Job summary
The post holder will be part of a team of Liver research nurses running commercial and non commercial clinical trials in the Liver research department. The scope of work undertaken within the unit spans the spectrum from pre-clinical investigator led activity to phase 1, 2 and 3 studies.

Responsibilities will include co-ordinating patient activity and overseeing patient care at all stages of the research pathway; data management (collecting data, entering data and resolving discrepancies) and working with clinical research organisations and sponsors to satisfy audit and monitoring requirements. With respect to multi-centre trials sponsored by KCH, the post holder will be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including but not restricted to the Research Manager, Senior Research Nurse, Liver clinicians, the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams, radiologists and the pharmacy technicians.

Main duties of the job

• To provide safe, patient-centred nursing care to patients participating in clinical research within the Liver Research Delivery Unit (RDU), ensuring their clinical needs and wellbeing are met throughout their involvement in research studies.
• To coordinate and deliver clinical research studies in hepatology, including screening and recruitment, obtaining informed consent etc, in line with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• To support the Senior Research Nurse and wider nursing team in maintaining high standards of clinical care, meeting targets, research governance and patient safety.
• To support the training and development of the clinical team, sharing knowledge and promoting awareness of research within the department.
• To participate in clinical audit, research and service improvement activities.
• To work closely with principal investigators, hepatology clinicians, research teams and study sponsors to support the smooth running of clinical trials and resolve issues that may arise.
• To maintain accurate clinical records and study documentation, ensuring information is recorded in a timely manner and complies with confidentiality, governance and regulatory requirements.
• To identify and escalate clinical concerns, adverse events and protocol deviations, ensuring these are managed and reported appropriately to protect patient safety and maintain the quality of research data.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

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.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-CORP-8388077

Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the senior research nurse to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.
• Help the team to evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials entry by co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.
• Coordinate all ongoing study visits and investigations as per the protocol.
• Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical trials, assisting and supporting local nursing teams.
• Coordinate the collection of any blood samples required as part of the clinical trials and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, in conjunction with local nursing teams.
• Support the administration of trial drugs (commensurate with education and training), be aware of and report any unusual side effects, in association with local nursing teams. You will retain overall responsibility and accountability for direct patient care; under supervision of the senior research nurse.
• Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patient's medical and nursing notes.
• Responsible for accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Responsible for the collection, co-ordination and computerisation of data generated from the clinical trials.
• Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme. Provide specific advice and support as appropriate.
• Implement and adhere to the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) as set out in the Clinical Trials Regulations.
• If appropriately trained, keep up to date with current practices for cannulation, phlebotomy and care of patients with Central Venous Access lines.
• Act as a resource for Liver based research.

Portfolio Management and Development

• Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
• Liaise with and assist the medical team/sponsor organisation with on-study treatment and follow up of patients.
• Ensure CRFs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol and/or sponsor's SOP.
• Ensure that all accrual data is uploaded onto the EDGE database (the trust reporting system for all clinical trial activity undertaken within KCH).
• For KCH sponsored studies, ensure upload of data for all centres to the network co-ordinating centre as required.
• Collect and provide information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate.
• Liaise with other departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research within the trust and open channels of communication.
• Raise awareness of the portfolio of current Liver clinical trials within the organisation.
• Participate in the presentation of research findings within the Clinical Research Network and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Report adverse incidents and near misses via the Trust's online incident reporting form.
• Help to coordinate multi-centre trials. Together with the KHP Clinical Trials Office (KHPCTO): ensure all relevant documents and approvals are in place at each site prior to subject recruitment; help conduct initiation meetings (if required); collect data from sites, raise data queries and ensure data queries are resolved.

Training and Development

• Attend the KHPCTO, NIHR training programmes and other relevant education and training days/programmes as appropriate.
• Attend investigator/initiation meetings and conferences when required.
• Maintain awareness of current advances in Liver treatments, research and nursing practice and use this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for patients.
• Disseminate research by assisting in the preparation of posters/research papers for meetings, conferences and publications. Also circulate trial information and carry out presentations locally.

Professional

• Act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by King's College Hospital.
• Be responsible for maintaining a professional profile.
• Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice, Conduct and Record Keeping.
• Undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance review) to identify organisation and professional objectives and development needs.

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• NMC RN1 Registration
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
• Relevant post registration qualification.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element.
• GCP qualification.
• Previous clinical research experience.
• Previous Liver nursing experience.
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic clinical skills (obtaining vital signs measurements).
• Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation.
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others.
• Strong motivation to work within research.

Desirable

• Report writing and presentational skills.
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to clinical trials.
• Reasonable IT skills in the following areas: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), spreadsheets - producing multi-sheet tables, graphs, sorting and filtering.

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 details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's College Hospital Denmark Hill, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Research Nurse, Kevin O'Reilly, KEVIN.OREILLY1@NHS.NET, 02032997666

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