Research Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Research Nurse to join their Infection Division. The role involves recruiting participants, conducting research, and supporting patients and volunteers in making informed choices. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience with infectious diseases. Excellent communication, organisation, and patient-centred care skills are essential for success in this innovative research environment.

Qualifications

• Key skills include communication, organisation, and patient-centered care.
• Enthusiasm for research and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants, obtain consent, collect samples, and manage study data.
• Communicate with internal colleagues and sponsoring organisations.
• Support patients and volunteers in making informed choices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Patient-centred care

Enthusiasm for research

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.

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

As a key member of the Infection Clinical Research Hub (ICRH) team, you will operate as an autonomous research nurse within a multidisciplinary group. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, obtaining consent, collecting samples, and managing study data. You will communicate efficiently with both internal colleagues and sponsoring organisations and develop specialised skills related to clinical trials, therapies, and relevant diseases. Supporting 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. 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.

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—including research nurses, study manager, lead nurse, under Professor of Infection. All who work together to support 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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Michelle Berkeley
Job title: Research Nurse Lead
Email address: [e-mail]