Clinical Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to join the Research team at Clinical Research Facility. We welcome applications from experienced nurses with recent knowledge and skills acquired in acute settings, who can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of clinical trials plus a genuine interest and commitment to the specialist role of the research nurse. The job entails assisting the existing Research team in clinical and administrative activities related to delivery of clinical trials, from initiation to termination, in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice guidelines (ICH-GCP)., The post holder will be expected to work at the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) based at the St Stephens Centre, located next to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Fulham Road, London. This is a fixed term (maternity cover) Band 5 post that offers the candidates the opportunity to enhance their career in clinical research. The post holder is expected to ensure that all research processes are in accordance within the remits of research guidelines. The safety and well being of the study participant is paramount at all times. The post holder will help with the delivery of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials spanning cardiology, respiratory, HIV & sexual health, gastroenterology and more. While being mainly based at the Chelsea CRF, the postholder may also help out with the trials running at our satellite clinics in Hammersmith Broadway, Dean Street and West Middlesex Hospital in Hounslow.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.