Clinical Research Practitioner
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE5 8AZ
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Imagine if the work you did today could shape how mental health care is delivered tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research an...
As a Band 6 Clinical Research Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting study set-up, participant recruitment, and study delivery, ensuring all research is conducted to high standards and in compliance with regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (as amended).
The post holder will work across all sites in the Trust and will support the screening and recruitment of participants into Commercial Clinical Trials and NIHR Portfolio studies. You will act as a patient advocate, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and informed participation of service users at all times. You will also contribute to the coordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies.
In addition, you will provide line management and supervision to identified members of the Research Delivery Team, supporting their development and ensuring effective study delivery.
Study set-up responsibilities: feasibility support, site set-up activities, delegation logs, essential documents/Investigator Site File (ISF) set-up, Site Initiation Visits (SIV) support, creating/reviewing local processes/SOPs.
Monitoring/oversight readiness: explicit responsibility for supporting monitoring visits, audits, inspections, addressing findings/Corrective and Preventive Actions, and maintaining inspection-ready Trial Master File (TMF)/ISF.
To interact appropriately with research participants, service users, their carers and relatives, with the ability to convey the goals of the research in a friendly manner, ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006.
To support the recruitment of participants to research studies in mental health through liaison with local research networks and clinical teams.
To assist in obtaining valid informed consent to take part in research studies, providing complex verbal and written information in the process of explaining study involvement.
To collect research data through standardised assessment measures completed with participants
To maintain Trust records and any trial databases and, ensuring entries are complete, accurate and up to date in accordance with the Trust policies, the protocol and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Working within the Trust, you will use your understanding of clinical services, priorities, and team structures to engage effectively with service users and clinical teams, promoting participation in research. You will act as a key link between research and clinical practice, helping to embed research into routine care.
You will also have opportunities to further develop your research skills and contribute to the Trust's strategic ambition to build research capacity within the workforce, supporting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in health or social care or Psychology degree. (A)
- Completion of GCP training in the last 2 years (A)
- Clinical Research Practitioner Registration or working towards Registration (A)
Desirable
- Higher degree/formal study of research design and methods in clinical or social settings (A)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant research experience. (A/I)
- Understanding of the needs of mental health service users who may wish to be involved in research. (A/I)
- Previous experience of working as part of a research team delivering NIHR portfolio studies and commercial clinical trials and CTIMP (Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products. (A/I)
- Knowledge of, and clinical experience within, mental health services. (A/I)
- Experience of data management and working in accordance with study protocols, including lone working where required. (A/I)
- Project management experience. (A/I)
- Experience of administering psychometric scales (A)
- Ability to engage, influence, and motivate individuals to participate in mental health research. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS environment with direct contact with mental health service users (typically 1+ year). (A/I)
- Experience of working within a research delivery team supporting commercial clinical trials and NIHR portfolio studies. (A/I)
- Experience of participating in research projects involving service users and staff within a Mental Health Setting. (A/I)
- Current or recent experience of working with people with serious mental illness. (A)
- Phlebotomy skills, or willingness to undertake training. (A)
- Experience of conducting patient and public involvement (PPI) and public engagement activities. (A/I)
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Experience of using the CONSORT guidelines for reporting clinical trials. (A/I)
- Experience of using the Intervention Fidelity (IF) framework for randomised controlled trials. (A/I)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. (A/I)
- Highly motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. (A/I)
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. (A/I)
- Knowledge of research methods and basic statistical procedures. (A/I)
- Experience with electronic systems (e.g., Electronic Data Capture (EDC)/electronic Case Report Form (eCRF), Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)) and competence in standard IT packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel) and general data entry. (A/I)
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping systems. (A/I)
Desirable
- Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work-based learning (A/I)
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed to supporting organisational change and contributing to research and strategic ambitions. (A/I)
- Able to work in a flexible, mobile/agile manner across sites. (A/I)
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and transparency in all aspects of work. (A/I)
- Able and willing to travel independently Trust-wide. (A/I)
- Demonstrates emotional resilience and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload. (A/I)
- Proactive and positive "can-do" attitude, with a focus on improving recruitment and reducing barriers to participation in research. (A/I)
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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