Clinical Trial Practitioner

Role overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a full-time Clinical Trial Practitioner to join the Epilepsy Research Team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, with work based across Queen Square and the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy. This role suits someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated, and keen to build a career in clinical trials.

The post involves supporting epilepsy patients through a varied research portfolio that includes commercial studies, non-commercial studies, and observational research. The team is seeking someone with strong communication, organisation, attention to detail, and a genuine willingness to learn.

What the role involves

You will contribute specialist clinical research knowledge to support the safe and effective running of trials within the epilepsy programme. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, research support staff, clinical research nurses, and the Clinical Operations Manager, you will help ensure that studies are delivered in line with Trust policy, Good Clinical Practice, the Human Tissue Act, and study-specific protocols.

Your work will focus on trial coordination, patient recruitment, completion of study-related tasks, and accurate data collection. You will also need to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks effectively, and adapt to changing research needs while working independently and as part of a wider team.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of the epilepsy clinical research portfolio.
• Help recruit patients and complete study-related procedures in line with protocol requirements.
• Collect, record, and maintain reliable research data to the required standards.
• Work in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, research governance requirements, and local Trust policies.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator, clinical research nurses, and research support colleagues.
• Organise and prioritise your own workload with strong time management.
• Take a proactive, flexible, and practical approach to resolving issues.
• Support high-quality research delivery across NHNN, with potential involvement at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy.

Skills and qualities needed

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational ability.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills.
• Flexible and solution-focused mindset.
• Interest in clinical trials and research.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

About UCLH

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population across London, the wider UK, and overseas. It delivers academically led acute and specialist care and is committed to excellent patient care, education, and world-class research.

The Trust operates across eight sites: University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College Hospital Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, and University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street.

UCLH provides specialist services in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurology, gastrointestinal disease, and oral disease, supported by critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology services.

Sustainability commitment

UCLH has committed to becoming a carbon net zero health service and aims to reach net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040, with sustainable working embedded across the organisation.

Contact for informal enquiries

For more information, contact Riham Muhammad, Clinical Operations Manager, Epilepsy Trials Team, at riham.muhammad@nhs.net.