Team Leader - Senior Research Nurse/Senior Clinical Trial Practitioner

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Team Leader - Senior Research Nurse/Senior Clinical Trial Practitioner

The closing date is 29 September 2026

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Job summary

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCH is looking to recruit a Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Practitioner - Team leader for the Myeloma/Real World Evidence Trials Team

The Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination, regulatory oversight and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in haematology. They will also line manage a number of staff and provide leadership and support to the team as a whole.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of an expanding and dynamic clinical team helping research staff to deliver excellent care to adults with cancer. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of clinical trials as well as education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data, the monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in clinical research, knowledge of good clinical practice, good verbal and written communication skills and some experience of managing/leading teams within the NHS setting. However, if you have some of these criteria, and a clear desire to do the job, then please apply.

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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8274900-A

Job locations

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

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.

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?

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.

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

• For Senior Research Nurse candidates: Registered Nurse Part 1, 2, 12
• For Senior Clinical Trial Practitioner candidates: Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register, or working towards.
• Completed post graduate diploma in speciality or related field
• Professionally recognised teaching course
• Completed degree in the speciality or related field

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge from post registration nursing experience
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in caring for oncology/haematology patients through experience
• Can demonstrate knowledge of clinical research through experience working with patients on clinical trials
• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of being a mentor for junior nurses
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator

Desirable

• Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines
• Experience of radiation protection procedures
• Experience of administration of chemotherapeutic agents

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• For Senior Research Nurse candidates: Registered Nurse Part 1, 2, 12
• For Senior Clinical Trial Practitioner candidates: Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register, or working towards.
• Completed post graduate diploma in speciality or related field
• Professionally recognised teaching course
• Completed degree in the speciality or related field

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge from post registration nursing experience
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in caring for oncology/haematology patients through experience
• Can demonstrate knowledge of clinical research through experience working with patients on clinical trials
• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of being a mentor for junior nurses
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator

Desirable

• Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines
• Experience of radiation protection procedures
• Experience of administration of chemotherapeutic agents

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

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).

Additional information

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

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Manager

Leigh Wood

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8274900-A

Job locations

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

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