Research Assistant Practitioner | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care center in Chelsea is seeking an Assistant Practitioner for its Clinical Trials Unit. This 1-year fixed-term role involves supporting Research Nurses in delivering care to patients in clinical trials. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, sample handling, and maintaining professional standards. The position offers opportunities for skill development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Access to training courses

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical or administrative roles preferred.
• Ability to work within professional boundaries.
• Understanding of sample handling and storage protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and clinical support to the research team.
• Assist in the handling and storage of tissue samples.
• Maintain accurate records of sample collections.

Skills

Clinical support

Administrative support

Communication skills

Sample processing

Job description

Overview

Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Chelsea)
Clinical Trials Unit – Urology
Location: Chelsea
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: 1-Year Fixed Term

The Clinical Trials Urology Unit Chelsea (CTUUC) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join the team on a one-year fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research within a supportive and professional environment.

As an essential and valued member of the research team, the Assistant Practitioner will support Research Nurses in delivering high-quality care to patients participating in clinical trials. The role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, requiring regular contact with patients and their families on both a physical and psychological level.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunities to develop both clinical and research skills.
• Access to a wide range of internal and external training courses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Be part of a dedicated team working on cutting-edge urological research.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Denise Kelly, Lead Biospecimen Coordinator : [e-mail] or 020 7811 8116

Role and responsibilities

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the efficient service provision by providing clerical, clinical and sample processing support and will assist on the handling and storage of tissue samples and survival follow up of long-term clinical trials.

The Assistant Practitioner is expected to work strictly within their professional boundaries, understanding the limits of their role and competencies. AP will carry out duties under the supervision and guidance of research nurse team and lead biospecimen coordinator ensuring that all clinical and research activities are performed safely and effectively. Maintaining professional accountability, the post holder will seek support or escalate concerns when tasks exceed their level of training or scope of practice, thereby safeguarding patient welfare and upholding the highest standards of care.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That\'s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To assist the Lead Biospecimen Coordinator with the laboratory prep for all Urology clinics.
• Responsible under the supervision of the Lead Biospecimen Coordinator, for the handling, and recording of tissue / sample collection and ensuring activity is recorded and logged on the unit sample log at every step of the process.
• Ensure stock levels of clinical and non-clinical supplies are maintained through ordering, storing, and rotating stock and safely disposing of out-of-date stock.
• Request blood sample and/or tissue as per trial protocol and in line with hospital policy and HTA regulation, ensuring patient consent has been given in advance.
• To be able to translate instructions from a laboratory manual provided by the sponsor.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025