Job summary
Queen Square is looking to recruit a new Senior Nursing Clinical Research Practitioner to our Queen Square Clinical Trial Centre (QSCTC). The QSCTC is a collaborative model that aspires to optimise delivery of clinical trials across Queen Square. There will be opportunity to work with colleagues throughout the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), at the Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre as well as the Joint Research Office for UCL/UCLH.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of clinical trials within the division - covering commercial, non-commercial and international streams. We are looking for motivated, flexible individuals with an attention to detail to join our team. Experience with trial set-up or working within trials units or similar environments will be beneficial.Our vision for the centre is to develop and grow the team to deliver research to patients within NHS, accessing newest treatment opportunities in neurology. This role will support this vision and have opportunity to influence the delivery of this long-term goal.
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:
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 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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2, 12
- ENB 998 or professionally recognised equivalent teaching course.
- Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post registration nursing experience
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working in Clinical Trials.
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
- Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation
- Experience of administration of investigational drugs
Desirable
- Experience of working with neurology and neurodegenerative patients.
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 & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2, 12
- ENB 998 or professionally recognised equivalent teaching course.
- Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post registration nursing experience
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working in Clinical Trials.
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
- Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation
- Experience of administration of investigational drugs
Desirable
- Experience of working with neurology and neurodegenerative patients.
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.
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.
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
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
