Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term Contract End Date 31-03-2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-7700
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Practitioner/ Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Research Practitioner/ Research Nurse to join the Stroke Research Centre is available at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role will support research delivery to all clinical studies on the portfolio in line with the aims of the National Institute for Health Research and the North London Research Delivery Network.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with the Lead Research Practitioner and the Academic Research Lead to ensure successful research delivery to the stroke portfolio.
The post-holder will be responsible for identification and enrolment of eligible patients onto clinical trials from the Emergency Stroke Unit and the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The post-holder will be expected to register / randomise patients onto study protocols and to prepare and administer investigational medicinal products as per trial protocol. The post holder will be responsible to ensure clinical trials are run in accordance with ICH-GCP, research protocols, Trust policies, local SOPs and all other regulatory standards.
Experience of working in a clinical research environment is essential for the role; ideally, the post-holder will have experience in a stroke environment. Nursing registration would be an advantage. The post-holder will need to demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
Working for our organisation
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
- Science Graduate, Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional e.g. Physio, OT, SLT, Clinical Psychologist
- Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register, or working towards this
- Adequate post registration / qualification experience
- Specialist knowledge in a stroke setting or in the implementation and conduct of randomised trials.
- In date ICH GCP certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post-registration nursing / CRP experience
- Clinical research delivery experience
- Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
- Experience of formal / informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit / quality
- Computer literacy
Communication
Essential criteria
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion essential criteria.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of and principles of infection control in a clinical environment.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marilena Marinescu
- Job title
- Lead Research Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
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