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We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and committed nurse to join the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit (ICRRU), supporting a diverse and expanding portfolio of clinical research studies.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their nursing career within the dynamic field of respiratory research. In return, we offer ongoing professional development and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within one of the UK’s leading Academic Health Science Centres.
The successful applicant will work within a specialist team delivering research across a broad range of respiratory conditions, including Asthma, Tuberculosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleural disease, COPD and Chronic Cough. The portfolio includes both commercial and academic studies, encompassing observational and complex interventional trials.
You will work closely with a supportive and experienced team of Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary clinical teams, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a research setting. We are a welcoming, collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to excellence in research and patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research.
- To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
- Advises staff and researchers, acting as a knowledgeable resource on matters relating to clinical practice and research, promoting an active and effective research culture.
- To co-ordinate the care of your own caseload of clinical research study participants.
- To contribute to the development of research protocols.
- To assist in the process of gaining local regulatory committee approval (ethics and R&D approval).
- Continue your own professional development keeping updated with current practice.
- Prioritise workload as appropriate and delegate tasks/activities to a range of team members and evaluate outcomes in conjunction with Divisional Research Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 5 within a relevant speciality. Experience of supervision of junior staff, SLICE or equivalent experience For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group Knowledge of research and audit Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
Desirable
- Respiratory research experience
- Respiratory Medicine experience
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate/Diploma in management/ professional nursing issues.
- GCP training
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Desirable
- Research Bronchoscopy
- Respiratory Lung function testing
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This advert is for Clinical Research Nurse - Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 pa inclusive. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (End date TBC). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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