Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in London is seeking a Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner to coordinate oncology clinical trials. The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient care and compliance with research protocols. A nursing degree and experience in clinical trials are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care and groundbreaking research.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting clinical trials, preferably in oncology.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of ICH GCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical research portfolio in oncology.
• Monitor patient care during trials and collect trial data.
• Educate patients and colleagues about trial participation.

Skills

Clinical trials coordination

Patient advocacy

Data collection

Oncology knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Case report forms

Job description

Job overview

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national, and international phase II and III clinical trials in oncology malignancies.

Responsibilities include educating patients and colleagues, coordinating patient care during trials, collecting and preparing biological samples, gathering trial data, and monitoring side effects of treatments. The post requires developing specialized skills related to clinical trials, therapies, and disease sites. The post holder should be capable of helping patients make informed decisions about trial participation by providing advice and acting as their advocate.

The role is clinically based to support research in Gastrointestinal Oncology, with flexibility to cover other tumor areas as needed.

Main duties of the job

Research

• Coordinate and conduct in-house, commercial, and non-commercial phase I, II, and III clinical trials.
• Maintain files of protocols and patient information sheets/consent forms.
• Ensure documentation of trial data complies with ICH GCP guidelines.
• Evaluate research protocols critically.
• Complete case report forms in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines within set timelines.

Clinical

• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet patient needs.
• Coordinate and monitor patient care during trials, including:
• Identifying potential trial participants.
• Evaluating eligibility.
• Ensuring pre-study tests are completed.
• Acting as patient advocate and assisting with informed consent processes.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) serves a diverse population with complex healthcare needs. We aim to deliver high-quality patient care, education, and research across multiple sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others. We specialize in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases, supported by advanced facilities and services.

Our staff embody a 'One Team' ethos, with core values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are recognized as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in England.