Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team. The Senior Clinical Research Nurse will have a key operational role in supporting the setup and coordination of Oxleas as a spoke site in the new South London Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). Based at Oxleas, and working across all trust and CDRC sites as required, this role will be embedded within the trust's Research and Knowledge team. The postholder will be responsible for delivering a range of commercial and non-commercial research studies from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio, Working with the local clinical study teams, investigators and CRDC colleagues, the post-holder will be responsible for the screening, identification, and recruitment of patients to clinical research studies in specialties including mental health, dementias & neurodegeneration, neurological disorders and community physical health services. This is a cross-site role, and the post holder will be expected to travel across all trust and South London CRDC sites as a core element of the role. Main duties of the job Key tasks and responsibilities Assist the Director of Quality, Clinical Research Director, Head of Research and Knowledge and Research Governance and Delivery Manager in the delivery of the trust research strategy and CRDC objectives Leadership and clinical oversight of Oxleas CRDC spoke site, research activities and the commercial research portfolio and support with developing performance reports and study updates Promotion of research to build capability and capacity to increase research activity across the trust. Deliver NIHR portfolio recruitment targets. Ensure robust research governance processes are in place. Leadership and clinical oversight of the RRDN clinical research portfolio and support with development of business cases and bids to increase funding for research opportunities. To line manage the research delivery team and provide specialist support to the wider body of research-active staff across the Trust. About us Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're Kind We're Fair We Listen We Care Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year pa inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 277-7150922-CORP Job locations Memorial Hospital/Agile Shooters Hill London SE18 3RG Job description Job responsibilities A more detailed description of the post, along with a person specification, can be found in the attached document Job description Job responsibilities A more detailed description of the post, along with a person specification, can be found in the attached document Person Specification Education/qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Desirable Post-graduate qualification in clinical research or equivalent experience Experience and Knowledge Essential Significant post registration clinical experience in a relevant specialist area Experience of working within the UK regulatory landscape including IRAS, NRES, MHRA, HTA. Significant experience of clinical trials delivery and management (industry or NHS). Experience of leading commercial clinical trials Experience of working with academic institutions industry sponsors and research teams. Experience of explaining complex concepts to service users in a clear and simplified manner. Experience of working with academic institutions and research teams Experience of explaining complex concepts in a clear and simplified manner. Experience of delivering training around R&D Experience in liaising with a variety of stakeholders -researchers, clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels with varying levels of research expertise. Experience of staff development and line management responsibilities. Desirable Project management experience Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Knowledge of research practices, methodologies, clinical trials delivery and the overall research agenda in the NHS. Understanding of Research Governance standards and relevant statutory policy and regulations, eg. EU Directive on Clinical Trials, Good Clinical Practice, Human Tissue Act, Mental Capacity Act. Demonstrable ability to work effectively within a complex regulatory environment. Demonstratable ability to manage staff performance and disciplinary issues effectively Proven track record of ability to work to agreed deadlines, with strong organisational and time management skills. Highly proficient in all major MS Office applications and bespoke research data management software applications. Excellent interpersonal skills. Highly developed clinical skills including venepuncture, ECG and vital sign monitoring Desirable Full UK driver license and use of own vehicle Other Requirements Essential Able and willing to travel independently across all CRDC and trust sites Enthusiastic, professional, and accountable. Person Specification Education/qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Desirable Post-graduate qualification in clinical research or equivalent experience Experience and Knowledge Essential Significant post registration clinical experience in a relevant specialist area Experience of working within the UK regulatory landscape including IRAS, NRES, MHRA, HTA. Significant experience of clinical trials delivery and management (industry or NHS). Experience of leading commercial clinical trials Experience of working with academic institutions industry sponsors and research teams. Experience of explaining complex concepts to service users in a clear and simplified manner. Experience of working with academic institutions and research teams Experience of explaining complex concepts in a clear and simplified manner. Experience of delivering training around R&D Experience in liaising with a variety of stakeholders -researchers, clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels with varying levels of research expertise. Experience of staff development and line management responsibilities. Desirable Project management experience Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Knowledge of research practices, methodologies, clinical trials delivery and the overall research agenda in the NHS. Understanding of Research Governance standards and relevant statutory policy and regulations, eg. EU Directive on Clinical Trials, Good Clinical Practice, Human Tissue Act, Mental Capacity Act. Demonstrable ability to work effectively within a complex regulatory environment. Demonstratable ability to manage staff performance and disciplinary issues effectively Proven track record of ability to work to agreed deadlines, with strong organisational and time management skills. Highly proficient in all major MS Office applications and bespoke research data management software applications. Excellent interpersonal skills. Highly developed clinical skills including venepuncture, ECG and vital sign monitoring Desirable Full UK driver license and use of own vehicle Other Requirements Essential Able and willing to travel independently across all CRDC and trust sites Enthusiastic, professional, and accountable. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Address Memorial Hospital/Agile Shooters Hill London SE18 3RG Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)