University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Trial Practitioner
Closing Date: 20 July 2026

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to join full time Epilepsy Research Team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), based across Queen Square and the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy. 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 Clinical Trial Practitioner to become part of the Epilepsy Trials Team at NHNN. The Clinical Trial Practitioner will provide exceptional specialist clinical research skills to epilepsy patients at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery with potential extension to the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy. This includes a portfolio of commercial, non-commercial trials and observational studies. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to detail. The successful candidate will demonstrate willingness to learn and an interest in working across a diverse portfolio at NHNN and Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy.

Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be supported by a team of clinical research nurses and the Clinical Operations Manager. The role is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are keen to develop their career in clinical trials. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the 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 a Clinical Trial Practitioner, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our clinical research portfolio 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 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.

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.

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8131
Job locations: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities
**For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.** Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Science Graduate / Relevant degree in the specialty or field
• Professional registration with the AHCS
• Up to date GCP: E6(R3) Training

Desirable

• Teaching or mentor course

Experience
Essential

• Minimum two years post qualification experience
• Clinical research/trials experience. E.g. -Obtaining consent -Data entry -AE/SAE reporting
• Specialist knowledge in an epilepsy setting or in the implementation and conduct of randomised trials.
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload and meet SMART objectives
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP: E6(R3) guidelines
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties

Communication
Essential

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Sets a good example / is a role model for others to follow
• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties, provide support as needed and check work

Desirable

• Experience in managing or supervising staff

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 Duties

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours (evening, weekend, or out-of-hours work may be required to meet participant or study needs) on occasion
• Willingness to work at both sites (NHNN, Queen Square and Chalfont), if required

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 Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Operations Manager Riham Muhammad, riham.muhammad@nhs.net

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