Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology
- Grade
- 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (This post will be for 12 months from the candidates start date, with potential to extend subject to the needs of the research portfolio.)
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (The Clinical Rheumatology Service from which patients are recruited into research is a 5-day service, with flexibility required in terms of covering clinics and scheduling trial visits. As such this post is full-time on-site, in Denmark Hill.)
- Job ref
- 213-CORP-7475570
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill Campus
- Town
- Camberwell
- Salary
- £37,259 - £45,356 per annum, including high cost allowance
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Nurse
5
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
Job overview
A renewed interest in the field of rheumatology has resulted in a host of exciting opportunities to practice and develop research nursing skills in an experienced team, including clinical trials at all phases of development, and valuable observational studies with a direct impact on standard of care. Subject to patient recruitment, the team are currently collaborating with Haematology on exciting Phase I CAR-T and T-cell engager therapy trials.
The Band 5 nurse will be part of the rheumatology research team, alongside King's College London colleagues working in the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group - a EULAR Centre of Excellence for Rheumatology Research.
The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery - supporting set-up; patient identification and recruitment; data collection including sampling and processing , as well as data management. We would welcome applications from research experienced nurses looking to work on a diverse portfolio, but would also consider applications for clinical nurses in a relevant area looking to move into research.
The post-holder will be on-site, providing nursing cover for a 5-day a week busy specialist rheumatology clinical service covering a range of conditions
**please note** in anticipation of a high level of interest, this job advert will close once sufficient applications have been received
Main duties of the job
Please see attached detailed job description and below more detailed description
Clinical: undertaking trial specific investigations according to the protocol, including nurse-led assessments, sample collection and processing
Organisational: documenting trial activity performed; entry of data; maintenance of study related documentation
Education and Training: undertake additional training relevant to the role
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description
Clinical: undertaking trial specific investigations according to the protocol; perform procedures in line with training received including but not limited to venepuncture, temperature, pulse and blood pressure checks, ECGs; Processing of blood samples; Administration and/or preparation of trial medication for CTIMPs.
Organisational: completion of trial case report forms and updating of medical records to document activity performed; maintenance of Investigator Site Files and related governance documentation; Preparation for audit and monitoring
Education and Training: undertake additional training relevant to the role e.g. Human Tissue Act; IATA to prepare samples for transport; take responsibility for individual training needs; attendance at off-site Investigator Meetings and/or conferences (optional) to support professional development.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Level One Registration (RN Adult
Desirable criteria
- Good Clinical Practice training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience within the NHS
- significant post-qualification work experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in research or audit
- Prevous clinical trial experience
- Previous experience working in rheumatology or related specialities e.g. dermatology/gastroenterology
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent IT skills in the following areas: email; ms word; excel; databases
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of electronic data capture systems e.g. Medidata/MACRO
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alice Russell
- Job title
- Clinical Studies Manager - Rheumatology Research
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0207 848 0214
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