# Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse practitioner
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Limited Funding)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-08T16:22:19.328Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Oncology/Clinical_Oncology-v8067545
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8067545?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner

Cancer Clinical Trials Team

Band 6

12-month fixed term contract

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team.  The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising of in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in oncology malignancies.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient’s advocate.

The post is clinically based to support research in Lung Oncology and Breast Oncology, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for other tumour areas.

### Main duties of the job

Research

Coordinates and conducts in-house, commercial and non-commercial national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials..

Creates and maintains files of current protocols and patient information sheets/consent forms in the appropriate clinics and departments.

Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.

Applies critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.

Ensures trial case report forms are completed in conformance with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines.

### 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?

## Job Details

Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner

Cancer Clinical Trials Team

Band 6

12-month fixed term contract

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising of in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in oncology malignancies.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient’s advocate.

The post is clinically based to support research in Lung Oncology and Breast Oncology, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for other tumour areas.

## Job Description

Research

Coordinates and conducts in-house, commercial and non-commercial national and international phase I, II and III clinical trials..

Creates and maintains files of current protocols and patient information sheets/consent forms in the appropriate clinics and departments.

Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.

Applies critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.

Ensures trial case report forms are completed in conformance with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines.

## 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

### Values

**Essential**

- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Clinical trial experience for Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants
- Experience in delivering evidence-based practice

**Desirable**

- Significant experience of working in cancer
- Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
- Clinical trials experience For Research Nurse applicants
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

### Communication

**Essential**

- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy

**Desirable**

- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties

### Knowledge and Qualifications

**Essential**

- NMC First level registration or equivalent relevant degree
- Basic computer literacy
- For Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants up to date GCP training

**Desirable**

- Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
- For Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants: Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register
- Competence in research orientated PC software (Access/Excel)
- Up to date GCP Training For Research Nurse applicants

## Documents

- [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685)
- [job description (pdf, 648.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10358548)
- [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10358549)

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