Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6 - GI Research
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the GI Research Team at the Guy's Cancer Centre, Guy's and St Thomas Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the GI Clinical Trials team, helping to expand our portfolio of GI studies.

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 GI 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.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a. inc HCA (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-RD563E
Job locations: Guy's Cancer Centre, 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

Knowledge/Qualification - 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

Previous experience - Desirable

• Post registration experience in GI
• 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.

Skills - 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, on a daily basis, usually not exceeding 5kg

Additional Information - Essential

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

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.

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
Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx

For questions about the job, contact:
Team lead & Senior Clinical Research Practitioner, Zsiha Ibrahim Moulana, zsiha.moulana@nhs.net

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