Research Nurse / Clinical Research Practitioner

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide clinical trial support within the Research and Innovation team. This role will involve participant recruitment and data management across a variety of mental health and physical health projects. With opportunities for development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for candidates wishing to advance their research expertise.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice car options

Health and Wellbeing support

Free car parking

Citizens Advice support linked with Hardship Fund

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / AHP or relevant degree required.
• Experience of research or significant relevant clinical experience essential.
• Understanding of research methodology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants onto clinical trials in various settings.
• Develop relationships for promoting research initiatives.
• Collect and document accurate data and manage samples.

Skills

Research experience

Data management

Clinical trial support

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Masters qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual with experience in research to provide clinical trial support to the Research and Innovation team at the Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury. You will also support research engagement and activity in primary care and community settings and support the work of our research bus.

The role supports research in a range of mental health and physical health areas.

Calls or visits to discuss the role are strongly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data, including collection and management of samples.

You will develop relationships with Trust clinical teams and community groups, to promote and deliver research, and sustain their research engagement.

You must be able to travel across the Trust geography and be willing to drive our mobile research unit.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their research expertise to work on a variety of interesting projects within a friendly and supportive team.

About Us

By joining Team MPUFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

• Supporting your career development and progression.
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccination every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
  
  

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

PLEASE NOTE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ARE RECEIVED WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLIER THAN THE SPECIFIED CLOSING DATE

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

301-LG-25-7112229-A

Job locations

Redwoods Centre

Somerby Drive

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will work autonomously with responsibility for your own portfolio of clinical research studies, with the support of senior staff.

You willbe responsible for the recruitment of participants onto clinical trials via different routes in hospital and community settings.

You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex research projects, in line with agreed timescales and plans; working with the Research Governance team to ensure that all appropriate approvals have been gained prior to research studies commencing.

You will maintain effective communication between Trust clinical services, primary care and community organisations to ensure safe service delivery.

You will evaluate research protocols and ensure that information about clinical trials is clearly and appropriately communicated to research participants.

You will manage the research related aspect of care for participants of several research studies, which may cover different health specialties.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will work autonomously with responsibility for your own portfolio of clinical research studies, with the support of senior staff.

You willbe responsible for the recruitment of participants onto clinical trials via different routes in hospital and community settings.

You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex research projects, in line with agreed timescales and plans; working with the Research Governance team to ensure that all appropriate approvals have been gained prior to research studies commencing.

You will maintain effective communication between Trust clinical services, primary care and community organisations to ensure safe service delivery.

You will evaluate research protocols and ensure that information about clinical trials is clearly and appropriately communicated to research participants.

You will manage the research related aspect of care for participants of several research studies, which may cover different health specialties.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / AHP or relevant degree
  
  

Desirable

• Masters qualification or Good Clinical Practice
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of research or significant relevant clinical experience
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of research methodology
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of research or significant relevant clinical experience
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of research methodology
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwoods Centre

Somerby Drive

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwoods Centre

Somerby Drive

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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