Senior Research Practitioner | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Band 6 Research Trials Practitioner to join their Centre of Medical Imaging Research Team. The role involves clinical and research responsibilities, requiring effective communication and teamwork skills. Join a reputable organization focused on top-quality patient care and research. The position is suitable for dynamic, patient-centered individuals. The application closes on Monday 11 Aug 2025.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and teamwork skills required.
• Dynamic, patient-centered approach necessary.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries from potential participants.
• Pre-screen potential participants by phone.
• Obtain informed consent and conduct screenings.
• Arrange and attend MRI scans and clinic visits.
• Serve as a point of contact for trial participants.
• Complete trial forms for data entry.
• Manage and facilitate participant visits.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Research Trials Practitioner to join the Centre of Medical Imaging (CMI) Research Team at UCLH. We are seeking a dynamic, patient-centered individual looking for an engaging challenge.

The role involves a combination of clinical and research responsibilities. You will serve as a point of contact for study Principal Investigators, sponsors, and patients across UCLH sites, requiring effective communication and teamwork skills.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Responding to enquiries from potential participants
2. Pre-screening potential participants by phone and arranging screening visits
3. Obtaining informed consent and conducting screening
4. Arranging and attending MRI scans and other clinic visits across UCLH sites
5. Serving as a point of contact for trial participants
6. Completing trial forms and ensuring prompt data entry into online databases
7. Managing and facilitating participant visits

UCLH is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population with a focus on top-quality patient care, education, and research. We operate across eight sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others, providing specialized services in various medical fields.

For more details on the person specification and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Join us and be part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, as ranked by our staff in the NHS staff survey. UCLH values flexible working arrangements. To learn more, visit: Flexible working. Discover what makes UCLH a great place to work at: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Monday 11 Aug 2025.