Assistant Research Practitioner

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is looking for an enthusiastic Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner to support clinical research activities. This full-time role involves managing care pathways, recruiting participants, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with research regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Employee assistance

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in research or relevant specialties is desirable.
• Eager to learn and improve patient care.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing care pathways for research participants.
• Recruiting patients and obtaining consent.
• Collecting data and samples while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Communication

Education

Background in clinical research

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our research team as a Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, supporting clinical research activities at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton.

The role involves managing care pathways for research participants, including recruitment, education, data collection, and documentation. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with research regulations and handle a varied caseload depending on trial complexity.

While experience in research or relevant specialties is desirable, training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to improving patient care, eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possess excellent organizational and documentation skills.

The role requires working closely with experienced Research Nurses and multidisciplinary teams, recruiting patients, managing caseloads, and liaising with sponsors, patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include obtaining consent, collecting data and samples, and supporting research activities.

This position is suitable for a nurse associate, experienced HCA, or equivalent with a background in clinical research and the confidence to manage workload independently. It is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.

If applying for an internal secondment, ensure you have your line manager's support. For questions, contact the Recruitment Team.

Closing date of applications: 06 July 2025
Interview date: 18 July 2025

We are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our community, guided by our values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence. We offer development opportunities, ongoing support, and staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts about our trust include high patient throughput in outpatient and emergency services, a large number of surgical operations, and extensive facilities with over 50 operating theatres.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Michael Agyemang
• Job title: Clinical Trials Nurse Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]