Total 30 Others level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Hampstead, NW3 2QG

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing team at the NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility. This newly created Senior Clinical Research Practitioner post will work in a multidisciplinary team delivering clinical research. Our portfolio contains a broad range of therapeutic area including but not limited to oncology, respiratory and hepatology.

The Clinical Research Facility is a purpose built clinical space containing innovative facilities, equipment, and experienced staff to enable early-phase clinical research in healthy adults and patients with acute, complex, and long-term conditions.

We deliver clinical trials developing ground-breaking treatment for a broad range of medical conditions.

As this is a Band 6 CRP role previous clinical research experience is essential.

The Clinical Research Practitioner is an independent practitioner working within the multidisciplinary clinical research facility team. Responsibilities include co-ordination of care of patients on trials, collection of trial data, collection and preparation of biological samples, education of patients and colleagues.

The post holder will understand clinical trial governance and possess practical skills relating to setting up and running a study safely and efficiently. Staff will continue to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to their portfolio under management. The post-holder will be expected to work flexibly in support of staff on leave or in response to a continually changing portfolio of studies.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

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A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


The postholder willprovideday to day support of on-going clinical trials and other studies. Their overall supervision will be directed byProf Burns, but on a day-to-daybasis they will work primarily withHIV and Vaccine clinical trial research teams. The postholder will be central to the effective running of the wider group. An exact breakdown of percentage time spent in different duties is impossible togiventhe fluctuating nature of clinic visits for clinicalresearchhowever it isanticipatedthat the successful applicant will undertake 3-4 clinical trial clinics per week seeing patientsparticipatingin clinical trials as per trial protocol.Outside of these responsibilities it is expected that the post-holder will develop their own clinical research project as well asparticipateinundergraduate and postgraduate teaching. If they do not already hold a higherdegreethen creating pilot data/fellowship applicationto register for a PHD would beencouraged.Theclinical research project(s)should be withinHIV/infectious diseases/STIs and related conditionsand will beunder the guidance and supervision of senior academic staff.

Main duties and responsibilities:
• Day to day support of on-going clinical trials and other studies.
• Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Development of own clinical research projects.
• Under Consultant supervision, to be responsible for the clinical care of patients attending the HIV/ID service including those participating in the clinical trials liaising with colleagues to ensure they receive the best standard of clinical care.
• Participation in HIV/ID on call rota (optional & subject to experience).

The HIV service provided by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recognised as an international Centre of Excellence for HIV care. It serves the inpatient and outpatient needs of over 3000 people with HIV and has the largest cohort of women with HIV in the country. It has an inpatient HIV unit and runs specialist consultant-led clinics within the department including in viral hepatitis, TB, cardiology, renal disease, rheumatology, ageing and frailty, chronic fatigue, lipid disorders, AIN,gynaecologyand psychiatry. For stable patients on medication e-clinics are in place, which are both Doctor and Nurse led. Care in all areas of medicine is increasingly being provided at a network level and the department is active in developing and strengthening links with our clinical colleagues across the North Central London Network. The HIV department has a dedicated researchteamand many patients are involved inclinicaltrials including those for new antivirals, primary HIV infections andquestionnaire basedstudies.

More recently, the Royal Free hasestablisheda dedicated vaccine trial research team. This team successfully delivered on large scale Covid vaccine trials during the pandemic. The vaccine trials team have morelarge-scalevaccine trials (Phase 1 through to 3) about to open and others on the horizon. The post-holder will help support delivery and oversight of these trials.

More detailed job description and person specification documents are available in the documents section.


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research in Rheumatology to support clinical research within the Scleroderma Research Programme This twelve-month clinical research fellow post is available from September 2024.

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain experience working in a major internationally renowned scleroderma centre. It will provide training in clinical trials and translational medicine as well as scleroderma and its major complications. It would suit someone at the end of their rheumatology training who wishes to gain experience in clinical trials, or an individual considering a career in rheumatology wishing to obtain more exposure to the speciality in an exciting and stimulating academic environment.







The successful applicant will provide day to day support of on-going clinical trials and other studies. The clinical and research priorities of this post are those related to work as a co-investigator in clinical trials and other observational cohort studies to support and assist the principal investigators though appropriate delegated responsibilities. It is however expected that the fellow will also have opportunity for personal research and other clinical work in rheumatology.

The post holder will join a team of trainees and consultants in the Scleroderma service. Duties will include, under consultant supervision, clinical care of patients attending the Scleroderma services including those participating in the clinical trials and liaising with colleagues to ensure they receive the best standard of clinical care. The post holder will work in the capacity of Registrar.

Training in Scleroderma is provided and there are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.

The clinical research fellow will be available to work on clinical research projects in scleroderma, and General Rheumatology. This post provides medical support for clinical trials including academic and commercial studies that focus on cutting edge novel therapies for scleroderma and its organ-based complications, including pulmonary hypertension and digital ulcers. In addition to undertaking research work in clinical trials, the post-holder will receive outstanding opportunities to train in the management of complex connective tissue diseases and be involved in a vigorous and highly successful translational research programme in scleroderma, managing their own project. The post holder will also be expected to cover General Rheumatology trials.


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

Always maintain a professional behaviour and always promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, in line with World Class Care values. Work as an expert clinical nurse specialist within the LSD MDT. Provide expert knowledge, advice and clinical support to patients, carers and health professionals in the care and management of patients with LSD. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and healthcare professionals. Establish close liaison and communication with and between all disciplines involved in the care of the patients to facilitate a coordinated pathway between hospital departments, primary care and tertiary centres. Provide signposting of patients for appropriate clinical review. Provide a problem-solving approach in the management of complications of treatment, using expert knowledge of treatments and side effects. Undertake all procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to. Collect, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records. Initiates patient care planning and pathways to meet the specific needs of all patients. Clinical activity including administration of infusions and delivery of clinical care to LSDU patients. Respond to clinical situations utilising clinical judgement and decision making to initiate appropriate interventions and treatment for patients. Ensure oversight and participate in managing the Homecare therapies workload and prescriptions to ensure safe, quality homecare for patients. Use sound clinical knowledge and judgement to ensure all necessary medical matters are communicated with allied health professionals concerned. Refer to new services or for investigations as necessary. Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors. 1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH PATIENTS Provide/supervise intensive monitoring and surveillance of the patient and is responsible with the clinical lead/PI for assessing, escalating, and reporting any adverse or unexpected events. Acts as key nurse and demonstrate clinical expertise for patients exposed to novel treatments, procedures and investigations as dictated by the approved clinical trial protocol. Within this provides/ supervises intensive monitoring and surveillance of the patient and is responsible with the PI for assessing, escalating, and reporting any adverse or unexpected events. To work closely with Chief Investigators and Principal Investigators responsible for a specific trial. Co-ordinate and conduct appropriate local, national, international phase I, II and III clinical trials utilising knowledge in clinical research methodology, epidemiology, pharmacology, and critical appraisal including setting up a trial, organising feasibility meetings and managing the site initiation visits. Coordinates and monitors the care of all patients on clinical trials as follows: o Participates in identifying potential patients for trials and reviews referrals from other members of the clinical team. Evaluates eligibility of patients. o Deliver clinical trials in line with trial protocol. o Ensure all pre-study tests are undertaken and results obtained. o Provides written and verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical trials. o Acts as patient advocate and assists in obtaining informed consent and advising the patient of any amendments to the protocol. o Advises in decisions concerning the treatment, timing of visits and sampling and follow up of patients as per protocol. o Systematically document patient information via the Trust electronic record system and in relevant research reports o Collects and prepares biological samples as per protocol in trials where this is required and/or supports the training of suitably qualified laboratory staff. o Liaises with pharmacy regarding the administration of clinical and trial medication o Ensures regular checking and maintenance of relevant equipment o If applicable to clinical setting, participates on the out of hours on call services (see footnote) o Contribute to protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies, and clinical guidelines for others to use in practice. o Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care through the development of protocols and care pathways.

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under supervision to provide assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients participating in a clinical research trial. To be able to independently provide very brief advice on lifestyle advice, including physical activity, smoking cessation and weight management. 2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS Ensuring all research enquiries are effectively managed by being successfully resolved or escalated to the Trial Coordinator within a prompt timescale Ensuring all relevant people are informed and an appropriate record is maintained Liaising and effectively communicating at all levels using written, oral and electronic methods Using tact and sensitivity to deal with difficult issues. Ensure that research participants are booked appropriately following recruitment into a clinical trial. To develop an appropriate, therapeutic relationship with patients built on good customer relations, an appreciation of cultural diversity and improving the patient experience. To clearly document and communicate any interventions in the relevant patient records and sign in accordance with local policy. To recognise and report changes in priorities of patient care and takes a proactive approach to responding to and reporting needs. Collate clinical data and check records for completeness, notifying the Service Manager immediately of any potential breaches, omissions or inconsistencies. 3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Participate and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This may require undertaking project work as directed, including obtaining information from the Internet or other sources and collating and reporting data in order to produce reports and spreadsheets. 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES Manual handling will include the carrying of paperwork, equipment and files within the office and clincial environment; this may be required on a daily basis. To be aware of and ensure that all office and research resources are used efficiently. 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING Report immediately to the screening management team any other observed errors, omissions, potential breaches or deviation from the agreed quality protocols. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES Establish an effective network with all team members and other disciplines within the service. To have experience working with complex NHS computer systems Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. To ensure accuracy and data integrity of statistical data. 7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Undertake and keep up to date with ICH GCP training. Have awareness of the research cycle Under supervision, be able to collect research data both quantitative and qualitative Under supervision, be able to analyse data Reflect upon learning through didactic learning opportunities, clinical supervision, application of practical research skills and experience of dissemination skills Understand the role of research and experience the day-to-day life of clinical academics gaining practical experience of 3D printing for health research

Responsible for the long-term strategic planning of the service provision of the facility as part of the management team of the CCGTT Responsible for the development and establishment of CAR-T and Vector manufacturing projects within the CCGTT Provide clinical guidance to the development project team regarding design, development, and evaluation of products. Support and advise the CCGTT Director in establishment of Vector Manufacturing Facility. Provide clinical expertise and governance support for the adoption of delivery for Cell based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Attendance of weekly managerial meetings, and monthly Senior Management Management meetings. Support for CCGTT Governance within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Responsible for leading grant funded applications to support CCGTT development projects

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The R&D Theme Lead Research Nurse is an experienced independent specialist practitioner working in partnership with the R&D theme clinical director to lead the delivery and growth of clinical research within the Theme and across the wider R and D structure. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership and line management to research staff within the theme. The post holder will have joint responsibility with the R&D theme clinical director for overseeing the management and delivery of research studies in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that all studies are delivered to high research and clinical governance standards. The post holders responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the research delivery teams providing support, education and professional development of junior research staff ensuring that support is provided to the relevant consultants and their teams within the academic department. The Lead Research Nurse will support the Head of Research Nursing to promote and oversee the development of nursing research within Research and Development. This will include collaboration with other senior nurses and research managers to develop and implement a nursing and AHP research strategy. The post holder will also work with the R&D theme portfolio manager on the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials. The post holder will collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials. The post holder will ensure co-ordination and promotion of education of ward staff and multi-disciplinary team members in other relevant areas involved in clinical trials; participate in relevant committees in order to promote the work of nurses working on clinical trials as well as support of academic studies across the department. The post holder will also be expected to have specialist skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and disease site. In addition to managerial responsibilities the post holder will occasionally work in clinical practice contributing to the clinical work of the research team as required. This will include education of patients and colleagues, screening and recruitment of eligible patients, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data, the administration of experimental agents and monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will act as a resource for multi-disciplinary staff and junior team members and be involved in education programmes and audit. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate. The post holder will work with the North Thames LCRN Research Lead to ensure all trials are run according to the protocol, current national law; local guidelines and procedures; following the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) and that all members of the research team are working within these frameworks.

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


The R&D Theme Lead Research Nurse is an experienced independent specialist practitioner working in partnership with the R&D theme clinical director to lead the delivery and growth of clinical research within Oncology and across the wider R and D structure. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership and line management to research staff within the oncology theme.

The post holder’s responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the research delivery teams providing support, education and professional development of junior research staff ensuring that support is provided to the relevant consultants and their teams within the academic department.

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our Oncology services are provided for an area with about 2.5 million people. The directorate is continually looking at how it can improve patient care and make the best use of the staff and facilities we have. We offer a range NIHR Portfolio adopted observational, interventional, commercial as well as investigator led studies to our oncology patients.

The R&D Theme Lead Research Nurse is an experienced independent specialist practitioner working in partnership with the R&D theme clinical director to lead the delivery and growth of clinical research within the Theme and across the wider R and D structure. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership and line management to research staff within the theme.

The post holder will have joint responsibility with the R&D theme clinical director for overseeing the management and delivery of research studies in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that all studies are delivered to high research and clinical governance standards.

The post holder’s responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the research delivery teams providing support, education and professional development of junior research staff ensuring that support is provided to the relevant consultants and their teams within the academic department.

The Lead Research Nurse will support the Head of Research Nursing to promote and oversee the development of nursing research within Research and Development. This will include collaboration with other senior nurses and research managers to develop and implement a nursing and AHP research strategy.

The post holder will also work with the R&D theme portfolio manager on the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials. The post holder will collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.

The post holder will ensure co-ordination and promotion of education of ward staff and multi-disciplinary team members in other relevant areas involved in clinical trials; participate in relevant committees in order to promote the work of nurses working on clinical trials as well as support of academic studies across the department. The post holder will also be expected to have specialist skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and disease site.

In addition to managerial responsibilities the post holder will occasionally work in clinical practice contributing to the clinical work of the research team as required. This will include education of patients and colleagues, screening and recruitment of eligible patients, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data, the administration of experimental agents and monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will act as a resource for multi-disciplinary staff and junior team members and be involved in education programmes and audit. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient’s advocate.

The post holder will work with the North Thames LCRN Research Lead to ensure all trials are run according to the protocol, current national law; local guidelines and procedures; following the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) and that all members of the research team are working within these frameworks.


This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024

This is an exciting opportunity bridging discovery and clinical research of virus immunology in state-of-the-art UCL IIT and RF.


Supervised by Dr Fink, the postholder willprocess primary samples, andundertake original research,performing analyses and experiments on patient specimensas part of ongoing research projects within the Fink lab and IIT.The postholder willassistin management of the Fink lab.Key active projects in the Fink lab focus on immunophenotypingthe interferon signalling pathwaysofprimary immune cellsin populations with impaired anti-viral immunity and vaccine responses (older populations, people living with chronic virus infections, and people living with organ failure).

The applicant will also receive training in the high-throughput Gyros immunoassay technology. Experience of flow cytometry would bevery valuableto anypotential applicant although there will be opportunity to learn these skills ina state-of-the-artimmunologyinstitution.





The rolewill provide technical support between the clinical site of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) and the Fink lab based within the neighbouringInsituteof Immunity and Transplantation(IIT).The role holder will work closely with the immunology and virology research groups within the IIT, and diverse clinical collaborators including liver and renal transplant units, virology,hepatologyand the Ian Charleson Day Centre.

The Fink lab forms part of the Institute of Immunity and Transplantation (Pears Building) within the Division of Infection and Immunity, UCL. The Institute of Immunity and Transplantation (IIT) brings together a critical mass of more than 20 world-class research groups working at the forefront of translational immunology. Work within the IIT aims to translate advances in the understanding of the immune system to improved therapies for patients. The Institute’s close links to the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust provides an excellent interface between science and medicine. For more information about the IIT please visit:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/immunity-transplantation/. There will be opportunity within the post toacquirenew laboratory skills fromthe wider collaborative groupwitinthe IIT, attendingand presentingatdivisional and group level research meetings.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024