Clinical Trials Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Airdrie, United Kingdom NHS Lanarkshire Full time

The Role

The post exists to provide support for local Principal Investigators who are carrying out Clinical Trials within NHS Lanarkshire, facilitating recruitment into those Clinical Trials, and maintaining adherence to the Clinical Trials Protocols.

To carry out all relevant Clinical Trials duties as delegated to them by the local Principal Investigator, as defined in the Clinical Trials Protocol and recorded in the Study Delegation Log. To maintain fully up-to-date and accurate Study Site Files for Clinical Trials, where that responsibility has been delegated to them by the Principal Investigator. To contribute to targets set by national and regional Research Networks and other recognised research organisations for patient recruitment to Clinical Trials. To work with a wide range of colleagues involved in research within NHS Lanarkshire to help develop and increase the Clinical Trials portfolio within the organisation. To increase the awareness of Clinical Trials among patients, healthcare staff, clinical service providers and management. To improve the accessibility of Clinical Trials to patients, despite any social circumstances or geographical barriers to participation. This will require interaction with patients, families, co-ordinating centres, Sponsor organisations, clinical and non-clinical staff, and working across interdisciplinary boundaries. To contribute to the development and implementation of local and network research policies, standard operating procedures and working practices as required. To develop and maintain a balanced trials portfolio ensuring that this focuses on a wide variety of conditions, and encompasses both assessment and treatment Clinical Trials.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

First level RGN, or appropriate health related qualification Experience post RGN registration or post achievement of relevant appropriate health qualification, and relevant work experience applicable to the Clinical Trials they support. Degree or Post registration Diploma (or working towards same) or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience to function at degree level. Evidence of continued professional development Developing and delivering training materials High standard of communication skills Ability to understand the application of Research Governance Ability to work as part of a team, utilising leadership skills where appropriate Excellent organisational skills Ability to prioritise and time manage Computer literate Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence

It would be great if you also have

Evidence of application, of advanced practice skills in clinical research and applying clinical judgement providing support at all stages of the clinical research lifecycle Experience of coordinating or managing a portfolio of studies Experience of managing other clinical research staff Experience working in primary care sites Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within clinical research gained through experience working in clinical research in accordance with good clinical practice standards Demonstrable knowledge of the EU Clinical Trials Directive and associated UK legislation governing the conduct of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) Ability to motivate others and work using own initiative Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team Flexibility to meet demands of the role including deadlines, resources, clinicians and patients

Contract type

Permanent 

Part Time

29.7 hours

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Research and Development within University Hospital Monklands.

The working pattern for this role is: Office hours with some flexibility. 

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .



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