Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Adult Clinical Genetics Research Team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust for a Clinical Research Nurse (Band 5). This role is central to the delivery and set-up of a broad portfolio of non-commercial research studies, including one CTIMP, involving adults and families with genetic conditions.
You will join a highly motivated and collaborative team dedicated to advancing genetic research and patient care. You will need excellent clinical skills, a strong grasp of research governance, and a working knowledge of research finance systems such as Oracle.
The successful applicant will bring a professional, flexible approach, work confidently both independently and as part of the team, and support a high standard of care for research participants.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include:
1. Manage a caseload of participants across a diverse portfolio of genetics research studies, ensuring safe and ethical trial conduct.
2. Assist Band 6 CRP/Nurse with setting up new research studies, working closely with the R&D department on approvals and research governance.
3. Identify, screen, consent, and follow-up participants and families, providing information and clinical support throughout the research process.
4. Perform clinical assessments, data collection, and sample processing as required by study protocols.
5. Mentor and supervise more junior staff as required.
6. Support continuous service improvement, ensuring all research activity meets Good Clinical Practice and NHS governance standards.
Working for our organisation
You will work within a dynamic Adult Clinical Genetics Research team, collaborating with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, genetic counsellors, laboratory staff, and external academic partners. The role offers experience across a broad portfolio of observational and interventional studies, supporting participants with a wide range of genetic conditions.
You will be supported to develop your expertise in study setup, research governance, and clinical trial management, and will play a key role in improving patient experience and research delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will need strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload and manage multiple studies concurrently. You must be comfortable working independently, but also able to engage and support the broader team.
You will use your initiative to solve problems, respond flexibly to the demands of a changing research environment, and demonstrate sound judgement in balancing clinical, administrative, and financial tasks.
For more detail, please refer to the attached job description.
Person specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. NMC Level One Registration (RN Adult)
8. Evidence of continuous personal, professional, academic development
Desirable criteria
9. Relevant post-registration qualificatio
10. GCP (Good Clinical Practice) Training/Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
11. At least one year’s experience in an acute healthcare setting
12. Proficient clinical nursing skills transferable to research ( venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration, clinical observations)
Desirable criteria
13. Experience working in research or clinical trials
14. CRF (Case Report Form) or eCRF experience
Skills
Essential criteria
15. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating person-centred care, including informed consent and patient advocacy in research
16. Strong organisation and time management skills
17. Demonstrates understanding of (or willingness to comply with) GCP, research governance, and regulatory frameworks
18. Demonstrates core clinical skills for research nursing, including venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration, and clinical observations
19. Maintains accurate, clear, and timely patient records and documentation in line with professional standards
Desirable criteria
20. Word processing, report writing, Excel data entry, and presentation skills.
21. Experience supporting staff, students, or involvement in audit/quality improvement
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
22. Organised and able to prioritise own work and support others
23. Committed to achieving research team objectives and delivering high-quality, inclusive care
24. Motivated to work in clinical research, proactive in learning/adapting to change
25. Values and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion
Desirable criteria
26. Innovative and responsive to change
27. Interest in teaching, mentoring, or quality improvement
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.