Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse to coordinate and manage a portfolio of oncology clinical trials across multiple sites.

The role requires teaching patients and staff, coordinating care, collecting samples and trial data, and monitoring for drug effects, with opportunities to develop specialised trial skills and act as patient advocate.

Qualifications

• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent.
• Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register.
• Competence in research-oriented PC software (Access/Excel).
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage in-house, commercial and non-commercial trials (Phase I–III) in oncology.
• Educate patients and colleagues about trials and obtain informed consent where applicable.
• Document trial data per ICH GCP guidelines and ensure CRFs are complete.
• Provide cross-cover for other research nurses and trial staff.
• Support cross-site collaboration across UCLH sites.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent

Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register

Tools

Access/Excel

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

The closing date is 16 November 2026

1 FTE - 12-month fixed term contract (secondment) - If the successful candidate wishes to take up the fixed-term contract as a secondment, they will need to obtain agreement from their substantive line manager.

2 FTE - 12-month fixed term contract

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 malignancies.

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 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.

The post is clinically based to support research in Lower Gi ( Colorectal /Pancreatic) Oncology, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for other tumour areas.

Main duties of the job

Researcho Coordinates and conducts in-house, commercial and non-commercial national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials..

• Creates and maintains files of current protocols and patient information sheets/consent forms in the appropriate clinics and departments.
• Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.
• Applies critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.
• Ensures trial case report forms are completed in conformance with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines.

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 Hospital
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo
• 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.

Job responsibilities

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

Clinical Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare 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 as follows:

• Participates in identifying potential patients for trials.
• Evaluates eligibility of potential patients.
• Ensures all pre-study tests are undertaken and results obtained.
• Acts as patient advocate and assists in obtaining informed consent in the first instance and as the trial progresses/unfolds.
• Registers/randomises patients onto study protocols.
• Provides general written and verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical trials and detailed education regarding the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment and investigations, side effects, self-care and follow-up for specific clinical trials.
• Participates in decisions concerning the treatment of patients on trials in accordance with the protocol.
• Where appropriate provides direct patient care within the expanded role of clinical trials (e.g. advanced history taking, toxicity and response evaluation skills, administration of experimental agents, etc).
• Systematically documents patient information in the medical notes.
• Schedules follow-up appointments, consistent with protocol guidelines.
• Collects and prepares biological samples as per protocol.

Communication Educates 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.Management 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 as directed by the Clinical Trials Manager. To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident, serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure.Professional Adheres to Trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols. Research nurses to practice at all times and remain up to date professionally in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct (if applicable)

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.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
• Clinical trials experience Clinical trials experience For Research Nurse applicants
• Significant experience of working in cancer
• Clinical trials experience For Research Nurse applicantsExperience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties

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

£47,951 to £56,863 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS