University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Assistant/ Research Nurse
The closing date is 25 November 2026
Job summary
Band 5: Clinical Research Assistant / Research Nurse (Stroke)
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant / 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.

This post is open to science graduates, registered nurses and all allied healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with the Lead Research Practitioner and fellow research practitioners and nurses to ensure successful research delivery to the stroke portfolio. The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating research including data collection, data management, preparation, storage and analysis of samples and submission of data generated to scientific meetings.

The registered research nurse will be expected to prepare and administer investigational medicinal products as per trial protocol. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that clinical trials are run in accordance with ICH-GCP, research protocols, Trust policies, local SOPs and all other regulatory standards.

Ideally, the post-holder will have experience in stroke care and of working in a clinical research environment. The post-holder will need to demonstrate willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment

About us
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, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

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.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8395379-A
Job locations: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential: Science Graduate, Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional e.g. Physio, OT, SLT, Clinical Psychologist
Desirable: Registered on the AHCS Clinical Research Practitioner Directory or Register; NMC Registered Nurse; In date ICH-GCP certificate
Experience
Desirable: Experience of working in a stroke setting; Clinical research delivery experience; Experience in preparing for SIVs and monitoring visits; Experience of formal / informal teaching of patients and staff; Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and Abilities
Essential: Computer literacy; Communication; Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
Personal and People Development
Essential: Demonstrates evidence of engagement in training opportunities
Desirable: Demonstrates evidence of continuous career progression
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential: 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
Specific Requirements
Essential: Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Research Practitioner, Marilena Marinescu, marilena.marinescu@nhs.net

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