"Research Nurse in Infection and Sexual Health"

About us

The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute’s vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world’s major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.

This post is based in the UCL Centre for Clinical Research in Infection and Sexual Health. The Centre has a research programme covering a wide range of studies from observational cohort studies, qualitative and mixed methods studies to intervention trials. Historically most of the work has focused on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections including viral hepatitis. Recently we have expanded our portfolio of infectious diseases research particularly to support studies in TB and COVID-19, and most recently Mpox infection.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Nurse to join our dynamic team and gain broad experience in a clinical research setting.

About the role

The postholder will be part of a team, currently comprising seven research nurses, and work closely with clinicians, non-clinical research associates and other members of the clinical research team. The main purpose of the role will be responsibility for participant recruitment and completing study procedures such as completion of questionnaires, blood and other sample collection and clinical procedures as specified in the study protocol. Research nurses in the team may be allocated to any of the portfolio of 15-20 current studies.

The role is full time (i.e. 36.5 hours per week) and is available immediately for 12 months in the first instance.

An acceptable enhanced DBS check is required to carry out this role.

Salary range: £43,981 - £52,586 per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.

About you

The post holder must have a current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and evidence of commitment to continuous professional development. They must have completed Good Clinical Practice training, or commit to undertake this on appointment (training will be provided).

Knowledge of infectious disease, blood-borne virus infection and/or sexual health and understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues are essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in sexual health, infectious disease, HIV and/or related specialties. Previous experience of clinical research would be an advantage but is not essential.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.