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Clinical Trial Practitioner


Location
Salary
£37,259 - £45,356 per annum inc
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
17 Aug 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Posted Date
03 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Experience in co-ordinating trials involving systemic anti-cancer agents would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Practitioner to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG). The Centre is:

  • Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
  • Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
  • Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
  • Affiliated with the National cancer Research Network and thus incorporate Phase I through to Phase IV clinical trials

In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre promotes the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and test them in early phase clinical trials, and develop them into late phase trials.

The Clinical Trials Practitioner is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements

  • Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
  • Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with high levels of attention to detail and is energised by working in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will work within a highly effective team and should have good IT and communication skills. Experience in co-ordinating trials involving systemic anti-cancer agents would be desirable.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
  • Displays enthusiastic nature

Skills

Essential

  • Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
  • Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
  • Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems

Desirable

  • Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
  • Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
  • Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
  • Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
  • Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
  • Experience of clinical trial data entry

Desirable

  • Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed degree in biological sciences or equivalent

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