Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Clinical Research Practitioner

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in the UK is seeking a senior practitioner to join the Agile Research Delivery Team, focusing on the management of health research projects. Key responsibilities include operational oversight for participant recruitment, compliance with standards, and data management. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field and experience in leadership roles within health care. Strong IT and communication skills are essential. The organization promotes equality and diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership management within health care setting.
• Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for clinical research.
• Experience managing clinical trials and health research lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of multiple concurrent projects.
• Conducting physiological assessments and ensuring compliance.
• Managing workload and possibly supervising others.

Skills

Good IT skills

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to motivate self and others

Team player

Education

Educated to degree level in science or health related discipline

Working towards postgraduate degree level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Hub applications

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role requires a proactive senior practitioner to join the Agile Research Delivery Team, focusing on the delivery of health and care research across various specialties and settings.

Key responsibilities include operational management of multiple concurrent projects, including participant screening, recruitment, informed consent, intervention delivery, and follow‑ups.

The post holder will be responsible for accurate data collection and maintenance, conducting physiological assessments and measurements, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.

The role involves strategic leadership through sharing knowledge, and business planning to ensure appropriate workforce skill mix. It also requires embracing a culture of continuous improvement, supporting Life Sciences Industry research, and actively engaging with participants, the public, and diverse stakeholders to ensure equitable access to research.

You will manage your own workload, may supervise others, and are expected to travel frequently across the East Midlands region.

We are proud to be at the forefront of health and social care research delivery in the East Midlands, working with partner organisations operating in a broad range of settings across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.

Hosted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, our model incorporates a number of different roles to enable us to drive clinical research delivery performance, and to ensure that research is championed across every level of health and care.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level in science or health related discipline or in another field with experience of research trials or equivalent relevant experience/training and educated or working towards postgraduate degree level
• CRPs should be on or working towards accredited registration with the AHCS
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Has completed or is undertaking a course in management / leadership

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Leadership management experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations
• Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up and delivery of clinical research studies in a health and care setting
• Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies or a customer focussed role
• Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications, MS Office and/or Google Hub applications
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and to motivate self and others
• Ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management of research study(ies) including, where relevant, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the research study(ies)
• Ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships including with the public, research participants, carers and members of multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Ability to travel for work
• Current driving licence

Value and Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• A confident and experienced leader and manager in a health care setting
• Team player
• Adaptable/flexible approach to work
• Integrity
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure
• Desire to maintain competence level through continuous learning

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Clinical Research Practitioner (PDF, 316.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)