Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

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Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

The closing date is 26 February 2026

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising of in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in oncology and haematology.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will be expected to develop specialized 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.

The post is clinically based to support research in all oncology and haematological malignancies, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for members of the team.

Main duties of the job

• To coordinate and conduct in-house, commercial and non-commercial national and international Phase I, II and III clinical trials.
• Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.
• Applying critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.
• Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and his/her family during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
• Coordinates and monitors the care of patients on clinical trials.
• Educates the multidisciplinary team about portfolio of clinical trials.
• To act as a primary point of contact for patients in specific trials.
• Educates patient and family about clinical trials, including the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow up plan.
• Develops programs of care for patients taking part in clinical trials.
• Mentorship to data managers and clinical trial practitioners.
• Provides cross cover for other research nurses, trial practitioners, data managers and assistants working in the clinical trials unit.
• Promote a safe environment and patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident, serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure.
• Research nurses to practice at all times and remain up to date professionally in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications

• NMC First level registration or equivalent relevant degree for research nurse applicants
• Basic computer literacy
• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent
• For Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants: Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access/Excel)

Experience

• Clinical trials experience For Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants
• Significant experience of working in cancer
• Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
• Clinical trials experience For Research Nurse applicants
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative and prioritise
• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.

Communication

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearPer Annum Inclusive of HCAS