We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse to join the dynamic Peart Rose Research Team. The Team manages the delivery of a wide variety of studies within the Cardiovascular Directorate; co-ordinating research trials across three acute hospital sites (Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital). Much of the role will be conducted at St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital; however, flexibility with time and adaptability to work in different environments especially across three sites will be necessary to meet study requirements.
The post holder will support the co-ordination and management of cardiovascular research projects particularly within the vascular surgery portfolio
The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation as well as administration of Investigational Medicinal Products as appropriate. This role requires the successful candidate to be patient facing, including taking consent and samples from patients.
• To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
• To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
• To work according to the principles of Good Clinical Practice & research governance standards for clinical research studies.
• To establish excellent working relationships with Clinical Trials Units and clinical research study personnel to ensure the smooth running of research studies, and to be the first point of contact for your research studies.
• To input into the feasibility and set-up processes for new studies, including patient target setting.
• To organise/attend site selection meetings, site initiation meetings and other relevant meetings.
• To recognise if the design of studies conflicts with regulatory frameworks and legal requirements and to act on concerns raised.
• To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to and that research does not deviate from them.
• To identify and help recruit patients eligible to enter clinical research studies.
• To seek and participate in informed consent processes prior to any research-related procedure, in accordance with the study protocol and local procedures.
• To register/randomise patients into research studies.
• To identify barriers to recruitment to research studies and ensure that the Team Leader is aware of them, and to support and develop action plans and strategies to overcome these barriers as required.
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 Wednesday 18 Feb 2026