Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Research Nurse to join the Infection Division. This role involves recruiting participants, managing research data, and contributing to infectious disease studies such as TB and Influenza. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills. This position offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, emphasizing teamwork and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Prior research experience not required; enthusiasm for research and willingness to learn are valued.
• Key skills include excellent communication, organisation, and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants.
• Obtain consent from participants.
• Collect samples.
• Manage study data.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Patient-centred care

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a one-year fixed-term Band 6 Research Nurse role within the Infection Division at University College London Hospital (UCLH). The post holder will join a multidisciplinary team of UCLH and UCL staff, based in the Infection Clinical Research Hub (ICRH). The Research Department of Infection (RDI) is a leader in research and teaching on pathogen biology, immune regulation, and translational medicine.

Role Description

Working with world‑class experts, you will contribute to advancing infectious disease research—covering topics for example: TB, Influenza, and tropical diseases. In this role, you will collaborate with clinicians and academics to manage both observational and interventional research projects, recruiting patients and healthy volunteers. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with a variety of infectious diseases and work as part of a dynamic, innovative research team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants
• Obtain consent
• Collect samples
• Manage study data

Communicate efficiently with internal colleagues and sponsoring organisations and develop specialised skills related to clinical trials, therapies and relevant diseases. Support patients and volunteers to make informed choices is essential, with a focus on advocacy and clear information sharing. The role also involves reporting to the lead research nurse and Matron, collaborating closely with University College London (UCL), and obtaining an honorary UCL contract.

Qualifications

Prior research experience is not required; enthusiasm for research and willingness to learn are valued. Excellent communication, organisation and patient‑centred care skills are key for success in this role.

Team and Work Environment

UCLH is a university teaching NHS trust dedicated to training future clinicians, nurses and AHP, and bringing the benefits of research to the public. As part of ICRH, you will collaborate within a close‑knit team—research nurses, study manager, lead nurse, and Professor of Infection—supporting cutting‑edge, world‑class infectious disease research. The team fosters an atmosphere of support, inclusivity, safety and teamwork, ensuring members feel valued and empowered. We are proud of our contributions to research and always strive to work collaboratively as #one team.