

10 August 2026

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About the employer

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