Senior Research Nurse - South London CRDC (LGT)
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Woolwich, SE18 4QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-25-1192 |
Summary
Responsible for screening and recruiting participants to a portfolio of NIHR, non-NIHR and industry led research studies. This includes both randomised clinical trials and other high quality research studies. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams. Act as a patient advocate enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials and ensuring advice and information is provided. Ensure there is sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensuring that they are carried out within the trusts policies and clinical trial protocol. Carry out all relevant clinical trial related activities without direct supervision including medication administration, venepuncture, cannulation and blood sample processing, ECGs and vital sign monitoring of clinical trial participants ensuring that they are carried out as per study protocol, within the trusts policies and in accordance with research governance and regulations. Conduct trials in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and Data Protection Act. Ensure that written informed consent is obtained prior to conducting any research related activities. Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP). Act as an ongoing resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining all aspects of clinical trials and relevant treatments options. Provide and receive complex information in the process of explaining study involvement, including discussing alternative treatments, benefits and risks. Monitor and assist in the management and reporting of adverse events according to the study protocol and reporting requirements to maintain patient safety. Deliver research according to time and target as required by the sponsor, according to the protocol and the CDRC objectives. Ensure that research practices comply with trust policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records in clinical trial documents and patient notes. To act as Principal Investigator for suitable studies when required. To be responsible for and manage the portfolio clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials. To review research protocols and assess feasibility. To ensure that all staff involved in research in the Trust adheres to guidelines around informed consent and Good Clinical Practice. To consult with principal investigators (PIs), research organisations and industry in the development and execution of research protocol. To oversee the administration of clinical research throughout the project life cycle, from study set-up, initiation through to closure and archiving. Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes. Ensure that clinical trials are effectively archived as required.