Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London is seeking a Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner to coordinate oncology clinical trials. The role involves educating patients about trials and supporting a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a post-registration oncology qualification, clinical trials experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,419 to £55,046 per year.

Qualifications

• Clinical trials experience for Clinical Trial Practitioner or Research Nurse applicants.
• Significant experience of working in cancer.
• Experience in teaching patients and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical trials.
• Act as primary point of contact for patients.
• Educate the multidisciplinary team about clinical trials.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Ability to prioritize workload

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Ability to work under pressure

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent

Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science

Tools

Research-oriented PC software

Job description

Overview

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The closing date is 23 October 2025

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 in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in oncology and haematology. 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, and to provide patients with information to help them make informed choices about involvement in clinical trials, 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

• 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.
• Apply critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.
• Demonstrate autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and their family during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
• Coordinate and monitor the care of patients on clinical trials.
• Educate the multidisciplinary team about the portfolio of clinical trials.
• Act as a primary point of contact for patients in specific trials.
• Educate patients and families about clinical trials, including the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow‑up plan.
• Develop programs of care for patients taking part in clinical trials.
• Provide mentorship to data managers and clinical trial practitioners.
• Provide 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.
• Practice as a research nurse to 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
• 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.

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per year inclusive of HCAS

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 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

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.

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