Clinical Trial Practitioner

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Trials Practitioner to enhance their pioneering oncology services. The role involves planning and evaluating patient care for early-phase clinical trials while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice standards. With the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment, candidates should have experience in clinical research, particularly in oncology trials. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits to support your career development and well-being.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research, including early-phase trials.
• Experience preferably in an oncology setting.
• Ability to ensure compliance with ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate research care for oncology patients.
• Act as a key worker for trial participants.
• Monitor and manage side effects of investigational therapies.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Oncology trials experience

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Job description

Clinical Trials Practitioner
Location: London, Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hrs/week (Monday–Friday 9am – 5pm)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

At Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), you’ll step into one of the most advanced and pioneering oncology environments in the UK. Our 12‑bedded clinical trials unit on Harley Street is the only private provider in the country delivering Phase I (first‑in‑human), Phase II and Phase III cancer trials — placing us at the forefront of global cancer innovation. Each month, we welcome 15–20 new patients onto studies, matching the pace and complexity of some of the busiest NHS research centres. This is a rare opportunity to lead within a setting where cutting‑edge science, compassionate care and world‑class research come together every day.

We are seeking an Clinical Trial Practitioner with experience preferably in an oncology setting to support our growing portfolio of early‑phase studies.

Role Overview

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating research care for oncology patients
• Acting as a key worker for trial participants, offering support throughout their treatment
• Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical standards
• Collaborating with investigators and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitoring and managing side effects of investigational therapies
• Supporting recruitment and contributing to high‑quality trial delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in clinical research, including early‑phase trials
• Oncology trials experience – Desirable
• Experience in developing clinical pathways and policies

Why Join Us?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.