Overview
Are you dynamic, patient-centered and looking for an exciting challenge? Why not consider joining the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust? Due to promotions, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 or experienced Band 5 nurse to start or continue developing clinical research skills. Previous experience of clinical research projects and SACT competency is desirable. You will need to be a team player and effective at managing your own time. The role is a combination of clinical and research responsibilities delivered within a diverse research portfolio. You will be a point of contact for study principal investigators, sponsors and patients. This means effective communication and team working skills are essential. To meet the needs of the service you will be required to work at two of our Units – the Guy’s Phase I Unit and the St. Thomas’ Cardiometabolic Unit. Your work patterns will be agreed with your Line Manager and will include day shifts (including early and late shifts), some night duties and weekends as required to ensure patient safety and delivery of clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients attending the Department who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial programme.
- Ensure any research undertaken within the department safeguards patient well-being and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006; facilitate the production of good quality research in conjunction with the team.
- Facilitate and aid in the recruitment of patients to ensure high quality clinical studies and trials; work flexibly across disciplines to support the clinical research facility; act as a patient advocate and assist in co-ordination and management of a portfolio of early phase translational clinical research.
- Take responsibility for supervising the safe administration of experimental therapies and for monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities used in these trials.
- Work within the NIHR CRF for Experimental Medicine with state-of-the-art facilities to support the NHS, universities and industry in conducting groundbreaking studies.
- Carry out clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, cannulation, drug administration and clinical observation; assist and advise staff in the delivery of care to volunteers.
- Ensure written informed consent is obtained for any treatment or use of samples/data from volunteers in accordance with governance arrangements and ICH GCP.
- Maintain data and case report forms for clinical trials in line with regulatory requirements; report deviations and implement changes in care as needed.
- Act as the volunteers advocate and address concerns from volunteers and visitors proactively.
Administration
- Plan, organize and deploy staff according to ability and workload to meet participant needs; ensure nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively to maintain a harmonious working environment; maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Assist the Nurse Manager in managing incidents, accidents and complaints; ensure availability of resources for volunteer care and that equipment is in good working order.
- Participate in audits (e.g., MHRA nursing audits and clinical benchmarking) and suggest improvements; ensure economical use of resources and contribute to budget management.
- Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes; ensure clinical trials are effectively archived; assist in obtaining local regulatory approvals where needed.
Education and Training
- Assist in educating and supporting health care professionals to care for clinical trial patients and recruit to trials where appropriate.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research topics related to clinical trials; attend local and national meetings as appropriate and update sessions at GSTT.
- Assess needs of volunteers, relatives and carers and provide information; educate and counsel volunteers and families before, during and after trials.
- Orientate new staff and students; provide teaching and development to the nursing team and act as a role model, mentor and preceptor.
Other
- Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures; maintain patient confidentiality and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times; maintain NMC registration.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026
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