Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking a Clinical Research Practitioner to support the research team and manage clinical trials. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and assist with administrative activities related to research studies. The role offers flexible working arrangements and requires effective communication across teams. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Ability to escalate barriers to study set up to senior management.
• Experience in compiling and maintaining investigator site files.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance.
• Assist with clinical trial setup and training for stakeholders.
• Maintain communication between the PI, research, and clinical teams.

Job description

Overview

The aim of the role Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) is to enhance the overall delivery of clinical research within the Trust by providing support to the existing research team, assisting with clinical and administrative activities related to clinical trials, from initiation to completion, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Research - Clinical Trial Set up: Be compliant with the rules and applications of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other elements of Research Governance.
• Be expected to escalate identified barriers to study set up to Senior Management, PI and R&D.
• Be aware of costing of studies
• Be aware that all research studies require Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.
• Ensure compilation and maintenance of investigator site files and working files in accordance with ICH-GCP.
• Setting up and maintaining study trackers.
• Work across boundaries to communicate and liaise with all the required stakeholders to ensure set up of research studies.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to assist with the training requirements for study specific activities.
• Assist, prepare and attend Site Initiation Visits.
• Use of Case Report Files (CRFs), lab manuals and other study specific documents, as required.
• Assist with training for key stakeholders.
• Clinical Trial Management: Follow study protocol and update practice when relevant.
• To ensure that research study specific activities are undertaken as required by the research protocol.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

The aim of this role is to enhance the overall delivery of clinical research within the Trust by providing support to the existing research team, assisting with clinical and administrative activities related to clinical trials, from initiation to termination, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

For detailed information please see Job Description.

This advert closes on Friday 7 Nov 2025