Research Nurse

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System in London is seeking a senior Research Nurse to oversee respiratory trials with a focus on interstitial lung disease. Candidates must be UK registered nurses with at least 2 years of experience in clinical research and excellent communication and organisational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a prestigious NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in clinical research.
• Registered nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee respiratory trials with a focus on interstitial lung disease.
• Manage care of patients enrolled in trials alongside a multidisciplinary team.
• Support and collaborate with respiratory consultants and nurses.

Skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of GCP

Cannulation

Database experience

Education

Masters Degree or MSc modules

Registered Nurse Part 1, 2

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research Nurse

The closing date is 06 August 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated senior research nurse to oversee respiratory trials, with a focus on interstitial lung disease. The successful applicant will work on a variety of studies, and will work alongside the multidisciplinary team in order to manage the care of patients enrolled onto these trials.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be a UK registered nurse, have a minimum of 2 years' experience in clinical research, and ideally have some knowledge of interstitial lung disease. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential and a flexible working approach is a key element to this role.

The successful candidate will be supported by a hardworking and motivated team of respiratory consultants and respiratory nurses. The post is a fixed term contract to cov er maternity leave.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Completed/completing Masters Degree or modules at MSc level

Experience

• Post registration experience in same specialty

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Computer literacy, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Knowledge of GCP and research governance.
• Cannulation.
• Knowledge/experience of working with databases.

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
• Reflective in Practice
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
• Evidence of ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Published articles / poster presentations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS