Liver Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,419.00 to £55,046.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0869 |
Summary
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. Assist in screening patients suitable for entry into clinical trials. This will include attending clinics and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. 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 anyclinical 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. Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinicaltrials, assisting and supporting local nursing teams. Act as key worker for patients while they are on the clinical trial, liaising closely with the clinical nursespecialists to ensure appropriate care and advice provided. Coordinate the collection of any blood samples required as part of the clinical trials and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, in conjunction with local nursing teams. Ensure the safe packaging and transport of biological specimens as per IATA regulations. Support the administration of trial drugs (commensurate with education and training), be aware of andreport any unusual side effects, in association with local nursing teams. Maintain adequate patients records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patientsmedical and nursing notes. Responsible for accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs). Responsible for the collection, co-ordination and computerisation of data generated from the clinicaltrials. Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme. Provide specific advice and support as appropriate. Ensure patients community care team are fully aware of patients performance / progress while on the study so fully coordinated care is provided. Implement and adhere to the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) as set out in the Clinical TrialsRegulations. If appropriately trained, keep up to date with current practices for cannulation, phlebotomy and careof patients with Central Venous Access lines. Act as a resource for liver based research. 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 ofpatient 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. For network trials, ensure that accrual data is uploaded onto the NIHR CRN portal using the EDGE clinical trials database. Collect and provide information to allow for invoices to be raised for paymentswhere appropriate . Liaise with other departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research within and open channels of communication. Inform appropriate medical personnel and departments of portfolio of clinical trials. Participate in the presentation of research findings within the Clinical Research Network South London and outside agencies as appropriate. Report adverse incidents and near misses via the Trusts online incident reporting form. Coordinate multi-centre trials (where appropriate). Together with the Kings Health Partners ClinicalTrials Office (KHP CTO): Ensure all relevant documents and approvals are in place at each site prior to subjectrecruitment. Liaise with participating sites, identifying key staff and updating them on trial processes/changes to the protocol and ensuring centres are able to comply with the study protocol. Help conduct initiation meetings (if required) Collect data from sites, raise data queries and ensure data queries are resolved. Training and Development Attend the KHP CTO, NIHR CRN and CRN South London training programmes and other relevant education and training days/programmes as appropriate. Attend investigator/initiation meetings and conferences when required. Maintain awareness of current advances in hepatology treatments, research and nursing practice and use this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for Nurse trial patients. Disseminate research by assisting in the preparation of posters/research papers for meetings, conferences and publications. Also circulate trial information and carry our presentations locally. Professional Act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Kings College Hospital Institute of Liver Studies. Be responsible for maintaining a professional profile. Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice, Conduct and Record Keeping. Undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance review) to identify organisation and professional objectives and development needs. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of workcolleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management orclinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trusttogether with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To live and role model the Kings Values of: -Understanding you-Inspiring confidence in our care-Working together-Always aiming higher-Making a difference in our community To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to bedefinitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this descriptionwill be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for emailcommunication. Safeguarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously.All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;-attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults- familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns -reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately Infection control statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiarwith the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must befamiliar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies andprocedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. Thesestandards must be strictly complied with at all times.