# Band 6 Clinical Research Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-clinical-research-practitioner/78d9d080-4512-438c-a228-a7464da5543e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-clinical-research-practitioner/78d9d080-4512-438c-a228-a7464da5543e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 18 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working can be considered but the needs of the role will need fulfilled.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T09:40:40.918Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Solihull_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Clinical_Research_Practitioner/Research_Clinical_Research_Practitioner-v8020222 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8020222?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Clinical Research Practitioner ('CRP') is a key member of the Trust's Research and Development Team.  The principal purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams across the Midlands to assist in identifying and recruiting participants in research studies, including service users, carers and staff.  The CRP will provide support during the early feasibility stage, assist in obtaining Trust R&D approvals and other delegated tasks relating to research governance. The core purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams to assist in identifying and recruiting participants for studies which have been adopted to the Mental Health Mission portfolio, one of which will be the COMBINER Study. Your duties will involve supporting site file management, screening, recruitment and monitoring of trial patients, collection and documentation of accurate data and performing tests and assessments.  You will also be required to develop and utilise a working knowledge of and compliance with local, national and international research regulations **A requirement to travel to other trusts across the Midlands is essential to this role** ### Main duties of the job Please see job description for details of the main duties and responsibilities required for the role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. ## Job Details The Clinical Research Practitioner ('CRP') is a key member of the Trust's Research and Development Team. The principal purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams across the Midlands to assist in identifying and recruiting participants in research studies, including service users, carers and staff. The CRP will provide support during the early feasibility stage, assist in obtaining Trust R&D approvals and other delegated tasks relating to research governance. The core purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams to assist in identifying and recruiting participants for studies which have been adopted to the Mental Health Mission portfolio, one of which will be the COMBINER Study. Your duties will involve supporting site file management, screening, recruitment and monitoring of trial patients, collection and documentation of accurate data and performing tests and assessments. You will also be required to develop and utilise a working knowledge of and compliance with local, national and international research regulations **A requirement to travel to other trusts across the Midlands is essential to this role** ## Job Description Please see job description for details of the main duties and responsibilities required for the role. ## Responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Willingness and ability to learn new skills as required for study portfolio e.g. phlebotomy and ECG - Willingness and ability to travel as and when required ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Undergraduate degree in Psychology or equivalent theoretical knowledge - Evidence of Good Clinical Practice for research training **Desirable** - Professional registration to appropriate body if a Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Scientist, Allied Health Professional, Health and Care Professionals Council, British Psychology Society, Registered Clinical Research Practitioner OR equivalent demonstrable experience ### Analytical and Judgement Skills **Essential** - Able to work autonomously, prioritise and manage own time and workload to meet deadlines - Ability to work within and lead a team to deliver to objectives, targets and deadlines ### Knowledge and Nature of Experience **Essential** - At least 12 months clinical research delivery experience in an NHS or University Institution - Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health difficulties - Experience of delivering concurrent research studies with minimal supervision according to good clinical practice guidelines **Desirable** - Experience of conducting research in the mental health field ### Personal Skills/Abilities & Attributes **Essential** - Ability to deliver to targets and timelines - Understanding of Trust Values and able to work to these at all times ### PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE **Essential** - Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as EDGE, databases, ICE, PEPR - Experience working within a multidisciplinary team ## Documents - [applicant guide (pdf, 313.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1260) - [job description (pdf, 253.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10306702) - [equality statement (pdf, 572.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2416) - [person specification (pdf, 185.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10306701) - [everyday behaviours guide (pdf, 159.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2415) - [information for applicants (pdf, 431.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1709) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.