Clinical Research Practitioner

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Research Practitioner The closing date is 18 December 2025 An excellent opportunity has arisen to work in our award winning Research team based at the BMFD site as a Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP). You will be part of a team of research nurses, other clinical research practitioners and administrative staff providing a comprehensive clinical research support service working in all specialities of research. The role involves recruitment, education, and monitoring of research participants into various research studies, along with the collection and documentation of accurate data. The post holder is expected to facilitate recruitment and deliver research studies for participants. The Trust is part of the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Research Delivery Network (RDN) with East of England (EoE) and, as a CRP, you will be jointly responsible for managing the care pathways of participants, patients, and carers in research studies from the Trust's active research portfolio. You will also need to maintain good communication with other members of the team, hospital departments, trial sponsors and the RDN. If this exciting opportunity matches your skills and interest we welcome your application. Main duties of the job You will have responsibility under supervision for the delivery of direct and indirect participant care within your caseload, working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary research teams and, where applicable, in accordance with the UK policy framework for health and social care, The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICH‑GCP). The role involves lots of learning opportunities of clinical research protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations to ensure effective running of research studies and the maintenance and compliance with appropriate research governance standards. The Trust has an in‑house training and career development programme and has an established research team embedded within the Research & Development (R&D) team which ensures support and clear communication channels are available. About us Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Job responsibilities Please see the attached JD and person specification for further details on this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Clinical Trials Practitioner Evidence of continued professional development Clinical Experience of working in Health Care Accredited CRP ICH GCP certificate Knowledge and Experience Understanding of acute healthcare working in the NHS Recent experience in research Competence in standard PC packages Understanding of research and clinical trials Phlebotomy trained (can be provided) Personal and People Development Ability to deliver a high standard of individualised care High level of organisational and time management skills Clinical Skills Previous experience in Health care within the NHS utilising clinical skills Previous experience as band 4 Venepuncture Experience in a research role 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. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust £31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) #J-18808-Ljbffr