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21/10/2026

📢 **WE’RE HIRING: FULL-TIME CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE**

**Advance clinical research. Make a difference in patients’ lives. Grow with Ascend Clinical Research.**

Ascend Clinical Research (ACR), a UK-based Site Management Organisation specialising in Phase II–IV clinical trials, is looking for a dedicated and motivated **Full-Time Clinical Research Nurse (CRN)** to join our team in Reading, United Kingdom.

🩺 **Key Responsibilities**
- Deliver clinical trial activities from study start-up to close-out.
- Conduct participant screening, informed consent, and protocol-required assessments.
- Perform clinical procedures, including ECGs, venipuncture, vital signs monitoring, and specimen processing.
- Monitor participant safety and support adverse event reporting.
- Maintain accurate clinical trial records, CRFs/eCRFs, and study trackers.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and CROs.
- Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, study protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.

🌟 **What We’re Looking For**
- Strong clinical nursing knowledge and practical skills.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and documentation skills.
- A patient-centred approach and commitment to clinical research quality.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

📍 **Location:** Reading, United Kingdom
💼 **Employment Type:** Full-Time
🇬🇧 **Important:** Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

**Ready to be part of the future of clinical research?**

Join Ascend Clinical Research and contribute to the delivery of safe, ethical, and high-quality clinical trials.

Interested in this opportunity? Contact Ascend Clinical Research to learn more.
🌐 E-mail: [email protected]

21/10/2026

📢 **WE’RE HIRING! JOIN ASCEND CLINICAL RESEARCH!** 🩺

Are you an experienced medical professional looking to contribute to the future of clinical research?

Ascend Clinical Research is recruiting for a **Sub-Investigator / Clinical Research Physician / Clinical Rater** at our site in Aldermaston, Reading, UK.

✨ **What you’ll contribute:**
✅ Medical oversight and participant safety
✅ Clinical assessments and trial procedures
✅ ICH-GCP and study protocol compliance
✅ Collaboration with Principal Investigators and the clinical research team
✅ Accurate documentation and clinical safety monitoring

**Essential qualifications:** Full GMC registration and licence to practise, post-registration clinical experience, and previous research experience as a Sub-Investigator or Principal Investigator.

📍 **Location:** Aldermaston, Reading, UK
📄 **Job Code:** ACR-SI-0002
⏰ **Contract options:** Contract, part-time or full-time

Be part of a team advancing clinical research through integrity, participant safety and scientific excellence.

📩 Interested? Contact Ascend Clinical Research to enquire about this opportunity.

🌐 E-mail: [email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4482049381/

14/10/2026

🌍 **Advancing Collaboration in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Research**

Ascend Clinical Research is pleased to announce that our Principal Investigator, **Dr Pamela Walters**, will be attending the **1st KAP International Association Summit** in Barcelona, Spain, from **16–18 October 2026**.

This international summit presents an opportunity to connect with researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals who are advancing the field of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).

At Ascend Clinical Research, we remain committed to fostering meaningful partnerships, supporting innovative clinical research, and contributing to the advancement of evidence-based treatment approaches.

🤝 **Interested in collaborating with Dr Walters?** Scan the QR code on our poster to connect and explore potential research opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations.

📍 Barcelona, Spain
📅 16–18 October 2026

🔗 Learn more about the summit: https://maps.org/event/1st-kap-international-association-summit/

🌐 Explore clinical research opportunities with Ascend Clinical Research: https://ascend-clinical-research.com

13/10/2026

🌎 Ascend Clinical Research is heading to SCRS 2026!

We’re excited to connect with the global clinical research community at the SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit, taking place 15–18 October 2026 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

This is an opportunity to strengthen industry partnerships, exchange insights, and explore new opportunities to advance clinical research delivery.

At Ascend Clinical Research, we remain committed to quality, innovation, and putting participants at the heart of research.

🤝 Attending SCRS 2026? We’d love to connect!

📍 Orlando, Florida, USA
📅 15–18 October 2026

🌐 Learn more about Ascend Clinical Research: https://ascendclinical-research.com

13/10/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM! 🔬

Are you passionate about clinical research and making a difference in healthcare?

Ascend Clinical Research is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team in Aldermaston, Reading, UK!

✨ Position: Clinical Research Coordinator
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
📍 Location: Aldermaston, Reading, UK

Your role will include:
✅ Coordinating clinical trials and participant visits
✅ Supporting recruitment, screening, and participant retention
✅ Maintaining accurate clinical trial records and documentation
✅ Supporting participant safety and adverse event reporting
✅ Working with our multidisciplinary research team
✅ Upholding ICH-GCP, regulatory compliance, and research quality

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to clinical research excellence? We encourage suitably qualified candidates with relevant clinical research or healthcare experience to get in touch.

📩 Interested in joining Ascend Clinical Research? Contact us for application details!

🌐 E-mail: [email protected]

Together, let's advance clinical research and help shape the future of healthcare.

Ascend Clinical Research — Quality with Excellence.

13/10/2026

📢 **ASCEND CLINICAL RESEARCH AT THE BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM EDUCATION FORUM!**

We’re pleased to share that Omar Mboup, and Dr. Nicholas Mannering will be attending the Boehringer Ingelheim Education Forum – “Advancing Clinical Research Together” this Friday, 16 October, at the Royal Society of Medicine in London.

This forum provides an important opportunity to engage with fellow healthcare professionals and clinical research experts, exchange knowledge, and explore collaborative approaches to advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes.

At Ascend Clinical Research, we remain committed to strengthening partnerships, supporting scientific excellence, and contributing to the continued advancement of clinical research in the UK.

We look forward to meaningful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and new opportunities to advance clinical research together! 🤝🔬

📍 **Venue:** Royal Society of Medicine, London
📅 **Date:** Friday, 16 October 2026

18/09/2026

🎉 Another huge milestone achieved!

We’re proud to announce that, just 2 days after site activation, our team led by PI Dr. Daniela Hristova screened our first patient for the RENEW MDD 2 Study.

Every milestone brings us one step closer to finding better treatments for our patient partners. 💗🔬

Together, we advance research. Together, we make a difference.

17/09/2026

🩺 **WE’RE HIRING | Clinical Research Nurse**

Are you a **Registered Nurse** with a passion for clinical research and patient-centred care?

**Ascend Clinical Research** is looking for a dedicated **Clinical Research Nurse** to join our growing research team and support the safe, compliant and high-quality delivery of clinical trials.

📍 **Location:** 4B Vulcan House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Reading, UK RG7 8PA
💼 **Position:** Clinical Research Nurse
🕒 **Employment:** Part-time / Full-time
💰 **Compensation:** Competitive package

# # # 🔬 About the Role

As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigators, Clinical Research Physicians and wider research team to support the delivery of clinical trials in accordance with **approved protocols, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements and Ascend Clinical Research SOPs**.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the delivery of clinical trials from participant screening through follow-up
• Conducting protocol-specific clinical and nursing procedures
• Supporting participant screening, recruitment and informed consent processes
• Monitoring participant safety and escalating concerns appropriately
• Recording and maintaining accurate clinical and research documentation
• Supporting the collection and review of clinical data
• Administering study medications and treatments in accordance with the protocol and delegation
• Performing observations, vital signs, ECGs, blood sampling and other protocol-specific procedures as required
• Supporting the identification, documentation and reporting of adverse events
• Maintaining participant confidentiality and complying with GDPR requirements
• Working collaboratively with Investigators, Study Coordinators, Sponsors and CRO teams
• Supporting monitoring visits, audits and study-related activities
• Ensuring clinical research activities are conducted to a high standard of quality and participant safety

# # # 👩‍⚕️ What We're Looking For

**Essential:**

✔️ Registered Nurse with current professional registration
✔️ Relevant post-registration clinical experience
✔️ Experience or strong interest in clinical research
✔️ Understanding of **Good Clinical Practice (GCP)** and clinical research governance
✔️ Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills
✔️ Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation
✔️ Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
✔️ Compassionate and patient-centred approach
✔️ Excellent organisation and time-management skills
✔️ Commitment to participant safety and research quality

**Desirable:**

⭐ Previous experience working within a clinical research environment
⭐ Current GCP training
⭐ Experience with clinical trial procedures and research documentation
⭐ Experience working with multidisciplinary research teams

# # # 🌟 Why Join Ascend Clinical Research?

At **Ascend Clinical Research**, we place the **participant at the centre of clinical research**.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical trials while developing your research expertise within a collaborative and quality-focused environment.

**Integrity. Efficiency. Commitment. Safety.**

These values guide how we work and how we deliver clinical research.

📩 **Interested in joining our team?**

Apply through LinkedIn or contact Ascend Clinical Research for further information.

🔗 **View the full vacancy & apply:**
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4467177517/

🌐 **Learn more about Ascend Clinical Research:**
https://ascend-clinical-research.com

15/09/2026

🧠✨ Ascend Clinical Research at Site Solutions Summit 2026!

We’re excited to announce that our Chief Operating Officer, Alexandra Diaz, will be participating in the Therapeutic Area Roundtable: Neurology & Alzheimer’s at the 20th Site Solutions Summit in Orlando, Florida!

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
🕓 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Orlando, Florida

Alexandra will join fellow clinical research leaders and experts for meaningful discussions around the future of neurology and Alzheimer’s research, including the opportunities and challenges involved in advancing clinical trials in this important therapeutic area.

At Ascend, we’re passionate about building strong partnerships and delivering quality, patient-centred clinical research.

We look forward to learning, sharing, and connecting with colleagues from across the clinical research community. 💙
Building partnerships. Advancing research. Improving lives.

🌐 https://ascendclinical-research.com/home

13/09/2026

🌟 We’re attending SCRS 2026! 🌟

Ascend Clinical Research is excited to be part of the SCRS 2026 Site Solutions Summit, taking place October 15–18, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

Our Chief Operating Officer, Alexandra Diaz, and Vice President for Strategic Partnership, Zane Courbay, will be representing Ascend at this important gathering of the global clinical research community.

We’re looking forward to connecting with industry colleagues, building meaningful partnerships, sharing insights, and exploring new opportunities to help advance patient-focused clinical research. 🧬🤝

📍 Orlando, Florida
📅 October 15–18, 2026

If you’re attending SCRS, come say hello and connect with the Ascend team!

People. Science. Progress. Better Tomorrows. 💜

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