# Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse/19efa1bd-8234-423b-8ae2-92d920132a9f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse/19efa1bd-8234-423b-8ae2-92d920132a9f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T08:21:54.048Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Haematology/Clinical_Haematology-v8162489 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8162489?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 hematological 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 haematological malignancies, and post holders will be expected to provide cross cover for members of the team. If you would like further information, please contact Leigh Wood \[email protected\] ### Main duties of the job - To coordinate and conduct in-house, commercial and non-commercial national and international Phase I, II and III clinical trials.. - Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines. - Appling critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols. - Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and his/her family during various stages of the healthcare continuum. - Coordinates and monitors the care of patients on clinical trials - Educates the multidisciplinary team about portfolio of clinical trials. - To act as a primary point of contact for patients in specific trials. - Educates patient and family about clinical trials, including the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow up plan. - Develops programs of care for patients taking part in clinical trials. - Mentorship to data managers and clinical trial practitioners. - Provides cross cover for other research nurses, trial practitioners, data managers and assistants working in the clinical trials unit as directed by the Clinical Trials Manager. - To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident, serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure. - Adheres to Trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols. - Research nurses to practice at all times and remain up to date professionally in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct. ### 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration nursing experience - Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients and ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of speciality - Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and/or staff - Demonstrates evidence of professional development - Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator **Desirable** - Clinical trials experience ### Communication **Essential** - Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing - Proven ability to work effectively under pressure ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Computer literacy **Desirable** - Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines - Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation - Experience of administration of chemotherapeutic agents ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse Part 1, 2, - Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field **Desirable** - Completed/working towards post graduate course in oncology on other related speciality - Professionally recognised teaching course ### Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - E.g., All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview) ### Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: **Essential** - Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 919.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 576.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10463487) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10463488) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.