Research Nurse | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	28 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£46,419 - £55,046 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	28 December 2025
Location:	London, NW1 2BU
Company:	University College London Hospital
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7643736/309-UCLH-7120

Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a one-year fixed-term Band 6 Research Nurse role within the Infection Division at University College London Hospital (UCLH). The post holder will join a multidisciplinary team of UCLH and UCL staff, based in the Infection Clinical Research Hub (ICRH). The Research Department of Infection (RDI) is a leader in research and teaching on pathogen biology, immune regulation, and translational medicine.

Working with world-class experts, you will contribute to advancing infectious disease research—covering topics for example: TB, Influenza, and Tropical diseases. In this role, you will collaborate with clinicians and academics to manage both observational and interventional research projects, recruiting patients and healthy volunteers. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of infectious diseases and work as part of a dynamic, innovative research team.



As a key member of the Infection Clinical Research Hub (ICRH) team, you will operate as an autonomous research nurse within a multidisciplinary group. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, obtaining consent, collecting samples, and managing study data. You will communicate efficiently with both internal colleagues and sponsoring organizations and develop specialized skills related to clinical trials, therapies, and relevant diseases. Supporting patients and volunteers to make informed choices is essential, with a focus on advocacy and clear information sharing. The role also involves reporting to the lead research nurse and Matron, collaborating closely with University College London (UCL), and obtaining an honorary UCL contract. Prior research experience is not required; enthusiasm for research and willingness to learn are valued. Excellent communication, organization, and patient-centred care skills are key for success in this role.

UCLH is a university teaching NHS trust dedicated to training future clinicians, nurses and AHP, and bringing the benefits of research to the public. As part of ICRH, you will collaborate within a close-knit team—including research nurses, study manager, lead nurse, under Professor of Infection. All who work together to support cutting-edge, world-class infectious disease research. The team fosters an atmosphere of support, inclusivity, safety, and teamwork, ensuring members feel valued and empowered. We are proud of our contributions to research and always strive to work collaboratively as #one team

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?


This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025

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