Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Clinical Research Nurse to join [contact details removed] Virus Immunity Group at Imperial College London. You will be instrumental in delivering innovative experimental medicine studies, from recruiting and screening participants to monitoring them throughout their study journey. The position involves undertaking clinical research procedures, managing data, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance understanding of respiratory viral infections and develop new vaccines and treatments.
Key responsibilities
- Recruit, screen, and enrol volunteers into clinical research studies.
- Undertake clinical research procedures including phlebotomy and microbiological sampling.
- Monitor participants during outpatient visits and inpatient study periods, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Record and manage clinical and research data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR, and research governance requirements.
- Work closely with research nurses, clinicians, laboratory scientists, and project managers to ensure smooth study delivery.
- Contribute to the development of study processes, participant pathways, and recruitment strategies.
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse (NMC with a minimum 2-year post experience in relevant area).
- Evidence of up-to-date professional development.
- Independently able to collect blood and other samples such as nasal swabs.
Desirable criteria
- Previous clinical research experience.
- Experience handling, storing, or processing human/microbiological samples.
- Experience using electronic databases/eCRFs.
- Experience in assisting with bronchoscopy procedures.
- Experience in managing a patient with an infection.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Are you a registered nurse with a passion for clinical research and improving global health?
We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join [contact details removed] internationally recognised Respiratory Virus Immunity Group, supporting pioneering studies that aim to improve our understanding of respiratory viral infections and accelerate the development of new vaccines and treatments.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering innovative experimental medicine studies from participant recruitment through to study completion. You will:
- Recruit, screen and enrol volunteers into clinical research studies.
- Support participants throughout their study journey, providing clear information, guidance and reassurance.
- Undertake clinical research procedures including phlebotomy, microbiological sampling and support for specialist procedures.
- Monitor participants during outpatient visits and inpatient study periods, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Record and manage clinical and research data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR and research governance requirements.
- Work closely with research nurses, clinicians, laboratory scientists and project managers to ensure smooth and efficient study delivery.
- Contribute to the development of study processes, participant pathways and recruitment
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