Clinical Research Practitioner - Band 5

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Clinical Research Practitioner to support clinical trials and research. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and a strong background in research. This role involves direct patient care, managing clinical trials, and coordinating research efforts. Competitive salary from £31,049 to £37,796 pro rata per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a registered nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner in an NHS setting.
• Experience of clinical research.
• Teaching qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support research participants throughout the research process.
• Perform study-related procedures including participant assessment.
• Identify new research opportunities and manage clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Management of clinical caseload

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Registered nurse/midwife with NMC registration

Job description

Applications are open for a Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to join our Research and Development team for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave.

For the purposes of brevity the term clinical research practitioner (CRP) is used to represent all health professionals working in a patient facing role in clinical research and includes nurses.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in research, on both industry and academic studies or will be an experienced nurse looking to embark on a career in research.

Main duties of the job

In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, you will support research participants throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. You will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of trials & studies. You will be required to prioritise your own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients.

You will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for identifying new research opportunities, coordinating and managing a number of clinical trials.

The post holders will also be required to work across specialties depending on portfolio requirements.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Person Specification

Experience

• Recent experience of working as a first level registered nurse (all branches), midwife, RSCN/Allied health professional or Clinical Research Practitioner within an NHS or care setting
• Experience of clinical research
• Previous experience within relevant clinical specialty, or a broad clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge
• Registered nurse/midwife with current NMC registration/Allied Health Professional with current registration/Clinical Scientist with current registration OR Registered CRP (Academy for Healthcare Sciences) or must complete competencies to obtain registration within one year
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge

• Able to develop clinical skills as per study protocols
• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of GCP

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum