Clinical Research Practitioner/Research Nurse

Florin Chilian; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Maidstone is seeking a highly motivated individual to support project management in mental health research. The successful candidate will assist the Clinical Research Delivery Team, recruit participants for studies, and ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. This role offers the opportunity to enhance clinical and administrative experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Commitment to excellent care

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes unless exempt.
• Experience in clinical research or mental health field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and oversee research activities related to NIHR studies.
• Recruit participants for clinical studies.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Phlebotomy

Data management

Project management

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Job description

The post-holder will support the work of KMPT's Research & Innovation Department's Clinical Research Delivery Team and gain clinical and administrative experience in research. This includes duties related to various National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio research studies across different sites within the trust.

KMPT's Research & Innovation Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Clinical Research Delivery Team. The role involves assisting with the Mental Health & Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disorders research portfolio, recruiting participants for clinical studies, and promoting research among clinicians, service users, and the wider NHS.

The post-holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business purposes, unless exempt due to a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

The primary purpose of this role is to support project management and oversee research activities within KMPT, specifically managing NIHR Portfolio studies such as the ADAPT (Alzheimers Disease Diagnosis and Plasma p-Tau217) study. Responsibilities include identifying, recruiting, and assisting study teams and clinicians.

The post involves managing, coordinating, and facilitating research in Mental Health and Dementia. Tasks include clinic/patient-based activities, phlebotomy, blood sample centrifuging, document management, project tracking, data collection and reporting, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance, and contributing to the improvement of research participant care and data quality.

Join us in the Garden of England, where we offer professional development opportunities and a high quality of life. KMPT provides mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. Our trust is rated 'Good' overall by the CQC and 'Outstanding' for care, with 3,283 staff across 66 buildings and 33 locations covering 1,450 square miles.

We pride ourselves on a diverse, passionate, and friendly team committed to excellent care. Our work environment fosters kindness and compassion, recognizing everyone’s vital role in service delivery.

Our strategy emphasizes delivering outstanding care through exceptional staff, with a vision to provide the right care, in the right place, for every service user, every time.

For more about us, check out our recruitment videos on YouTube.

The post involves assisting in research management, coordination, and facilitation, particularly for the ADAPT study. Tasks include clinic/patient activities, phlebotomy, sample processing, document control, project logistics, data management, and ensuring compliance with GCP and Research Governance. You will also contribute to improving research participant care and data quality using national and trust databases.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities.