Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner with a particular interest in Mental Health to join the Academy of Research and Improvement team within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust This is a full time contract; however, job share and alternative part time arrangements will be considered.

This role supports Research Nurses and Allied Health Professionals in the delivery of NIHR portfolio research studies. Activities include helping to recruit participants for research studies, providing administrative support for management of site files and computer databases. The post-holder will work on research studies across a range of specialty areas.

As well as working with our clinical teams, a core component of our research is our community research partnership model, in which we work collaboratively with other care organisations to deliver studies. We work with care homes, schools, charities and community organisations.

You will have significant experience in a patient facing healthcare role and administration in a healthcare setting. Although research experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

Support identification of participants for NIHR adopted studies according to research protocols and guidelines using a variety of methods such as attending clinical meetings, reviewing clinical data and liaising with care co-ordinators.

Adhere to International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), legislation and policy relating to the conduct of research and according to the study protocol.

Assist in the care and follow up of clinical trial patients. Where appropriate and for specific trials, the post holder may be expected to work autonomously obtaining patient informed consent to participate in a study, provide information, education and support to patients on clinical trials.

Deliver direct care to participants within scope of competence, coordinate and undertake a range of clinical tasks and observations including but not limited to venesection, blood pressure (manual and electronic), preparation of blood samples, and measuring height and weight.

Provide administrative and data management support, including data entry and management for a variety of databases, compile study folders, prepare documents for monitoring, meeting planning and general administrative duties.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.