Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 48.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is recruiting a Clinical Trial Practitioner / Research Nurse (NHS AfC Band 6) for 12 months. The role involves coordinating phase II/III oncology trials across in-house and national sites, with 37.5 hours weekly.

You will educate patients, collect data, manage trial documentation to ICH GCP standards, and mentor junior staff. This is a challenging, autonomous position within a multidisciplinary team.

Formación

• 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).

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and monitor care of patients on trials.
• Register and randomise patients onto study protocols.
• Educate patients and families about clinical trials and informed consent.
• Ensure trial data documentation per ICH GCP guidelines.
• Mentor data managers and provide cross-cover within the trials unit.

Conocimientos

Computer literacy

Written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Mentorship

Leadership

Educación

Post registration oncology qualification

Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register

Access/Excel proficiency

Herramientas

Access

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Cancer Clinical Trials Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (2 are Fixed Term Contracts and 1 is a secondment cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8402656

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

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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 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 Lower Gi ( Colorectal /Pancreatic) Oncology, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for other tumour areas.

Main duties of the job

Research

• 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.

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.

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.
• 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).

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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 applicants
• Experience 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

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.

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