Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-MIC-2169
Job locations: St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom

Job summary
The Infectious Diseases Research Unit (IDRU) is looking for a band 7 Senior Research Nurse to oversee the delivery of their portfolio of commercial and academic research studies, and manage the research team. As part of this, they will also coordinate their own small portfolio of studies. The job provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated individual to support the expansion of the research portfolio, and to further develop the clinical research delivery team.

The role is patient facing, supporting the more junior members of the team recruiting research participants from I.D. wards, ICU, A&E and other acute clinical specialties. You will be required to take consent and samples from patients with known pathogens such as M-Pox, SARS, COVID and infuenza as well as any newly emerging pathogens.

The Senior Nurse will collaborate with PIs and the wider multi-disciplinary team, as well as other research teams in the Trust, and external teams, e.g. the NIHR Strategic Workforce.

Prior knowledge of research delivery is essential, and experience working in infectious diseases, or high-acuity inpatient care is desirable.

The role is based at St Mary's Hospital, with regular cross-cover to Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospital sites. It is a full time role (37.5hours/week, Mon-Fri), and a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Main duties of the job

• Direct line management of the Infectious Diseases Research Team, including supporting training and development of these nurses to ensure they deliver their studies effectively, and assisting with recruitment/study activities on a regular basis.
• Tracking recruitment and retention data, and reporting on this to PIs, the Lead Research Nurse, and Divisional Research Manager.
• Managing own caseload of research studies (this is minimal, in view of other responsibilities.
• Supporting with teaching/development opportunities - for student nurses, medical students, visiting researchers, research interns and other junior members of the team.
• Working with the Lead Nurse for HIV/Sexual Health and ID Research to increase the team's portfolio of studies, including actively seeking new studies to be involved in, completing EOIs and developing strong networks in infectious diseases academia to promote our reputation as a desirable research team to work with.
• Working with the wider research delivery workforce to support workforce development and collaborative work between teams.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment. Apply through our website.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Health professional registration (Nursing NMC)
• Masters Degree or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification of equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Project Management qualification or experience

Experience
Essential

• Relevant clinical and research experience at Band 6 or equivalent
• Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Proven clinical research experience
• Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
• Understanding of study set up and local approvals processes
• Overview of financial and budgetary management
• Experience of supervision and line management of staff
• Experience and understanding of change management and facilitation of these processes
• Experience of establishing and developing effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
• Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data

Desirable

• Understanding of grant application process

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to influence individuals both within and outside the organisation
• Proven teaching and assessing skills
• Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to apply current research to practice
• Expert knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
• Proven ability to use own initiative
• Proven ability to deal with complex situations
• Confident and articulate
• Proven ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
• Proven ability to communicate with patients and their relatives
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Demonstrates passion for excellence

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.

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.

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

Employer contact details
Lead Research Nurse: Claire Petersen, c.petersen@nhs.net, 02033126738