Clinical Research Nurse

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.

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Support participants throughout their study

journey, providing clear information, guidance and reassurance.

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Undertake clinical research procedures including

phlebotomy, microbiological sampling and support for specialist procedures.

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Monitor participants during outpatient visits

and inpatient study periods, escalating concerns appropriately.

accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR and research governance

laboratory scientists and project managers to ensure smooth and efficient study

delivery.

processes, participant pathways and recruitment strategies.

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.

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 high-quality 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 world's 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, you'll collaborate with

passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your

chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial.

Qualifications

Experience