Clinical Research Assistant/ Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant / Research Nurse (Stroke) to support research delivery across the stroke portfolio. The role works with the Lead Research Practitioner and other nurses to ensure high-quality data collection and patient care.

The post requires a science graduate or registered health professional, with experience in stroke settings and clinical research delivery.

Qualifications

• Science Graduate, Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional e.g. Physio, OT, SLT, Clinical Psychologist
• Registered on the AHCS Clinical Research Practitioner Directory or Register
• NMC Registered Nurse
• Experience of working in a stroke setting
• Clinical research delivery experience
• Experience in preparing for SIVs and monitoring visits
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research including data collection, data management, preparation, storage and analysis of samples and submission of data generated to scientific meetings
• Prepare and administer investigational medicinal products as per trial protocol
• Ensure clinical trials are run in accordance with ICH-GCP, trial protocols, Trust policies and regulatory standards
• Demonstrate willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment

Skills

Stroke care experience

Clinical research delivery

Phlebotomy & cannulation

Communication

Education

Science Graduate

AHCS Clinical Research Practitioner Directory

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant/ Research Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Stroke Research Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8395379-A

Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

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Band 5: Clinical Research Assistant / Research Nurse (Stroke)

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant / Research Nurse to join the Stroke Research Centre is available at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role will support research delivery to all clinical studies on the portfolio in line with the aims of the National Institute for Health Research and the North London Research Delivery Network.

This post is open to science graduates, registered nurses and all allied healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work closely with the Lead Research Practitioner and fellow research practitioners and nurses to ensure successful research delivery to the stroke portfolio. The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating research including data collection, data management, preparation, storage and analysis of samples and submission of data generated to scientific meetings.

The registered research nurse will be expected to prepare and administer investigational medicinal products as per trial protocol. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that clinical trials are run in accordance with ICH-GCP, research protocols, Trust policies, local SOPs and all other regulatory standards.

Ideally, the post-holder will have experience in stroke care and of working in a clinical research environment. The post-holder will need to demonstrate willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment

Working for our organisation

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 ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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

• Science Graduate, Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional e.g. Physio, OT, SLT, Clinical Psychologist
• Registered on the AHCS Clinical Research Practitioner Directory or Register
• NMC Registered Nurse

Experience

• Experience of working in a stroke setting
• Clinical research delivery experience
• Experience in preparing for SIVs and monitoring visits
• Experience of formal / informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills and Abilities

Communication

• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of engagement in training opportunities
• Demonstrates evidence of continuous career progression

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality

Specific Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed.

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Name Marilena Marinescu Job title Lead Research Practitioner Email address [e-mail]

Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact:
Lead Research Practitioner – Marilena Marinescu [e-mail]