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- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- 250 Euston Road
- London
- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
- 0845 1555 000
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open_in_new JobsENT Research Nurse / Clinical Trial Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 13-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 13-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- Address
- 47-49 Huntley Street
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- WC1E 6DG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Limited Funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Audiological Science
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Job overview
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Research nurse/Clinical Trial Practitioner to join the UCL evidENT Research Team and UCLH Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, in a role involving the delivery of high quality clinical ENT, hearing and balance research.
As a member of evidENT, you will take a proactive role in the set-up, coordination and delivery of clinical trials happening within the division, helping us drive the divisional research portfolio towards excellence in patient safety and experience, study recruitment to time and target, and the collection and recording of study data. In addition you will assist in any research-related projects within the remit of the role, working in particular with UCLH site Chief Investigators to develop study materials according to our local SOPs.
With evidENT, no two days will be the same - as well as working with a variety of patients and conditions of interest, you will work with clinicians and researchers across the division, and within the wider evidENT research team as well as the UCL Ear Institute on many different projects and studies.
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In this role, the post holder will:
Maximise patient access to high quality clinical research and delivering expert care throughout participation, in particular through ensuring portfolio studies are on track to recruit to time and target.
Maintain patient safety and well-being in accordance with UK Clinical Trial Regulations.
Maintain accurate and timely written records of clinical trial activities whilst ensuring patient confidentiality.
Collect and manage clinical trial data effectively according to the principles of GCP.
Engage in and contribute to outreach, patient and colleague education activities as part of the evidENT Team.
Working for our organisation
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 Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The UCLH Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals (RNENT&EDH) is the largest ear, nose and throat hospital in the UK and Europe's centre for Audiovestibular medicine and research. It is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence, unique in the breadth of knowledge and specialities represented on one site. The hospital forms part of the University UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, providing first class acute and specialist services to patients both locally, nationally and internationally.
In this post, you will be joining the evidENT team, an interdisciplinary team of researchers working across the UCLH RNENT&EDH and UCL Ear Institute. The team of research audiologists, research nurses, data managers, trial managers, clinicians and scientists are located across the Ear Institute offices at 91 Gower Street and the RNENT & EDH. You will be working with various team members within evidENT in different capacities, and we work hard to encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, mutual support, sharing and mentoring to make sure everyone feels welcome and well-equipped to contribute high levels of expertise and quality to our growing portfolio.
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?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Research Nurses only: Registered Nurse Part 1, 2, 12
Desirable criteria
- Research Nurses and Clinical Trial Practitioners: Certificate of GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of planning and prioritising own workload under minimal supervision
- Post-registration nursing experience or equivalent professional experience
- Clinical research experience (Clinical Research Practitioner)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of ENT specific clinical skills
- Clinical research experience (Research Nurse)
- Experience of clinical research administration
- Knowledge of Trust research ethics regulations
- Phlebotomy experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Proven ability to learn new skills and procedures
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Clinical Research specific software, EHR)
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to communicate with patients, family members and carers in a knowledgeable and emphatic manner
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- George Britton
- Job title
- Clinical Research Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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