Job Summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Research Practitioner on a 9-month fixed-term or secondment basis.
Location: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Chesterfield Royal Hospital, focusing on the Mobile Research Unit.
This role involves coordinating the daily operations of the mobile research unit, liaising with external services to organize research promotional events, recruiting patients for research studies, and conducting follow-ups. A valid driving license is essential for operating the mobile unit.
Join us and contribute to making a difference in patient and community care. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team.
Main Duties
For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About Us
Sherwood is recognized nationally as an excellent place to work and deliver care, with a workforce of 5,500 colleagues. We are proud of our accolades, including being named the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
Our hospitals have received high ratings from the Care Quality Commission, and we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands for the past three years.
We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing, development, and progression. Our culture is rooted in learning, compassion, and a person-centred approach.
We encourage you to join us.
Additional Information
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Job Details
* Date Posted: 15 May 2025
* Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 9 months
* Working Pattern: Full-time
* Reference Number: 214-CEN-7173852
Job Location
King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL
Job Responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements (Essential)
* Knowledge of clinical trials
* Experience in research, data collection, data input, or clinical audit
* Knowledge of GCP and Research Governance
Desirable
* Ability to evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials
Qualifications (Essential)
* Diploma level education or equivalent experience
* Participation in CPD
* Administrative qualifications
* Understanding of the research process
* Strong verbal communication skills with various staff groups
Desirable
* Study beyond GCSE level
Further Training (Desirable)
* Experience with hospital computer systems (e.g., Medway, ORION)
Experience (Essential)
* Experience working in an NHS setting
* Knowledge of clinical trials
* Research/data collection/data input/clinical audit experience
* Experience with hospital systems (Care Flow, EDGE)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Laboratory experience
* Cannulation, Phlebotomy, ECG skills
* Knowledge of GCP and Research Governance
* Clinical trials experience
Desirable
* NHS or healthcare-related experience
* Experience in clinical care of research patients
Contractual Requirements
* Standard as per Agenda for Change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Employer Details
Employer: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL
https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/
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