Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 1st Nov 2026

Anticipated Interview date(s) Tuesday 10th November

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner with a particular interest in Mental Health to join the Academy of Research and Improvement team within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust This is a full time contract; however, job share and alternative part time arrangements will be considered.

This role supports Research Nurses and Allied Health Professionals in the delivery of NIHR portfolio research studies. Activities include helping to recruit participants for research studies, providing administrative support for management of site files and computer databases. The post-holder will work on research studies across a range of specialty areas.

As well as working with our clinical teams, a core component of our research is our community research partnership model, in which we work collaboratively with other care organisations to deliver studies. We work with care homes, schools, charities and community organisations.

You will have significant experience in a patient facing healthcare role and administration in a healthcare setting. Although research experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided. A driving licence is essential.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner with a particular interest in Mental Health to join the Academy of Research and Improvement team within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust This is a full time contract; however, job share and alternative part time arrangements will be considered.

This role supports Research Nurses and Allied Health Professionals in the delivery of NIHR portfolio research studies. Activities include helping to recruit participants for research studies, providing administrative support for management of site files and computer databases. The post-holder will work on research studies across a range of specialty areas.

As well as working with our clinical teams, a core component of our research is our community research partnership model, in which we work collaboratively with other care organisations to deliver studies. We work with care homes, schools, charities and community organisations.

You will have significant experience in a patient facing healthcare role and administration in a healthcare setting. Although research experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided. A driving licence is essential.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

A' Level/NVQ3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area

Complete Care Certificate or willingness to undertake

Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) certification

Experience

Essential

Interest in mental health care and mental health research.

Relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare clinical role.

Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in healthcare.

Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and face to face with professionals and non-professionals.

IT literate (proficient in Microsoft office applications).

Information Governance, Confidentiality and Data Protection.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Self-motivated, able to organise a large and varied workload with minimal supervision.

Being flexible and adaptable at work to meet priorities and provide cross cover for other colleagues.

Willingness to learn new skills.

Attention to detail.

Ability to travel daily for meetings / clinical visits across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire.

Information Governance, Confidentiality and Data Protection

Desirable

Experience in the Mental Health care.

Phlebotomy or venepuncture.

Coordination of research trials.

Knowledge of clinical procedures, patient record systems etc.

Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials

Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements

Additional Criteria

Essential

Driving license is essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For help with your application, contact:

Louise Hannant

louise.hannant2@nhs.net

03001236625

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Jobshare

Reference number

348-COR-12843

Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB