Clinical Research Nurse In Dementia | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Posting date:	08 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£46,419 - £55,046 pa inclusive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	07 February 2026
Location:	London, W12 0HS
Company:	IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7722454/290-MIC-1940

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated clinical research nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility to undertake exciting research in stroke and dementia. You will work with the team to deliver clinical studies investigating the 18kDa Translocator Protein (TSPO) as a drug target for cerebral small vessel disease, the most common cause of vascular dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. The research aims to address an immense unmet need in the management of vascular brain disease.

The post will involve regular travel to the memory service at Charing Cross Hospital for the recruitment of participants. You will have a key role in the day-to-day running of the studies, including recruitment, participant-facing activities and data collection. You will work collaboratively with the research team and wider CRF team to coordinate and conduct participant visits and study-related activities, according to Good Clinical Practice.

We are looking for a skillful and committed nurse with knowledge of clinical research, and a strong background in clinical skills (venepuncture and cannulation) is essential.
• Provide participants with the knowledge and directions to facilitate and maintain informed consent throughout their study contribution.
• Be familiar and compliant with the rules and applications of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other elements of Research Governance.
• Maintain your competency in all clinical and research skills in line with Trust policy including Chemotherapy administration, cannulation, phlebotomy, lab techniques, Intermediate Life Support and other competencies required by the ICRF.
• Advises staff and researchers, acting as a knowledgeable resource on matters relating to clinical practice and research, promoting an active and effective research culture.
• Maintain continuous professional development academically and clinically. Continuously develop your research skills and application of these.
• Maintain up-to-date record of all training activities as required by the ICRF.
• Coordinate own portfolio of clinical studies.
• Deputise for the Lead Nurse when required and work towards assisting in the management of staff attendance, poor performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in the clinical area.

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. Please talk to us at interview..



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.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.


This advert closes on Thursday 22 Jan 2026