Clinical Research Nurse

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Clinical Research Nurse

Overview

The closing date is 05 October 2025. A renewed interest in the field of rheumatology has resulted in exciting opportunities to practice and develop research nursing skills in an experienced team, including clinical trials at all phases of development and observational studies with direct impact on standard of care. Subject to patient recruitment, the team is collaborating with Haematology on Phase I CAR-T and T-cell engager therapy trials.

The Band 5 nurse will be part of the rheumatology research team, alongside King's College London colleagues working in the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group – a EULAR Centre of Excellence for Rheumatology Research. The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, including set-up, patient identification and recruitment, data collection (including sampling and processing) and data management. Applications are welcome from research-experienced nurses and from clinical nurses in relevant areas looking to move into research.

The post-holder will be on-site, providing nursing cover for a 5-day-week busy specialist rheumatology clinical service covering a range of conditions. Please note that due to high interest the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached detailed job description and below more detailed description.

Clinical

Undertaking trial-specific investigations according to the protocol, including nurse-led assessments, sample collection and processing.

Organisational

Documenting trial activity performed; data entry; maintenance of study-related documentation.

Education and Training

Undertake additional training relevant to the role.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our vision to be bold in leadership of research, innovation and education, with diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net-zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required to meet these goals, and staff are encouraged to work responsibly, minimising emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description.

Clinical: Undertaking trial-specific investigations according to the protocol; perform procedures in line with training, including venipuncture, vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), ECGs; processing of blood samples; administration and/or preparation of trial medication for CTIMPs.

Organisational: Completion of trial case report forms and updating medical records to document activity; maintenance of Investigator Site Files and governance documentation; preparation for audit and monitoring.

Education and Training: Undertake additional training relevant to the role (e.g., Human Tissue Act; IATA for sample transport); take responsibility for individual training needs; attendance at off-site Investigator Meetings and/or conferences (optional) to support professional development.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

- Good Clinical Practice training

Knowledge and Experience

- Previous experience within the NHS

- Significant post-qualification work experience

- Experience in research or audit

- Previous clinical trial experience

- Previous experience working in rheumatology or related specialties (e.g., dermatology/gastroenterology)

Skills and competencies

- Excellent IT skills (email, Word, Excel, databases)

- Knowledge of electronic data capture systems (e.g., Medidata/MACRO)

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 to submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill Campus

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year (including high cost allowance)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-7475570

Job locations

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill Campus

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