Senior Research Nurse (Neurology)

at  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced senior research nurse to join our expanding research delivery team. You will be an autonomous practitioner who works collaboratively with others, able to take charge of all aspects of research delivery, ensuring compliance with approved protocols, and providing high-quality care to patients involved in clinical trials.
You will work alongside, and be supported by a hardworking and motivated team of epilepsy consultants, clinical nurse specialists, a senior research nurse and senior clinical project manager. Some knowledge of epilepsy is useful but not essential. You will work closely with the senior research nurse and senior clinical project manager to ensure the efficient set up and timely delivery of trials to target within our commercial epilepsy clinical trials portfolio.
As we are a small team, we are looking for someone who is proactive and comfortable in taking the lead. You must possess strong organisational and time management skills and be able to prioritise multiple tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of patient care. This role requires a pro-active approach, hands-on involvement, and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks in a small team environment to ensure the success of our studies. Strong communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.
As Senior Research Nurse you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our commercial clinical research epilepsy portfolio. You will provide specialist skills and knowledge to coordinate and manage 2-3 commercial epilepsy clinical trials and be responsible for the production of high quality research. As the research delivery team is small, you will be required to help with all aspects of research delivery from study set-up to close out activities. Your main responsibility will be ensuring the recruitment of patients, completion of trial related activities and reliable data collection as per protocol requirements in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance and local Trust policies for research. You will be required to plan and manage your own workload effectively and demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation. A proactive, flexible and solution orientated approach, along with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others, is crucial. This role requires a key emphasis on adaptability and a proactive working style. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. The role does not involve any line management responsibilities currently but you will be expected to manage a team of research nurses and/or data managers as the research delivery team expands.
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 Medicin e
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.
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

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