Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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Role summary
This Research Nurse role at Imperial College London involves coordinating and delivering the HOPPER study, a household respiratory virus research study. You will recruit and support participants, conduct home visits to collect biological samples and data, and ensure follow-up according to study protocols. The role requires maintaining accurate research documentation, coordinating with collaborating sites, and contributing to study logistics within a multidisciplinary team. This position aims to strengthen the UK's pandemic preparedness through impactful public health research.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (minimum 1 year post experience in a relevant area).
Desirable criteria
- Certified in in paediatric venepuncture.
- Experience of working directly with patients / study participants in a clinical setting.
- Research experience involving the collection of samples from children.
- Experience of recruiting and retaining participants in research.
- Proven experience of in accurate data entry, data verification and database management.
- Experience of assembling and quality-checking clinical packs for participant self-sample collection.
- Experience in respiratory medicine or infection.
- Experience of carrying out community or home visits.
- Experience in using electronic data capture systems such as REDCap.
- Experience in processing and shipping biological samples.
- Experience of preparing and submitting research ethics and regulatory applications.
- Registered Nurse (minimum 1 year post experience in a relevant area).
- Certified in in paediatric venepuncture.
- Experience of working directly with patients / study participants in a clinical setting.
- Research experience involving the collection of samples from children.
- Experience of recruiting and retaining participants in research.
- Proven experience of in accurate data entry, data verification and database management.
- Experience of assembling and quality-checking clinical packs for participant self-sample collection.
- Experience in respiratory medicine or infection.
- Experience of carrying out community or home visits.
- Experience in using electronic data capture systems such as REDCap.
- Experience in processing and shipping biological samples.
- Experience of preparing and submitting research ethics and regulatory applications.
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.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 15d
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Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic Research Nurse looking who wants to make a real difference in the UK's pandemic preparedness?
Join our team and play a key role in delivering the HOPPER study, an innovative household respiratory virus research study that will strengthen the UK's readiness for future pandemics.
This is a varied role combining community-based research, participant engagement and study coordination, giving you the opportunity to contribute to research with real public health impact.
Main duties of the job
As a Research Nurse, you will recruit and support participants, conduct
home visits across London to collect biological samples and study data, and
ensure participants are followed up in line with study protocols. You will
maintain accurate research documentation, coordinate with collaborating sites
and laboratories, contribute to study logistics, and work closely with a
multidisciplinary research team to deliver high-quality clinical research.
About us
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
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