Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner


Location
Salary
£28392.00 to £31157.00
Profession
Research practitioner
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

16 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Interest in mental health care and mental health research.

  • Experience

    Relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare clinical role.

  • Experience

    Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in healthcare.

  • Experience

    Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and face to face with professionals and non-professionals.

  • Experience

    IT literate (proficient in Microsoft office applications).

  • Experience

    Information Governance, Confidentiality and Data Protection.

  • Experience

    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Experience

    Self-motivated, able to organise a large and varied workload with minimal supervision.

  • Experience

    Being flexible and adaptable at work to meet priorities and provide cross cover for other colleagues.

  • Experience

    Willingness to learn new skills.

  • Experience

    Attention to detail.

  • Experience

    Ability to travel daily for meetings / clinical visits across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire.

  • Qualifications

    A' Level/NVQ3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area

  • Qualifications

    Complete Care Certificate or willingness to undertake

  • Qualifications

    Evidence of on-going professional development

  • Additional Criteria

    Driving license is essential

Desirable

7 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience in the Mental Health care.

  • Experience

    Phlebotomy or venepuncture.

  • Experience

    Coordination of research trials.

  • Experience

    Knowledge of clinical procedures, patient record systems etc.

  • Experience

    Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials

  • Experience

    Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements

  • Qualifications

    International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) certification

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. A driving licence is essential.

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

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.

Details

  • Date posted: 15 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 4
  • Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year Based on full time hours
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Job share
  • Reference number: 348-COR-12843
  • Job locations: Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3JB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

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