Research Nurse

Homerton University Hospital is seeking an experienced, NMC-registered nurse with a passion for clinical research to join its Research and Innovations team. This Band 6 Research Nurse role involves coordinating and supporting a range of clinical trials across various specialities, ensuring regulatory compliance, delivering patient care, and collecting accurate data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support clinical trials.
• Manage patient pathways and study logistics.
• Obtain informed consent and conduct study assessments.
• Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and departments.

Main Duties of the Role:

• Clinical Research Coordination: Manage and support the local portfolio of clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with study protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Patient Recruitment & Support: Identify, screen, and recruit eligible participants; facilitate informed consent and provide ongoing care and information throughout their involvement in clinical trials.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Accurately document clinical data, complete case report forms, and report adverse events. Ensure timely data submission to coordinating centres.
• Clinical Care Delivery: Provide and coordinate care for clinical trial participants, including administering treatments, monitoring side effects, and ensuring patient safety.
• Education & Training: Educate and support colleagues, patients, and student nurses on clinical research practices. Participate in training sessions and contribute to a learning environment.
• Regulatory & Administrative Tasks: Assist in protocol development, ethics and R&I submissions, maintain study records, and contribute to audit activities.
• Leadership & Supervision: Support team members, coordinate staff and workload, participate in policy development, and contribute to staff induction, appraisal, and professional development.
• Governance & Risk Management: Adhere to Trust policies, monitor clinical care standards, manage clinical and research risks, and act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.

Requirements:

• Current NMC registration
• Clinical research experience or strong interest
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Commitment to equality and high-quality patient care