Clinical Research Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role supports the safe and effective delivery of clinical research studies within the R&D team. The technician will assist Research Nurses/Practitioners with patient care, study procedures, and trial administration, ensuring high-quality data collection and participant experience. Key tasks include identifying participants, supporting study visits, collecting and processing samples, and maintaining accurate documentation. The post is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.
Key responsibilities
- Identify potential participants for RDN portfolio and non-portfolio studies and clinical trials.
- Prepare for and support research study visits, ensuring clinical areas, equipment, and documentation are ready.
- Undertake phlebotomy and assist with the collection, labelling, processing, and shipment of biological samples.
- Perform delegated clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs, ECG recording, and height/weight measurements.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented.
- Support the study lead with preparation for monitoring visits, ensuring the Investigator Site File (ISF) or Trial Master File (TMF) sections are up to date.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent relevant qualification/experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (or willingness to complete upon appointment).
Desirable criteria
- Phlebotomy training and competency.
- Research-related training (e.g., ICH-GCP, informed consent awareness).
- Clinical skills certificates relevant to the role (e.g., ECG recording, vital signs
- Experience working in a clinical, healthcare, or patient-facing environment.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience in clinical research or supporting research studies
- Experience collecting clinical observations or undertaking basic clinical procedures.
- Experience with data entry, databases, or electronic patient record systems
- Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and sensitively to patients.
- Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail.
- Competent IT skills, including data entry, email, and use of clinical or administrative systems.
- Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently within defined boundaries and seek support when needed.
- Ability to follow protocols, SOPs, and instructions precisely.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy or willingness to train.
- Ability to collect clinical observations (e.g., BP, pulse, temperature, ECG).
- Experience coordinating appointments or patient pathways.
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.
- Basic understanding of clinical terminology and healthcare processes.
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of sample handling, laboratory processes, or clinical pathways relevant to research.
- Other
- Dedicated to high quality patient care
- Flexibility and reliability
- Energy/drive, enthusiasm and tenacity
- Patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate
- Good standards of written and verbal communication
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role.
- Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.
- Education / Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent relevant qualification/experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (or willingness to complete upon appointment).
- Phlebotomy training and competency.
- Research-related training (e.g., ICH-GCP, informed consent awareness).
- Clinical skills certificates relevant to the role (e.g., ECG recording, vital signs
- Experience working in a clinical, healthcare, or patient-facing environment.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience in clinical research or supporting research studies
- Experience collecting clinical observations or undertaking basic clinical procedures.
- Experience with data entry, databases, or electronic patient record systems
- Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and sensitively to patients.
- Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail.
- Competent IT skills, including data entry, email, and use of clinical or administrative systems.
- Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently within defined boundaries and seek support when needed.
- Ability to follow protocols, SOPs, and instructions precisely.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy or willingness to train.
- Ability to collect clinical observations (e.g., BP, pulse, temperature, ECG).
- Experience coordinating appointments or patient pathways.
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.
- Basic understanding of clinical terminology and healthcare processes.
- Knowledge of clinical trial process
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Technician
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
This is a full-time (37.5 hours p/w), 2-year fixed term contract.
This post is part of a growing team of research nurses and practitioners working in the research and development (R&D) team at CPFT.
The post holder will support the safe and effective delivery of clinical research studies by assisting Research Nurses/Practitioners and the wider research team with patient care, study procedures, and trial administration.
Working in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local governance frameworks, the role contributes to high-quality data collection, participant experience, and the smooth running of the research portfolio.
The Clinical Research Technician will help identify participants, support study visits, collect and process samples, maintain accurate documentation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder plays an essential role in ensuring research is delivered across Cambridge and Peterborough to a high standard and supports improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. These studies will cover four main specialities: Mental health, Dementia, Physical health/community and rare diseases.
The postholder's primary base will be at Windsor Research Unit Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge, with an expectation to
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