# Clinical Research Nurse/AHP/Practitioner

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Ashton Under Lyne
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Allied health professionals
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa
- **Contract type:** 12 months (12 month fixed term contract)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-27T10:00:58.435Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Ashton_Under_Lyne/Tameside_Glossop_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v8000626
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8000626?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Clinical Research Nurse/AHP/Practitioner - 37.5 hours - Fixed term 12 months

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse / allied healthcare practitioner / research practitioner with an interest in research to support our growing clinical research team.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of clinical trials from set-up to closure. Duties will include recruiting participants into studies, conducting research assessments and procedures such as vital signs, phlebotomy and body composition at various time points, capturing source data, updating electronic data bases and resolving data queries in a timely manner.

You must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage your own workload, to work under pressure and to work flexibly as part of a team.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the delivery of high‑quality clinical research across a range of specialties by identifying eligible patients, providing clear study information, and assisting with informed consent processes. They will coordinate and deliver participant‑focused research activities—including study set‑up, data collection, sample handling, follow‑up and documentation—ensuring all activity adheres to study protocols, ICH‑GCP, research governance standards and data protection requirements. Working closely with clinicians, research teams, service departments and external partners, they will help manage multiple concurrent studies, maintain accurate records, monitor participant safety, and support recruitment through regular communication and engagement. The role also involves promoting research within the Trust, contributing to training and education, supporting audit and reporting requirements, and acting as a knowledgeable resource for staff and patients involved in research.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

## Job Details

Clinical Research Nurse/AHP/Practitioner - 37.5 hours - Fixed term 12 months

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse / allied healthcare practitioner / research practitioner with an interest in research to support our growing clinical research team.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of clinical trials from set-up to closure. Duties will include recruiting participants into studies, conducting research assessments and procedures such as vital signs, phlebotomy and body composition at various time points, capturing source data, updating electronic data bases and resolving data queries in a timely manner.

You must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage your own workload, to work under pressure and to work flexibly as part of a team.

## Job Description

The post holder will support the delivery of high‑quality clinical research across a range of specialties by identifying eligible patients, providing clear study information, and assisting with informed consent processes. They will coordinate and deliver participant‑focused research activities—including study set‑up, data collection, sample handling, follow‑up and documentation—ensuring all activity adheres to study protocols, ICH‑GCP, research governance standards and data protection requirements. Working closely with clinicians, research teams, service departments and external partners, they will help manage multiple concurrent studies, maintain accurate records, monitor participant safety, and support recruitment through regular communication and engagement. The role also involves promoting research within the Trust, contributing to training and education, supporting audit and reporting requirements, and acting as a knowledgeable resource for staff and patients involved in research.

## Responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Specific clinical skills appropriate to specialty or willingness to undertake
- Ability to work as part of the multi- disciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to demonstrate: Assertiveness Motivational Skills Negotiation Problem solving / Decision Making Delegation Conflict and problem solving
- IT skills – use of email, word processing, internet searching, excel spreadsheets
- Awareness of current NHS priorities, policies and operational challenges.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal.
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, privacy and dignity

**Desirable**

- Knowledge and skills obtained in a relevant band 5 post.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

### Experience

**Essential**

- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of establishing effective communication

**Desirable**

- Previous experience within research setting

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Allied Health Professional (HCPC), or Academy Healthcare Science (AHCS) registration status
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post – and to use and maintain these skills in the delivery of care.
- Willingness to undertake relevant teaching, mentoring and/or assessor qualifications, as required for the role.
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

## Documents

- [candidate pack (pdf, 343.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10327130)
- [hospital site map (jpg, 160.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2829)
- [hospital floor plan (pdf, 50.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1204)
- [job description- clinical research nurse/ahp/crp (pdf, 488.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10285814)
- [person specification- clinical research nurse/ahp/crp (pdf, 456.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10285815)

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