# 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/b1393bdc-0487-4c4c-9f64-57dec68f0b1c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse/b1393bdc-0487-4c4c-9f64-57dec68f0b1c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** University College London Hospitals - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment Cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-07T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T08:31:05.919Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v8246731 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8246731?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join full time - UCLH/UCL Research & Development - Agile Research Delivery Team in supporting multiple specialty studies across UCLH Trust for 12 month Secondment. Do you want to provide exceptional care and be involved in providing state-of the art treatments to patients? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Nurse to become part of the Research & Development Agile Research Delivery Team at UCLH. The Research Nurse will provide exceptional specialist research nursing care to a wide variety of patients across multiple specialties (Neurology, Women’s health, Paediatrics, Infectious disease, and many others) and deliver different phases of research across the trust. This includes phase 2b – phase 4 clinical trials as well as larger scale multicentre studies. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to detail. The successful candidate will need willingness to learn and an interest in working across a range of specialties at UCLH/UCL. The post holder will be supported by Senior Research Team within the unit, and the role is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are keen to develop their career in Clinical Research Nursing/Clinical Trials. ### Main duties of the job The post holders will work in close collaboration with Principal Investigator and Research Support Staff, to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), and trial specific protocols. As Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the successfully delivery of our clinical research within the research directorate division. You will provide specialist skills and knowledge to coordinate and manage clinical trials and be responsible to provide high-quality research. Your main responsibility will be ensuring the recruitment of patients, completion of trial related activities and reliable data collection as per protocol requirements in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance and local Trust policies for research. You will be required to plan and manage your own workload effectively and demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation. A proactive, flexible and solution orientated approach is essential. The ability to work autonomously but in collaboration with others is essential. Strong communication and organisational skills are also essential. A flexible proactive working approach is a key element to this role. ### 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? ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Values **Essential** - Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety kindness, teamwork and improving ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration nursing - Clinical research experience - Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff - Experience in delivering evidence based-practice - Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner - Experience in study set-up (commercial and/or non-commercial) - Experience of acting as a patient advocate - Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines - Experience in IMP administration - Experience in caring of complex and acutely ill patients - Knowledge of Trust research governance issues **Desirable** - Experience working across a range of disease areas, including endocrine and metabolic & diabetes, neurology, gastroenterology, and others - Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator - Previous experience in audit and evaluation ### Communication **Essential** - Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing - Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team - Demonstrates evidence of professional development - Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines - Proven ability to work effectively under pressure - Computer literacy ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion - Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse Part 1,2 12 - Relevant post registration - Teaching or mentor course - Up to date GCP Training **Desirable** - Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related fields ### Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion ### Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: **Essential** - Be familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. - Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) 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=10558453) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10558456) ## 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.