St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse - CRF

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Research Nurse to join our Clinical Research Facility at St George's. You will support the delivery of high-quality research studies working closely with clinical teams, patients, and families.

This role is ideal for nurses with neurology, hepatology or rare diseases experience or research experience who are passionate about improving care through evidence-based practice. We offer a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and research training.

Are you passionate about improving patient care through research? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment? If you're looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to life-changing research, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to support the delivery of clinical trials in our busy Clinical Research Facility. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is keen to develop their research skills in a supportive and forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of pioneering studies that shape the future of patient care.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in the identification, recruitment, and follow-up of patients into ethically approved research studies. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality research, working closely with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and ethical study conduct in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust policies.

Applications are invited for a full-time clinical research nurse, in the Clinical Research Unit based in the Emergency Department at St George's. The Clinical Research Unit is a based in a busy ED with 10-15 open studies at any one time. This role is part of an expanding and dynamic research team.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum on Pro rata basis

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7399046-GO-SC

Job locations

St. Georges Hospital, Clinical Research Facility

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW170QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Practice Certificate

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in Clinical Research

Desirable

  • Experience in neurology (dementia, movement disorders and neuromuscular), hepatology or rare diseases
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Practice Certificate

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in Clinical Research

Desirable

  • Experience in neurology (dementia, movement disorders and neuromuscular), hepatology or rare diseases

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Georges Hospital, Clinical Research Facility

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW170QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Georges Hospital, Clinical Research Facility

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW170QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Joana Teixeira

joana.teixeira@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087254846

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum on Pro rata basis

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7399046-GO-SC

Job locations

St. Georges Hospital, Clinical Research Facility

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW170QT


Supporting documents

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