Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse - HIV
The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
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.

About us
The candidate will be joining a dynamic, hardworking and supportive team of research nurses, coordinators and clinical investigators, covering novel and exciting clinical research trials. You will be working alongside leaders in the field of HIV Research and will have close links with academics through Kings College London (KCL).

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a. inc HCA (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-RD580E
Job locations: Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 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

Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualification
Essential:

• RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse
• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing

Desirable:

• GCP certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous experience
Essential:

• Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience at least as a band 5 for 3 years.
• Experience in Clinical Research
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting

Desirable:

• Post registration experience in HIV or Sexual Health
• Experience of electronic data capture.

Skills
Essential:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role
• Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study protocol
• Ability to lead, teach, supervise and mentor others
• Proficient to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, venepuncture & cannulation, serial sampling, temperature, pulse, respiratory observations and ECG.
• Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of research methodologies

Physical Requirement
Essential:

• Willingness and ability to travel to external meetings within the context of this post
• Prolonged periods of concentration when cross-referencing medical case notes
• Frequent need to carry medical case notes from clinical areas for analysis, or a daily basis, usually not exceeding 5kg

Additional Information
Essential:

• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Clinical Research Nurse, Louise Terry, l.terry1@nhs.net

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