Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Clinical Research Practitioner
The closing date is 14 June 2026
Overview
The Clinical Research Practitioner ("CRP") is a key member of the Trusts Research and Development Team. The principal purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams across the Midlands to assist in identifying and recruiting participants in research studies, including service users, carers and staff. The CRP will provide support during the early feasibility stage, assist in obtaining Trust R&D approvals and other delegated tasks relating to research governance. The core purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams to assist in identifying and recruiting participants for studies which have been adopted to the Mental Health Mission portfolio, one of which will be the COMBINER Study. The duties involve supporting site file management, screening, recruitment and monitoring of trial patients, collection and documentation of accurate data and performing tests and assessments. The CRP will develop and utilise a working knowledge of and compliance with local, national and international research regulations. A requirement to travel to other trusts across the Midlands is essential to this role.
Main duties
Please view the attached job description for details of the main duties and responsibilities required for the role.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people\s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree in Psychology or equivalent theoretical knowledge
* Evidence of Good Clinical Practice for research training
* Professional registration to appropriate body if a Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Scientist, Allied Health Professional, Health and Care Professionals Council, British Psychology Society, Registered Clinical Research Practitioner OR equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Experience
* At least 12 months clinical research delivery experience in an NHS or University Institution
* Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health difficulties
* Experience of delivering concurrent research studies with minimal supervision according to good clinical practice guidelines
* Experience of conducting research in the mental health field
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Able to work autonomously, prioritise and manage own time and workload to meet deadlines
* Ability to work within and lead a team to deliver to objectives, targets and deadlines
Professional / Managerial & Specialist Knowledge
* Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as EDGE, databases, ICE, PEPR
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Personal Skills / Abilities & Attributes
* Ability to deliver to targets and timelines
* Understanding of Trust Values and able to work to these at all times
Other Requirements
* Willingness and ability to learn new skills as required for study portfolio e.g. phlebotomy and ECG
* Willingness and ability to travel as and when required
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.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust and Mental Health Hubs
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Reference number
436-8020222
Job locations
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust and Mental Health Hubs
J-18808-Ljbffr