Clinical Research Nurse in London

What can we offer you?

• 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy more)
• Private Healthcare
• Optional dental insurance, health assessments and health cash plans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company Pension Scheme, matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Life assurance
• Annual staff bonus scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Job Purpose

Working in our state-of-the-art Clinical Trial Imaging Clinic in West London, as Research Nurse, your role will be to provide care to our clinical study participants (patients) and coordinate the clinical support activities vital to the safe completion of the procedures involved in our Imaging and Experimental Medicine studies.

Reporting to the Lead Clinical Research Nurse within a small, supportive team forming part of our Clinical Operations group, this is a highly patient-centric role.

Your work will be divided between hands‑on, participant‑contact work (welcoming & explaining procedures / providing reassurance, conducting pre‑clinical assessments, administering specified drugs, inserting cannulas, taking blood samples, etc.), coordinating logistics and set‑up activities (planning necessary assessments, scheduling appointments, etc.) and ensuring the timely completion of all related documentation for the studies to which you're assigned, in compliance with current regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Participant Safety and Wellbeing (approx. 50% of the time)
• Ensure participant safety and wellbeing.
• Perform safety assessments in accordance with protocol and GCP.
• Maintain visible presence during participant visits.
• Maintain ILS‑level emergency response competency.
• Maintain nursing professional accreditation and CPD.
• Study Management
• Manage assigned portfolio of studies, prioritising tasks to meet timelines.
• Review new study protocols and provide feedback.
• Implement protocol amendments promptly.
• Report deviations from SOPs, protocol or GCP to management.
• Study Conduct
• Conduct and manage research studies in accordance with approved protocols, SOPs and ICH‑GCP.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with ethical standards.
• Maintain competence in technical equipment and procedures.
• Ensure training and competency records are current.
• Quality Management
• Perform QC of essential documents and study data.
• Host monitoring visits and ensure compliance.
• Assist in SOP review and implementation.
• Conduct change controls and self‑audits on a timely basis.
• Laboratory Work
• Perform study‑related lab duties including sample processing, storage and dispatch per regulations.
• Maintain compliance with regulations governing HBSM.
• Teamwork
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support team initiatives and share best practices.
• Other
• Perform necessary administrative and IT‑related tasks.
• Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning duties as needed.
• Work with radiation and adhere to safety precautions.
• Amenable to flexible working pattern to cover scan schedule and adjustments.
• Functional Competencies
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and a willingness to go out of one's way to ensure a high standard of care is maintained.
• Willingness to work hands‑on, supporting other team members with basic, ancillary tasks and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes and ICH‑GCP standards.
• Sound interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency in electronic data capture systems and clinical software tools (preferred but training provided).
• Flexible and proactive approach to work assignments and process improvements.
• Competence in the use of technical equipment and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and global team environment.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.

Nursing experience (acute medicine, neurology experience advantageous but not essential).

Previous experience in clinical research and an understanding of drug development processes would be a significant advantage but full training will be provided.

Resuscitation training to ILS level; competent in emergency equipment use.

Computer literate with proficiency in electronic data capture systems.

Practical Considerations

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm with flexibility to start slightly earlier and work later when required (preferred). Complimentary allocated parking provided on‑site.

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