Research Nurse | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	18 September 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£46,419 - £55,046 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 October 2025
Location:	London, WC1N 3BG
Company:	University College London Hospital
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7481191/309-UCLH-6836

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Research Nurse to join our expanding epilepsy research delivery team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with clinical trials experience to step into a more autonomous role, supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of commercial epilepsy trials.

You will be based across both UCLH sites: NHNN Queen Square (London) and NHNN Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy (Buckinghamshire), working closely with senior research nurses, a Clinical Research Operations Manager, Principal and Co-Investigators, and the wider clinical and research teams. You will take responsibility for coordinating trial activity, line managing the Band 5 Clinical Trial Practitioner, and ensuring studies are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with GCP and regulatory requirements.

You do not need prior experience or knowledge of epilepsy; full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, comfortable coordinating complex research activity, and enthusiastic about supporting high-quality, patient-centred research. Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills are essential.

The post is a fixed term 12-month contract.There is potential for this FTC to be extended in the future.

A 5–10 minute presentation will be required for the interview. The topic will be shared with applicants at time of shortlisting.



As Band 6 Research Nurse, you will take a leading role in the set-up and day-to-day delivery of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials within the epilepsy team. Your responsibilities will include identifying and screening participants, supporting the informed consent process, coordinating study visits, conducting trial-related assessments, and managing the accurate and timely completion of data and documentation in line with GCP.

You will maintain oversight of the Investigator Site File (ISF), lab files, and participant records, and ensure studies are audit-ready at all times. You will liaise with external sponsors, CROs, and support departments, contribute to quality assurance, and assist with audit preparation and monitoring visits.

In addition to delivering trial activity, you will line manage the Band 5 Clinical Trial Practitioner, providing day-to-day guidance, allocating tasks, supporting their development, and contributing to appraisal and performance discussions. You will also provide informal supervision and leadership within the team, helping to ensure a positive, well-organised, and responsive research service. You will work closely with the Senior Research Nurse, who holds overall clinical responsibility for a subset of commercial studies, ensuring aligned trial delivery and consistent standards across the team.

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:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• 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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.


Weare 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.


For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This role requires the same attention to quality in documentation as it does in patient care. You will be expected to maintain accurate, contemporaneous source data, apply ALCOA principles consistently, and respond to data queries in a timely and thorough manner. Ensuring high-quality, auditable records is a core part of delivering safe, compliant, and successful research.

You will be required to work flexibly across both Queen Square and Chalfont, with some evening or weekend work depending on study needs.

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 – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.


To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?




This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025

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