Clinical Research Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The successful candidate will assist the Trust in increasing patient recruitment into NIHR portfolio research studies, aiming to develop strong autonomous research practitioners. The position involves performing audit, clerical, and research duties, supporting Research Nurses, and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key responsibilities
- Support the operational management of portfolio research studies.
- Contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of portfolio research studies.
- Assist with the day-to-day management of and patient recruitment to designated portfolio research studies.
- Work on a daily basis under the supervision of the research team including experienced research practitioners and research nurses/midwives.
- Ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D procedures and protocols and in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
Essential criteria
- University degree/diploma in health care related field
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office/EDCL
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Maintains own Continuing Education
- Able to demonstrate accurate and relevant documentation to a high standard
- Two years demonstrable experience in a health care setting
- Experience of obtaining clinical samples
- Able to demonstrate problem solving and working to tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data (data entry, statistical analysis, report generation and data validation)
- Knowledge of clinical research including ethics, law and drug development
- Working towards Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner registration
- Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice
- Experience of conducting clinical research or audit
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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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Practitioner
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner.
Please note this post will be based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Trust with its commitment to a sustained and dramatic increase in recruitment of patients into NIHR portfolio research studies. The aim of this post is to equip the individual with the skills and qualifications to become strong autonomous research practitioners. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
The Clinical Research Practitioner will be expected to perform a variety of audit, clerical and research duties within a research environment, aiding the Research Nurses to maximise the effective use of their time. The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, and is part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024.
For further information and to apply, please contact [contact details removed] on [phone number removed] or email [email r
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