Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Research Practitioner to support our growing Renal Research portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent communication, organisational, and patient-centred care skills who is interested in making a real difference through research.

Why join us? *Work on an exciting portfolio of commercial, academic, observational, and complex interventional renal studies. *Gain experience supporting patients throughout their research journey, from recruitment and consent through to study follow-up. *Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams, research nurses, investigators, and sponsor representatives.

Main duties of the job As a Renal Clinical Research Practitioner, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of clinical trials by: Identifying and approaching eligible patients for participation in research studies. Coordinating participants' care throughout the research pathway while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Supporting the delivery of study visits in accordance with research protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Working collaboratively with the wider research and renal teams to ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual who: Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Can prioritise workload and manage multiple studies simultaneously. Demonstrates strong organisational, documentation, and time management skills.

Has an interest in clinical research and improving patient care through innovation and evidence-based practice. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can contribute to pioneering renal research while developing new skills and knowledge, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of renal healthcare through research. For further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Farfia Capper Senior Research Sister Telephone: 0121 371 8070 Email: farfia.capper@uhb.nhs.uk

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued.

We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential.

For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

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Qualifications

Essential *O' Levels / 'GCSE's specifically English and maths at grade C or above *Educated to degree level or diploma level plus relevant experience to degree level in Healthcare, Science or Research.

Desirable *Registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) *Completion of Care Certificate Experience Essential *Significant relevant experience in clinical trial /research data management *Experience of research in a healthcare setting *Understanding of current legislation regarding research governance Issues *Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) Desirable *Previous experience of line managing staff, completing appraisals and a basic understanding of the HR requirements of managing sickness and absence etc. *Knowledge of National policies, procedures and initiatives or current issues facing the NHS Additional Criteria Essential *Travel as required by the Trust across the organisation. *Work flexibly to meet service demands 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

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