Job Description

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.

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

Why Apply:

Work in one of the world's most diverse communities with a supportive team focused on healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes.

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.



Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.



We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).



Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.



Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.



We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.



Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.



Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.



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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.



The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.