Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner to support the Audiology & Otology Research Team. This role involves providing essential research support and assisting with clinical procedures. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational background along with significant clinical trial experience. The position offers an inclusive workplace culture and various benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

27 days' leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pay for unsocial hours

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

NHS pension

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or diploma level with healthcare, science, or research experience.
• Excellent communication skills with all staff groups and patients.
• Significant relevant experience in clinical trial/research data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide data management and research administrative support.
• Assist with clinical procedures like taking vital signs and phlebotomy.
• Contribute to databases for clinical studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

IT proficiency

Education

O' Levels / 'GCSE's in English and Math

Degree or diploma in Healthcare, Science or Research

Tools

MS Office Suite

Research Databases

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to patient care by working in Research?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner working with the Audiology & Otology Research Team. Our team delivers research across specialities including ENT and Audiology. We have a range of exciting studies that we deliver from CTIMPs/ATIMPs, medical device trials and observation studies recruiting patients affected by hearing and balance disorders and other associated conditions.

If you are passionate about research and feel ready to take the next step in your career, UHB is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

What we offer

*27 days' leave plus bank holidays (rising to 29 after five and 33 after 10 years' service)

*Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

*Ongoing learning and development opportunities

*Structured personal development and career progression plan

*Generous NHS pension

*Great maternity, paternity and adoption pay

*Childcare vouchers

*Wide range of LGBT+ initiatives and staff networks

*Health service discounts and online benefits

*Health and well-being opportunities

*Cycle to work scheme and discounts on public transport

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a member of the research team based mainly at the Queen Elizabeth and responsible for supporting the research staff. They will be responsible for providing data management, and research administrative support, as needed for clinical study activities. Where appropriate they will carry out or assist with clinical procedures to include taking vital signs, ECG procedures, phlebotomy and the collection and management of tissue or blood samples.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to databases for clinical studies, have knowledge of the clinical research process and be competent in setting up and delivering research trials. The post holder to have excellent IT knowledge, excellent communication skills and be confident in holding discussions with the wider MDT and external partners. They will need to be able to effectively present information to colleagues and demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1094535

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• *O' Levels / 'GCSE's specifically English and maths at grade C or above
• *Educated to degree level or diploma level plus relevant experience to degree level in Healthcare, Science or Research.

Desirable

• *Registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)
• *Completion of Care Certificate

Experience Essential

• *Significant relevant experience in clinical trial /research data management
• *Experience of research in a healthcare setting
• *Understanding of current legislation regarding research governance Issues
• *Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)

Desirable

• *Previous experience of line managing staff, completing appraisals and a basic understanding of the HR requirements of managing sickness and absence etc.
• *Knowledge of National policies, procedures and initiatives or current issues facing the NHS

Additional Criteria Essential

• *Willingness to undertake clinical skills required for research team
• *Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and under pressure, able to prioritise workload accordingly and problem solve when required
• *Communication skills, able to converse with all staff groups and patients, and their families and/or carers
• *Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability including use of following IT packages --
• *MS office. including word, excel and PowerPoint.
• *Research Databases
• *Electronic Patient Records
• *Evidence of accuracy and detail in data collection and recording
• *Work well as a member of a team, able to contribute to meetings and champion research locally
• *Travel as required by the Trust across the organisation.
• *Work flexibly to meet service demands

Desirable

• *Evidence of ongoing personal development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• *O' Levels / 'GCSE's specifically English and maths at grade C or above
• *Educated to degree level or diploma level plus relevant experience to degree level in Healthcare, Science or Research.

Desirable

• *Registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)
• *Completion of Care Certificate

Experience Essential

• *Significant relevant experience in clinical trial /research data management
• *Experience of research in a healthcare setting
• *Understanding of current legislation regarding research governance Issues
• *Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)

Desirable

• *Previous experience of line managing staff, completing appraisals and a basic understanding of the HR requirements of managing sickness and absence etc.
• *Knowledge of National policies, procedures and initiatives or current issues facing the NHS

Additional Criteria Essential

• *Willingness to undertake clinical skills required for research team
• *Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and under pressure, able to prioritise workload accordingly and problem solve when required
• *Communication skills, able to converse with all staff groups and patients, and their families and/or carers
• *Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability including use of following IT packages --
• *MS office. including word, excel and PowerPoint.
• *Research Databases
• *Electronic Patient Records
• *Evidence of accuracy and detail in data collection and recording
• *Work well as a member of a team, able to contribute to meetings and champion research locally
• *Travel as required by the Trust across the organisation.
• *Work flexibly to meet service demands

Desirable

• *Evidence of ongoing personal development

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.

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)