Clinical Research Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Research Practitioner to join their dynamic research team. This role involves managing clinical trial participants, providing support in various research studies, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have relevant clinical experience, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, and strong communication skills. The position offers a chance to develop skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Buddy system for new members

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in a patient-facing role within the NHS.
• Knowledge of conducting clinical trials and applicable legislation.
• Experience in a research environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical trial participants.
• Maintain documentation of participants' events.
• Act as a primary contact point for trial participants.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice knowledge

Clinical skills including venepuncture

Communication skills

Patient care experience

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

5 GCSEs including English and Maths grade C or above

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Clinical Research Practitioner to join our dynamic research team at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials in the Trust, making a real impact on patient care and the future of healthcare. Reporting to the Senior Research Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and clinical support, working hands‑on on several portfolio studies.

This role offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop your skills in clinical research, and gain valuable experience in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Possessing a good understanding of clinical research and the legislation governing clinical trials is essential, as is a commitment to our Trust values: where we put the interests of our patients first and foremost using our values, Compassion, Inclusive and Respectful.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

Main duties of the job

• Work autonomously and manage a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain effective communication with people who use our services, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
• Identify suitable individuals for entry into clinical trials
• Maintain accurate documentation of participants events in progress notes
• Ensure people who use our services are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trial programmes
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to participants (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Act as a primary contact point for the trial participant
• Maintain accurate participants' trial documentation, complete Case Report Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in participant's notes.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures as required by trial protocols, ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of samples

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you are even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you will need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you will need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• 5 GCSEs including English and maths grade C or above or equivalent
• Significant relevant clinical experience in patient facing healthcare role, in the NHS
• Clinical skills, including venepuncture, perform ECG's and vital signs
• Good Clinical Practise training/knowledge
• Prior experience of working within a research environment
• Knowledge of electronic patient record systems

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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 name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)