Clinical Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility. The unit is a NHS research facility at Hammersmith Hospital in west London, located at the heart of one of the UK's most research-intensive universities, Imperial College. It provides a dedicated, well-equipped and professional environment that enables medical staff and scientists to work together to investigate disease and trial the latest scientific ideas for improving diagnosis and treatment.

The CRF provides comfortable clinical accommodation for healthy volunteers and patients participating in studies requiring long-term 24h in-house monitoring as well as facilities for day case visits. We are looking for a motivated, skilful and knowledgeable nurse keen on clinical research who works well as part of a team. Knowledge of research is favourable but not mandatory. Clinical skills such as IV administration, phlebotomy and cannulation are desirable.

The unit specialises in commercial and academic early phase clinical studies in various disease areas including oncology, haematology, neurology and metabolic medicine as well as healthy volunteers' trials. We host complex and challenging studies and we expect the post holder to adapt to the required flexibility of our portfolio. Working with chemotherapy and genetically modified organisms studies form part of the activities you may be involved in.

As a Clinical Research Nurse in the NIHR Imperial CRF (ICRF) you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for research volunteers (both patients and healthy individuals) participating in clinical 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 and be supported in the management of your own caseload of research patients. You will apply your knowledge and skills to facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused clinical research. The job involves shift work. The ward is open Monday to Friday with shift work; early shifts 08.00-16.00, late shifts 12.00-20.00 and nights 19.45-08.15.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 30 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year inclusive
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 290-MIC-1970
• Job locations: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W2 1NY

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.

Person Specification

• Essential

• Education/qualifications: Registered Nurse

• Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate /Diploma in management/professional nursing issues

• Knowledge of research and audit
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Cannulation and phlebotomy

• Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
• Ability to apply current research to practice
• Willing to work in different settings including labs, wards and clinics
• IT Literate

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.