Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Queen Square Clinical Trials Centre (QSCTC) as a Research Nurse. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about Neurology and Neurosurgery research to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The post holder will be an integral part of the team supporting clinical trial delivery and co-ordination. The candidate will support our world class clinical research portfolio of both academic and commercial trials. Responsibilities include collaboration with key personnel ensuring excellent patient care, education of colleagues, collection and preparation of biological samples, administration of experimental agents and monitoring of side effects and other treatment modalities. The post holder will have experience and knowledge of conducting clinical trials and to develop specialised skills and knowledge of trials, therapies and relevant disease sites. Candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved in QSCTC strategic meetings to optimise clinical trial delivery, gain leadership skills and work closely with the QSCTC Lead and team.

Main duties of the job

• Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional standards and guidelines.
• Develop own knowledge and expertise within the speciality/research field.
• Organise diagnostic tests and provide interventional therapy for specific trial protocols with support and supervision as appropriate.
• Assist/lead the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of clinical research studies and setting of standards of practice.
• Assist with external audit and regulatory inspection of QSCTC studies, as well as routine internal audits of QSCTC processes.
• Contribute to the compilation and maintenance of QSCTC Standard Operating Procedures.

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.

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

The Queen Square Clinical Trials Centre consists of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are passionate in supporting high quality, world class, late phase neurology research. The team includes a consultant neurologist, research nurses, finance and support staff. Our close-knit team work well together and the QSCTC is the UKs first and only late phase neurology and neurosurgery clinical trials centre embedded within a NHS hospital, the world renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

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?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Essential: Completed/working towards degree or specialty in related fields
• Essential: Up to date GCP training

Experience

• Essential: Post registration nursing experience
• Essential: Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Essential: Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Essential: Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Essential: Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines
• Essential: Experience in caring for complex and acutely ill patients
• Essential: Knowledge of Trust research and governance issues
• Desirable: Clinical research experience
• Desirable: Experience of formal / informal teaching of patients and staff
• Desirable: Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
• Desirable: Clinical trial experience

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Essential: Demonstrate ability to prioritise workload
• Essential: Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative
• Essential: Demonstrate ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Essential: Demonstrate evidence of professional development
• Essential: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Essential: Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Essential: Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Essential: Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Essential: Computer literacy
• Desirable: Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guideline

Communication

• Essential: 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

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior research nurse, Margaret Duku, margaret.duku@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 05 November 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-8410383
Closing date: 18 November 2026

Applications are welcome from all backgrounds in line with our equality, diversity and inclusion commitments.