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Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner
The closing date is 07 June 2026
The Twin Research team is seeking a motivated person to join their team as a Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner with experience and knowledge of working in an NHS/University research environment, along with experience of working with participants involved in multiple, large, complex studies.
Post holder will be expected to outline studies and obtain fully informed consent from participants ensuring research undertaken in the department, safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP). They will be expected to carry out a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice and be competent in clinical skills including venepuncture.
Post holder will be required to engage with participants throughout the study period, answer any questions and liaise with multidisciplinary teams, therefore must have a professional approach to work and will be expected show initiative and work well as part of a team. Excellent communication skills are essential and the role requires the ability to work both independently and with others to inspire trust & confidence.
Much of the role will be conducted via clinics within GSTT, however flexibility with time and adaptability to different environments will be necessary to meet study requirements. The role does not support hybrid working, the successful applicant will be required on site.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early dependent on interest
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role and its requirements.
About us
TwinsUK is the UKs largest adult twin registry and the most clinically detailed in the world. Professor Tim Spector from Kings College London set up the cohort in 1992 to investigate the incidence of osteoporosis and other rheumatologic diseases in several hundred monozygotic (identical) twins. We now have over 15,000 identical and non-identical twins from across the UK, with ages between eighteen and one hundred and our research has expanded to include multiple diseases and conditions.
There are excellent opportunities for professional and personal development as part of this role, with access to some CPD funding. We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ensure that all staff have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged.
The usual working hours for the post are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, although the post holder may need to be flexible to accommodate participants visits and assessments outside of these hours occasionally.
TwinsUK aims to investigate the genetic and environmental basis of a range of complex diseases and conditions. Current research includes the genetics of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, the musculoskeletal system, ageing, sight as well as how the microbiome affects human health. The TwinsUK cohort is now probably the most genotyped and phenotyped in the world.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role and its requirements.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
* NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification or qualified to NVQ3 or equivalent plus significant previous experience
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Evidence of education related to clinical research
* Good Clinical Practice training
* Knowledge of mandatory standards for clinical research conduct (including GCP, UK Policy framework for Healthand Social Care research, data protection)
Previous Experience
* Experience of working in a healthcare or clinical research role with patient/public communication/coordination duties OR biomedical degree and experience working in a public facing role
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience performing basic clinical tasks such as clinical observations (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
* Experience of caring for patients/participants in a professional setting
* Experience of working on clinical trials or drugs, therapies or interventions
Skills
* Ability to communicate well (written and verbally) with clear and legible handwriting
* Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and on own initiative
* Ability to co-ordinate collection of data in line with SOPs and to agreed timescales
* Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff
* Ability to manage priorities under pressure; flexible and adaptable approach to work
* IT skills, specifically in database management, microsoft and REDCap
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Able to perform venepuncture and cannulation
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.
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