Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner to manage and coordinate clinical trials. The role requires autonomy, collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, and a strong focus on patient education and advocacy. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification and experience in clinical trials. Join a highly regarded institution dedicated to top-quality patient care and research.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Autonomy in managing clinical trials.
• Experience in coordinating research projects.
• Ability to educate patients about clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical trials.
• Monitor patient care during trials.
• Ensure compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Coordination of care

Data collection

Collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and management of 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 on trials, collecting and preparing biological samples, collecting trial data, and monitoring side effects of treatments. The post holder will develop specialized skills related to clinical trials and relevant disease sites, and will be expected to inform and advocate for patients considering trial participation.

The role is clinically based, supporting research in Gastrointestinal Oncology, with cross-cover for other tumor areas.

Research Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct in-house, commercial, and non-commercial phase I, II, and III clinical trials.
• Create and maintain protocol files and patient information sheets/consent forms.
• Ensure documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.
• Evaluate research protocols critically.
• Ensure completion of trial case report forms within guidelines.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Coordinate and monitor patient care on trials, including identifying eligible patients, obtaining pre-study tests, and obtaining informed consent.

UCLH is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, providing a wide range of specialist services across eight sites, including cancer, neurological, and infectious diseases. We are committed to top-quality patient care, education, and research, and pride ourselves on our 'One Team' ethos and core values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Join the best NHS trust to work for in England, as voted by our staff. We support flexible working arrangements. For more details, visit: Flexible working and Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025.