Liver Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has become available with the vibrant Liver Research Team at King's College Hospital for a band 6 clinical research nurse.As a member of the Liver Research team, you will be based at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill. The Liver Research team at the Institute of Liver Studies in King's College Hospital has an impressive portfolio that covers a wide range of studies, including observational cohort studies and interventional trials (phase 1-3) for various liver diseases. The team has gained a reputation for excellence in research delivery. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced clinical research nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and conducting clinical research activities, such as participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. To be successful in this role, you should have a proven track record in clinical research, You will be part of the team of liver research nurses to deliver the non-commercial trials and commercial trials within the portfolio, in accordance with the principles of GCP. This will include important trials with a national profile in liver diseases that are both challenging and interesting. The successful candidate will be expected to appropriately manage participants throughout the research pathway; as well as assume administrative responsibility for allocated projects. This will include study and data management activities, with close supervision by the senior research nurse.

You will interact with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all research related activity is undertaken with patient safety as a key priority and that all projects are delivered efficiently, with adherence to time and target.

Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn are essential qualities in the successful applicant. Knowledge of related disease is desirable. For this post you must demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload; understand clinical trial activity and GCP and be able to complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

including experience in various research methodologies and a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working with a diverse range of individuals, including patients, researchers, and industry partners.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. 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.

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.