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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Trials Assistant

The closing date is 05 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Queen Square Clinical Trials Centre (QSCTC) in our new post as a Clinical Trials Assistant. 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 providing key support to our research nurses in study delivery. The role includes day-to-day administrative support of in-house, national and international late phase neurology clinical trials. The post includes responsibility for creation and maintenance of clinical trial files, correspondence, arranging patient appointments, processing of blood samples, data entry and management support for our research nursing team.

Main duties of the job

1. Administration and running of in-house, national and international late phase neurology clinical trials.2. Creation and maintenance of clinical trial files including any correspondence.3. Arrange patient appointments.4. Prepare trial laboratory kits.5. Process patient expenses.6. Study archiving arrangements.7. Data entry and management.8. Support the research nursing team.

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

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8399717

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.

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 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.

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 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

• Completed/soon to complete science based degree (or see Experience below)

Desirable

• Knowledge of EU Trial Directive and ICH GCP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience working to deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in preparing reports
• Experience of working with clinical trials
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience in summarising scientific data/information

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understands the importance and role of audit
• Use of Word
• Use of Excel
• Use of power point
• Use of Internet/e-mail
• Databases

Communication

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Displays desire for professional and personal development
• Ability to identify own training needs
• Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role
• Demonstrates knowledge of equal opportunities
• Proven ability to work under own initiative
• Proven ability to prioritise own workload
• Team Player

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible working on occasion
• Moderate physical effort e.g. lifting archive boxes, site files, dry ice boxes

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Completed/soon to complete science based degree (or see Experience below)

Desirable

• Knowledge of EU Trial Directive and ICH GCP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience working to deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in preparing reports
• Experience of working with clinical trials
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience in summarising scientific data/information

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understands the importance and role of audit
• Use of Word
• Use of Excel
• Use of power point
• Use of Internet/e-mail
• Databases

Communication

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Displays desire for professional and personal development
• Ability to identify own training needs
• Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role
• Demonstrates knowledge of equal opportunities
• Proven ability to work under own initiative
• Proven ability to prioritise own workload
• Team Player

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible working on occasion
• Moderate physical effort e.g. lifting archive boxes, site files, dry ice boxes

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).

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).

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 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

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8399717

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

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