ART Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

Job Summary Do you want to work in a variety of settings across different organisations? The Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) is looking for an experienced Clinical Trials Assistant wishing to make the move to an Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner (ACRP) role working in a dynamic mobile team, with a number of posts available in all of the 3 subregions of Yorkshire and Humber. This advert is for the posts available in the Humber and North Yorkshire region. The ARDT works across Secondary Care, Primary Care and Wider Care settings, delivering a variety of Commercial and Non-Commercial research studies and trials. The Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner post would ideally suit someone who has experience of supporting the delivery of research in a dynamic environment and/or experience of community based practice. These posts will be employed through Leeds Teaching Hospitals with the operational base being Humber Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for the Humber and North Yorkshire region. The ARDT Assistant CRP will be required to travel throughout the Humber and North Yorkshire region delivering all aspects of clinical and non-clinical research. The following areas of experience are advantageous but not essential: Commercial Research Delivery, Mental Health, Community or District Nursing, Supporting those living with Dementia and Prisons. ACHS CRP registration is not a requirement for applying for this role. Responsibilities Where appropriate and in line with training competencies the post holder may be required to support aspects of study delivery including screening, recruitment, consent, follow-ups, data management, sample collection and processing as required, across all specialties and settings. Provide general administrative support to a portfolio of trials/studies, including filing, typing, fielding telephone calls, ordering patient notes and retrieving patient test results via hospital/primary care IT systems. Supporting Agile Research Delivery Team roles with general administration related to study delivery tasks, data management and staff recruitment/development processes. Utilise the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive) and other information systems (e.g. spreadsheets) as required. Contribute to administrative oversight of the regional Local Portfolio Management System (LMPS). Support the effective communication of complex research study information with all relevant research personnel and research participants. Support Research Nurses/CRPs/AHPs in performing and recording a range of participant assessments and physiological measurements required, according to personal competencies and the study protocol. This may include, but not be limited to venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, weight and height. Be aware of and identify to senior team members any serious adverse events and incidents according to regulatory and trust requirements. Using appropriate manual and computerised systems, ensure accurate collection and maintenance of all research records and results, ensuring that all data can be verified. Provide timely information to reflect recruitment of patients to support timely entry to Local Project Management Systems (LPMS). Support the research teams in preparing trial/study documentation for monitoring visits. Support Agile Research Delivery team members in delivering and supporting multiple concurrent projects and research sites, requiring flexibility and adjustment according to demand. Ensure clinic appointments/tests required for participants involved in trials are carried out according to the schedule in the protocol. Assist in the care and follow-up of study participants; where appropriate, obtain informed consent to participate in a study, provide information, education and support to participants. Make arrangements for pathological samples, radiological films and electronic data to be sent for central review. The post holder works with autonomy, under the supervision of a statutory registered professional to support study delivery across a range of specialties and settings. Seek advice from colleagues when knowledge required falls outside of own boundaries. Report and Escalate as per trust policy when areas of unsafe practice or clinical incidents occur. Champion RDN Life Science Industry research and the importance and contribution of industry to NHS and social care. Work with the life sciences industry to provide a high quality research delivery service for selected studies. Demonstrate understanding of the regional participant, carer and public impact on the research landscape. Ensure through professional conversations, the positive impact of patient and public involvement and engagement on the design, delivery and dissemination of research. Ensure all opportunities for patient, participant, carer and public feedback are optimised. Person Specification Experience (Essential) Developing knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice. Developing knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including some experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health or care setting. Demonstrable experience of data management/administration - preferably in a health or care setting. Computer literate with some experience of the use of Web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google Hub applications. An understanding of confidentiality issues. Experience (Desirable) Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies. Knowledge of case note tracking, computerised patient administrative systems. Phlebotomy experience. Skills and Behaviours (Essential) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good planning and organisational skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Willing to undertake professional development as required. Ability to travel for work. Skills and Behaviours (Desirable) Current driving licence. Qualifications (Essential) Educated to A level or equivalent. NVQ3/foundation degree in a Healthcare related subject or working towards. Qualifications (Desirable) Completed or working towards a Care Certificate. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Beverley Road Willerby Hull HU10 6ED Employer's Website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ Job Details Date posted: 11 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 4 Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working Reference number: C9298-MDI-173 Job locations: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Beverley Road, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6ED; York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE #J-18808-Ljbffr