Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Acting as a patient / participant advocate at all times, the post holder will provide clinical research and administrative assistance to a number of research studies taking place within the department. The post holder will be expected to support the identification of participants into studies in the field of Reproductive Health and Childbirth, and ensure that research records are accurate and up to date. The post holder will be required to verbally explain and outline research projects and gain permissions for research participation. The post holder will also undertake venepuncture and work within the department laboratories. The post holder will also provide essential administrative support to the Women\'s Health team and ensure that research records and site files are accurate and up to date. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to research protocols and will contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

South London Regional Research Delivery Network

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has established the South London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) to enhance the delivery of health and care research across the region. Hosted by Guy\'s and St Thomas\' NHS Foundation Trust, the South London RRDN is one of 12 regional networks across England, launched on 1 October 2024, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research.

The South London RRDN provides practical support to researchers and delivery teams, facilitating the integration of research into routine care. This includes offering research expertise, specialist facilities, a dedicated delivery workforce, and support services to ensure that research is conducted efficiently and meets regulatory standards.

Department of Women & Children\'s Health

The KCL Department of Women and Children\'s Health forms the research arm of the Women\'s Health Academic Centre, King\'s Health Partners, to develop synchrony and excellence between clinical service, research and teaching. King\'s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering collaboration between one of the world\'s leading research-led universities and three of London\'s most successful NHS Foundation Trusts.