Opportunity to work with a leading institution, UCLH is known for its high standards in patient care, research, and education, providing a prestigious environment for career growth.
Engagement in cutting-edge research, Being part of the Placental Monitoring Study allows you to contribute to innovative research that aims to improve women's health using new technology.
Collaborative work environment, The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team including investigators, midwives, engineers, and clinical staff, enhancing professional development and knowledge exchange.
Long-term career prospects, This is a fixed-term role with potential for extension based on funding, offering the chance to secure a longer-term position in a dynamic field.
Impact on patient care, By assisting in vital research, your work contributes to advancements that can lead to better monitoring and health outcomes for mothers and babies.
Commitment to sustainability, UCLH's vision includes achieving carbon net zero, allowing you to participate in efforts towards sustainable healthcare practices.
Diverse work environment, UCLH serves a large and varied population, providing exposure to a wide range of experiences and health conditions, enriching your professional journey.
Join the dynamic Women’s Health Research Team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and make an impactful difference as a Clinical Research Assistant! We are on the lookout for passionate individuals who are ready to be part of the exciting Placental Monitoring Study. This observational research focuses on a groundbreaking wearable device designed by UCL engineers that monitors placental function by detecting changes in oxygen levels and metabolism.
In this role, you will actively engage with potential study participants, providing them with vital information and assisting with day-to-day research operations. You’ll collaborate closely with a diverse team of researchers, senior midwives, and clinical professionals, ensuring the smooth progress of this important study. This is a fixed-term position until January 2026, with a possibility for extension, ideal for those keen to contribute to pioneering women’s health research. Don't miss out—applications are open but may close earlier than expected, so get your application in today! For a chat or any questions, feel free to reach out to Yaa Acheampong at Y.acheampong@nhs.net. Join us in transforming women's health and paving the way for future breakthroughs!
In this role, you will actively engage with potential study participants, providing them with vital information and assisting with day-to-day research operations. You’ll collaborate closely with a diverse team of researchers, senior midwives, and clinical professionals, ensuring the smooth progress of this important study. This is a fixed-term position until January 2026, with a possibility for extension, ideal for those keen to contribute to pioneering women’s health research. Don't miss out—applications are open but may close earlier than expected, so get your application in today! For a chat or any questions, feel free to reach out to Yaa Acheampong at Y.acheampong@nhs.net. Join us in transforming women's health and paving the way for future breakthroughs!
Opportunity to work with a leading institution, UCLH is known for its high standards in patient care, research, and education, providing a prestigious environment for career growth.
Engagement in cutting-edge research, Being part of the Placental Monitoring Study allows you to contribute to innovative research that aims to improve women's health using new technology.
Collaborative work environment, The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team including investigators, midwives, engineers, and clinical staff, enhancing professional development and knowledge exchange.
Long-term career prospects, This is a fixed-term role with potential for extension based on funding, offering the chance to secure a longer-term position in a dynamic field.
Impact on patient care, By assisting in vital research, your work contributes to advancements that can lead to better monitoring and health outcomes for mothers and babies.
Commitment to sustainability, UCLH's vision includes achieving carbon net zero, allowing you to participate in efforts towards sustainable healthcare practices.
Diverse work environment, UCLH serves a large and varied population, providing exposure to a wide range of experiences and health conditions, enriching your professional journey.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to join the Women’s Health Research Team at UCLH.
This role supports the delivery of the Placental Monitoring Study, which is is an observational study of a new wearable monitoring device that has been developed by UCL engineers to detect changes in placental function by monitoring the oxygen saturation and metabolism.
The role involves screening and approaching potential participants to provide comprehensive information about the study, as well as assisting with data collection and other day to day research activities and taking ownership of data management/databases. You will work closely with the Chief investigator, senior research midwives research fellows, engineers, trial manager and clinical teams to help achieve the study milestones.
This is a fixed term role, currently until the end of January 2026, but with the potential for an extension subject to further funding.
Candidates who meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as well as the characteristics of the Trust’s vision and values will be considered for interview.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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 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 2and indirect emissions by 2040.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Yaa Acheampong Job title: Clinical Research Manager Email address:
This role supports the delivery of the Placental Monitoring Study, which is is an observational study of a new wearable monitoring device that has been developed by UCL engineers to detect changes in placental function by monitoring the oxygen saturation and metabolism.
The role involves screening and approaching potential participants to provide comprehensive information about the study, as well as assisting with data collection and other day to day research activities and taking ownership of data management/databases. You will work closely with the Chief investigator, senior research midwives research fellows, engineers, trial manager and clinical teams to help achieve the study milestones.
This is a fixed term role, currently until the end of January 2026, but with the potential for an extension subject to further funding.
Candidates who meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as well as the characteristics of the Trust’s vision and values will be considered for interview.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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 Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
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 2and indirect emissions by 2040.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Yaa Acheampong Job title: Clinical Research Manager Email address:
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