Job summary The major responsibility of the post is to be a clinical specialist nurse for the growing cohort of patients with ATTR amyloidosis whilst coordinating and participating in a range of clinical research studies/trials of exciting novel disease-modifying therapies. Main duties of the job The NAC Senior Research Nurse is an expert nurse within the Trust for the conduct of clinical trials, academic research and studies within the amyloidosis research unit. The SRN works in a collaborative role in conjunction with Principal Investigators, co investigators and all staff involved in the care and supervision of patients enrolled on trials, in the safe set up and recruitment to trials and in direct collaboration with clinical and academic teams recruiting to locally approved studies. Within this there is the need for visibility, expert communication and teaching skills to engender understanding and support for the research process in Amyloidosis. The SRN is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of studies in NAC, manages junior staff and leads in all communication to support recruitment, the reporting of clinical events and the collection of quality controlled data. The SRN will represent the Trust in working with external commercial, charities and funding bodies in the delivery of the trials under their management. About us North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospital here Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 391-RFL-7113938 Job locations Royal Free Hampstead site Pond Street London NW3 2QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential Healthcare Professional qualification with current registration Recognised research module/ qualification or equivalent cardiology short courses and accredited updates Recognised teaching module/ qualification Completed/working towards Masters degree in cardiology or a related field Experience Essential Significant post registration nursing experience Adequate experience of working in Clinical Research Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff Experience in delivering evidence based practice Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner Experience of acting as a patient advocate Experience working as a mentor/ clinical teaching Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given Desirable Line Management Experience Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation Skills and aptitudes Essential Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties Demonstrates evidence of professional development Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally Proven ability to work effectively under pressure Computer literacy and experience creating databases Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Displays enthusiastic nature Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential Healthcare Professional qualification with current registration Recognised research module/ qualification or equivalent cardiology short courses and accredited updates Recognised teaching module/ qualification Completed/working towards Masters degree in cardiology or a related field Experience Essential Significant post registration nursing experience Adequate experience of working in Clinical Research Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff Experience in delivering evidence based practice Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner Experience of acting as a patient advocate Experience working as a mentor/ clinical teaching Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given Desirable Line Management Experience Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation Skills and aptitudes Essential Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties Demonstrates evidence of professional development Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally Proven ability to work effectively under pressure Computer literacy and experience creating databases Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Displays enthusiastic nature Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free Hampstead site Pond Street London NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free Hampstead site Pond Street London NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Free Hampstead site, Pond Street, NW3 2QG London, United Kingdom