Clinical Research Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, seeks a dedicated Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner for its Breast Research Team. This role focuses on supporting clinical trials and improving patient care through innovative research. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of research while receiving comprehensive training and development opportunities. Previous experience in clinical research is not essential but beneficial.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction programme

Tailored personal development plans

Opportunities for further training

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a clinical or patient-facing environment.
• Knowledge of ICH-Good Clinical Practice regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of clinical trial activities as indicated in the protocol.
• Act as an advocate for staff, participants, and their relatives.
• Keep abreast of innovations in research governance and ethics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 4 (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Location Manchester, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 11 Jul 2025

Job summary

Clinical Research Practitioner. Band 4

Breast Research Team

Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK and single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England.

Research & Innovation at MFT is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support research across a diverse range of clinical areas and deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond

Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:

Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching

Attracts, develops and retains great people

Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider

We are looking for a band 4 Clinical Research practitioner to join our Breast Research Team at Wythenshawe Hospital, Nightingale Centre prior experience is not essential, although it is advantageous.

Main duties of the job

What we're looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is capable of contributing to the development of research within Breast Research Team.

The Team facilitates and supportsthe delivery of research within MFT.

The post holder will assist with delivery of clinical trial activities as indicated in the protocol and delegated to do so.

Act as an advocate for staff, participants and their relatives at all times. Keep abreast of innovations and developments in research governance, ethics and other regulatory and legal guidelines governing clinical research.

Prior clinical research experience is not essential, but advantageous. Ideally you will have experience of the NHS and working within a clinical or patient facing environment. You will be educated to a Minimum of NVQ Level 3 with additional experience.

You will have a flexible approach to your working pattern. You may be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the Research delivery at Nightingale Centre.

Comprehensive training and an induction programme will be provided for successful candidates. We will also ensure that you have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description
Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum NVQ 3 plus
• additional experience OR NVQ4

Desirable

• Degree in scientific/ healthcare discipline

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/ understanding of healthcare environments

Desirable

• Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
• Medical knowledge/ terminology specific to the speciality
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
• Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload

Desirable

• Data management experience
• Experience of working in a research environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Awareness and respect for confidentially
• Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Knowledge of information governance
• Knowledge of electronic patient record systems i.e. HIVE/Epic
• Clinical skills, including venepuncture

Attributes

Essential

• Proactive and able to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Team player
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Ability to delegate where appropriate
• Ability to work flexible shift pattern
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Self-motivated, Innovative, Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to work to tight and / or unexpected deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites

Desirable

• Ability to troubleshoot effectively

Others

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values

Desirable

• Interest in healthcare Awareness of research at MFT

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum NVQ 3 plus
• additional experience OR NVQ4

Desirable

• Degree in scientific/ healthcare discipline

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/ understanding of healthcare environments

Desirable

• Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
• Medical knowledge/ terminology specific to the speciality
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
• Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload

Desirable

• Data management experience
• Experience of working in a research environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Awareness and respect for confidentially
• Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Knowledge of information governance
• Knowledge of electronic patient record systems i.e. HIVE/Epic
• Clinical skills, including venepuncture

Attributes

Essential

• Proactive and able to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Team player
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Ability to delegate where appropriate
• Ability to work flexible shift pattern
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Self-motivated, Innovative, Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to work to tight and / or unexpected deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites

Desirable

• Ability to troubleshoot effectively

Others

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values

Desirable

• Interest in healthcare Awareness of research at MFT

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

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