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Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
- Skills
Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role
- Skills
Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study protocol
- Skills
Ability to lead, teach, supervise and mentor others
- Skills
Proficient to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, venepuncture & cannulation, serial sampling, temperature, pulse, respiratory observations and ECG.
- Skills
Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols.
- Skills
Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
- Previous experience
Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience at least as a band 5 for 3 years.
- Previous experience
Experience in Clinical Research
- Previous experience
Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Previous experience
Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting
- Physical Requirement
Willingness and ability to travel to external meetings within the context of this post
- Physical Requirement
Prolonged periods of concentration when cross-referencing medical case notes
- Physical Requirement
Frequent need to carry medical case notes from clinical areas for analysis, or a daily basis, usually not exceeding 5kg
- Additional Information
Flexible and positive approach to work
- Additional Information
Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Knowledge/Qualification
RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse
- Knowledge/Qualification
Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Knowledge of research methodologies
- Previous experience
Post registration experience in HIV or Sexual Health
- Previous experience
Experience of electronic data capture.
- Knowledge/Qualification
GCP certificate
- Knowledge/Qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development
Job overview
Clinical Research Nurse – Band 6 – HIV Research
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the HIV Research Team at the Harrison Wing, Guy’s and St Thomas Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the HIV Clinical Trials team, helping to expand our portfolio of HIV studies, by linking closely with our outpatient HIV service.
You will coordinate various clinical trials and research projects. This includes recruiting participants into clinical trials/research studies, data collection and cleaning, managing patient care, and Site File maintenance. Experience working in HIV/Sexual Health, or research will be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have worked in an NHS setting and have knowledge of Good Clinical Practice as it relates to Research. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will possess good timekeeping and prioritisation skills and be willing to learn and develop within the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We require an enthusiastic nurse with:
- Ambition to develop professional, clinical & research skills
- Ability to manage difficult situations and use own initiative
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Non-judgmental and empathetic attitude
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- An understanding of ethical practice and confidentiality
- Good knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory standards
- Great team working skills; someone who is keen to support their colleagues, and ask for help when needed as well
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.
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This advert is for Clinical Research Nurse - HIV with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is 2 years (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 19 Oct 2026.
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