Liver Research Nurse London

Job summary

Liver Research Nurse - Band 6

£47,951 - £56,863 Inclusive of HCAS Per annum

Fixed Term 2 year contract - Full time 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of non-commercial and commercial clinical trials. Responsibilities will include setting up clinical trials; identifying patients through MDT's/screening notes and increasing referrals through the data base; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. This patient population requires input from a compassionate and caring research professional, with experience caring for and managing patients with cancer; including working with the wider MDT to co-ordinate patient care.

For multi-centre trials led at KCH, the post holder will also be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.

The post holder will work closely with the Liver Research Manager, Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator, medical staff, the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams, the transplant co-ordinators, radiologists and the pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trial entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.

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, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, 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 we 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 national 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 in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted: 14 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year

Inclusive of HCAS per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 2 years

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 213-CORP-8260485

Job locations: King's College University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Liver Research Office,1st Floor Cold Harbour Work, London, SW9 8RR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Information management

• Responsible for modifying and validating the databases and to support any development work. Maintain databases and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act.
• Accurately and efficiently enter data on to current databases. This will require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Regularly action reports to help in the cleaning of data therefore ensuring data is relevant and up-to-date.

Portfolio Management and Development

• Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
• Set up and maintain the TMF/ISF with essential documents.
• Help organise initiation meetings.
• Liaise with and assist the medical team/sponsor organisation in - on-study treatment and follow up on patients.
• Ensure CRFs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol and/or sponsors SOP

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC RN1 Registration
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
• GCP qualification.
• Previous clinical research experience.

Desirable

• Relevant post registration qualification.
• Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element.
• Previous liver nursing experience.
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic clinical skills (obtaining vital signs measurements).
• Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation.
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others.

Desirable

• Report writing and presentational skills.
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to clinical trials.
• Reasonable IT skills in the following areas: - MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - Spreadsheets - producing multi-sheet tables, graphs, sorting & filtering.
• Line management experience.

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: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: King's College University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Liver Research Office,1st Floor Cold Harbour Work, London, SW9 8RR, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Research Matron, Anice Sundararaj, anice.sundararaj@nhs.net

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