Clinical Research Assistant/ Research Nurse: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

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

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

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 (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).

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

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