Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting pioneering studies on respiratory viral infections and vaccine development. You will recruit, screen, and enrol participants, conduct clinical research procedures like phlebotomy and microbiological sampling, and monitor participants during studies. The nurse will also manage clinical and research data according to GCP and GDPR, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth study delivery. This is a key role in delivering innovative experimental medicine studies.
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse (minimum 2 years post experience in relevant area)
- Examples of relevant area such as Clinical Research, infectious disease, A&E, ICU, infection prevention and control, immunology/respiratory or general medicine.
- 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.
- Registered Adult Nurse (minimum 2 years post experience in relevant area)
- Examples of relevant area such as Clinical Research, infectious disease, A&E, ICU, infection prevention and control, immunology/respiratory or general medicine.
- Evidence of up-to-date professional development.
- Independently able to collect blood and other samples such as nasal swabs.
- 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.
Posted 9d ago · Closes in 19d
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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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