The post holder will be a dedicated member of the Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Research Nurse Network and will have responsibility for leading a portfolio of MND clinical trials and managing junior trials staff at the King’s MND Research and Care Centre, Denmark Hill. The Research Nurse Network provides a strong foundation for peer support and shared learning. The network meets monthly, offering a forum to exchange best practice, troubleshoot challenges related to trial set‑up and recruitment, and strengthen consistency across sites. These meetings also serve as an important space for information sharing and engagement with Principal Investigators, helping nurses deepen their understanding of trial processes and pathways
Further responsibilities will include recruiting and consenting patients, supporting patients throughout the study and education of patients and colleagues. The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites. 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.
- Work autonomously to manage a portfolio of studies ensuring trial protocols are adhered to in line with good clinical practice.
- Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials through liaison with principal/sub- investigators, Clinical nurse specialists and members of the MDT.
- To recruit and consent patients in line with specific eligibility criteria following research governance principles regarding informed consent.
- To support patients and coordinate the care pathway throughout the study.
- To monitor the side effects of drugs and patient safety and report them as per protocol and good clinical practice.
- To facilitate and organise the collection of questionnaires and patient-reported outcome measures.
- To maintain records and file in order. Ensuring all relevant information is documented in the patient’s medical and nursing notes.
- To contribute to patient and public engagement activities.
- To refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary MND team at KCH where appropriate and when is required.
- To ensure the well-being of study participants as the primary concern of research practice.
- To develop and maintain clinical skills relevant to the clinical research area (e.g, phlebotomy and cannulation).
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.
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