Job summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic senior clinical research nurse to join the Peart Rose Research Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The primary focus is managing a portfolio of vascular research projects while leading the clinical research team to ensure high-quality research delivery. The successful candidate will oversee nurses and practitioners, ensuring projects run smoothly and effectively. Strong teamwork is essential, with close collaboration across clinical trials and multidisciplinary teams.
A thorough understanding of vascular research and patient pathways is key to expanding and delivering the team's portfolio. The role also includes study setup, accurate costings, and facilitating local approvals. Financial expertise is vital for budgetary oversight, ensuring accurate invoicing and appropriate income allocation. The candidate will also support NIHR reporting, maintaining local databases and aligning data with external sources.
The ideal candidate is a visible leader with strong engagement skills. Excellent communication is required to build relationships across NHS Trusts, Imperial College London, sponsors, and commercial organisations. Initiative and independence are highly valued.
Flexibility to work across hospital sites is essential. Applicants are encouraged to visit the unit and meet the team before applying. Please refer to the job description for further details.
Main duties of the job
- The Research Team Leader has a key management role in the delivery of the operational aspects of research trials, providing management expertise and input to ensure the timely delivery of the growing portfolio of studies undertaken within Imperial while ensuring the needs of patient care are based at the centre of delivery.
- The post holder will have operational oversight of one or more speciality research delivery teams, including line managing research nurses/practitioners and/or associates and will support the effective use of infrastructure and resources.
- The postholder supports the aims of the Trust to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
- The post holder is a recognised expert in one or more specialities and in the field of clinical research, providing advice, care and support to patients entering clinical trials. He/she will take responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of the clinical research portfolio that reflects the patient population, the work and interests of the local clinical teams. You will provide expert support to colleagues and staff through the research study process, from grant application, to feasibility, to clinical pathways, to study delivery
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification or experience
- Master's Degree or equivalent clinical experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research experience at Band 6 in vascular sciences.
- Experience in informed consent process and coordinating multiple studies
- Proven clinical research experience & knowledge in Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
- Experience of supervision and line management of staff
- Experience in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
Desirable
- Understanding of grant application process
- Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to influence individuals both within and outside the organisation
- Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
- Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
Desirable
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Knowledge and experience In leg ulcer management and compression bandaging.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification or experience
- Master's Degree or equivalent clinical experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research experience at Band 6 in vascular sciences.
- Experience in informed consent process and coordinating multiple studies
- Proven clinical research experience & knowledge in Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
- Experience of supervision and line management of staff
- Experience in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
Desirable
- Understanding of grant application process
- Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to influence individuals both within and outside the organisation
- Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
- Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
Desirable
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Knowledge and experience In leg ulcer management and compression bandaging.
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.
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.
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).
