Clinical Research Practitioner/ Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Stroke Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term Contract End Date 31-03-2027) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-7700-A
Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Town London Salary £47,951 – £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Research Practitioner/ Research Nurse to join the Stroke Research Centre is available at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role will support research delivery to all clinical studies on the portfolio in line with the aims of the National Institute for Health Research and the North London Research Delivery Network.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with the Lead Research Practitioner and the Academic Research Lead to ensure successful research delivery to the stroke portfolio.
The post-holder will be responsible for identification and enrolment of eligible patients onto clinical trials from the Emergency Stroke Unit and the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The post-holder will be expected to register/randimise patients onto study protocols and to prepare and administer investigational medicinal products as per trial protocol. The post-holder will need to ensure clinical trials are run in accordance with ICH‑GCP, research protocols, Trust policies, local SOPs and all other regulatory standards.
Experience of working in a clinical research environment is essential for the role; ideally, the post-holder will have experience in a stroke environment. Nursing registration would be an advantage. The post-holder will need to demonstrate ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
Working for our organisation
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 deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Science Graduate, Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional e.g. Physio, OT, SLT, Clinical Psychologist
- Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register, or working towards this
- Specialist knowledge in a stroke setting or in the implementation and conduct of randomised trials.
Experience
- Clinical research delivery experience
- Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
- Experience of formal / informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit / quality
Communication
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
Personal and People Development
- Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrates understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion essential criteria.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of and principles of infection control in a clinical environment.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
We are 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.
You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications.
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.
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