Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Research Practitioner / Nurse

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

Are you experienced in clinical research with a background in surgical or cancer trials?

We have an exciting patient-facing opportunity for a highly-skilled, motivated nurse or life science graduate to join our well-established surgery and oncology clinical research team. The successful candidate will be helping to coordinate a portfolio of interventional and non-interventional clinical research studies, recruiting patients into studies and delivering data and admin support to the clinical studies and wider team.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to support patients and work effectively with colleagues. You will be required to collaborate closely with leading investigators, research team members and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be required to manage your own workload, so a proactive, flexible and mature approach is essential. The need for accurate records within clinical research is fundamental, so excellent documentation skills, a meticulous eye for detail and a good standard of IT skill is essential.

The post-holder will be part of a small and dynamic team, so must enjoy working independently as well as part of a team. Experience in surgical or oncology pathways is essential along with the ability to understand the complexities of clinical research, along with the ability to deliver excellent patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

  • As a Clinical Research Practitioner / Nurse you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research.
  • This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
  • You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients.
  • You will act as a knowledgeable resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations.
  • You will contribute to the development of local policies related to all aspects of the research process and contribute to the training and supervision of staff and researchers.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-2113

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


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

  • Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience within a relevant speciality.
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
  • Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data

Desirable

  • Research experience.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Leadership skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
  • Supports learning and development of self and others

Desirable

  • Proven mentorship, teaching and assessing skills
  • Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience within a relevant speciality.
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
  • Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data

Desirable

  • Research experience.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Leadership skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
  • Supports learning and development of self and others

Desirable

  • Proven mentorship, teaching and assessing skills
  • Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Team Leader

Stephanie Ivie

s.ivie@nhs.net

02037048039

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-2113

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)