Clinical Research Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Middlesbrough, TS6 0SZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	7 Sept 2026

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Summary

The R&D Department is an integral part of the Trusts services using high quality research evidence to improve the quality and value of care. The Research & Development Team has grown rapidly over recent years. We continue to strive to be involved in a variety of research areas and lead with innovations. We are a supportive, welcoming and motivated team, who problem solves and celebrates success together, keeping participant care, Trust values, personal development and team wellbeing at the heart of all we do. We have an office base at Flatts lane Centre, Normanby. Middlesbrough and a specialist Clinical Research Facility at Foss Park Hospital, York. this post will be based at Flatts lane centre though occasional travel to the York site may be required, depending upon the needs of the service. dependent. The Clinical research practitioner will work as part of the research team, liaising with the external study sponsor and Trust medical staff to ensure that all deadlines are met and that the study progresses according to the agreed timetable, and in accordance with the trail protocol adhering to the principles of Good Clinical Practice at all times. The main duties for the role is to support and deliver high quality mental health research and support the delivery of commercial and non-commercial research studies within the Trust and the Research Delivery Network; North East North Cumbria. The role includes the recruitment of participants accommodating their needs and preferences, obtaining informed consent, and collecting the research data accurately. You will need to provide complex verbal and written information in the process of explaining study involvement. In addition, responsibility is needed for identifying issues regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults who may be at risk and reporting all such concerns in accordance with Trust Safeguarding procedures, as well as utilising clinical skills in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to determine each participants capacity to make the decision to take part in research. The role includes working as part of a team or autonomously within the boundaries of the CRP framework and be expected to organise their workload on a day to day basis. The role also includes the the developing and promotion of the studies, which can be implemented through presentations, social media etc to service users, staff, carers and other organisations. The roles also includes the planning and logistics of studies which requires complex and detailed forward planning, liaising with participants, staff and study teams to ensure adherence, deadlines are met and the study is progressing to the agreed timescales. An awareness of the clinical governance framework and the relevant standards is required as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership through personal practice and acts as a role model to others. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

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