Associate Research Practitioner

NHS; Frimley Ridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Band 4 Associate Research Practitioner to support clinical research studies. The role involves collaborating with clinical teams, maintaining data accuracy, and supporting participant consent processes. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong interest in research. The position may require cross-site work within a respected NHS Trust and offers a salary of £28,859 to £31,670 annually.

Qualifications

• Good level of education, preferably with a degree or working towards one.
• Experience of working within an NHS environment.
• Prepared to work towards achieving ICH-GCP training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver clinical trials.
• Support informed consent processes with patients.
• Maintain data collection accuracy and compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Listening skills

Education

Good level of education, including Maths and English

Continuous professional development

ICH-GCP training

Tools

Computer and IT skills

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in clinical research?Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and motivated Band 4 Associate Research Practitioner to join our vibrant Research and Innovation department. This is an exciting opportunity for both internal and external candidates to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies.

As an Associate Research Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting and managing care pathways for research participants, including recruitment, education, monitoring, and accurate data collection. Clinical experience is advantageous, but full training will be provided--making this the perfect step into the clinical research world.

Main duties of the job

Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Lead Research Nurses, and multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver a high-quality clinical trials service

Support the informed consent process, ensuring patients understand their participation and rights

Maintain meticulous data collection and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) guidelines

Provide cover for colleagues and assist in audit activities as needed

Act as a professional role model, promoting best practice within research activities

If you are:

Reliable, flexible, and professional with a positive, enthusiastic attitude

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

A passion for research and improving patient outcomes

Ability and willingness to travel between sites

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country's largest and most respected trusts

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.

We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR - Epic - went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment.

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.

If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Frimley Health.

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Lead Research Nurses, and multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver a high-quality clinical trials service

Support the informed consent process, ensuring patients understand their participation and rights

Maintain meticulous data collection and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) guidelines

Provide cover for colleagues and assist in audit activities as needed

Act as a professional role model, promoting best practice within research activities

This role is primarily based at Frimley Park Hospital with some cross-site working required

Be part of a supportive, energetic team of research nurses and practitioners

Gain invaluable experience across a broad range of clinical research studies

Contribute to pioneering health improvement initiatives

Work within a nationally recognised NHS Trust committed to research excellence

Apply now and join us in shaping the future of healthcare through research at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. For further details, including the full job description and person specification

Please note this vacancy does not offer sponsorship

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good level of education, Maths and English, degree or be prepared to work towards this qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Excellent computer and IT skills
• ICH-GCP training or prepared to work towards achieving this
• Experience of working within a NHS environment

Specific competencies for role

• Interest in research principles, data collection and paperwork
• Advanced listening skills

Professional experience

• Demonstrates good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management with ability to work to tight schedules
• Venepuncture and cannulation

UK valid driving licence

• UK valid driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£28,859 to £31,670 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS