Job summary
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Practitioner to support NIHR portfolio research projects and provide clinical cover within the Research and Innovation Department. This role involves carrying out a range of administrative and patient care tasks under the guidance and supervision of research nurses and study investigators.
You will perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and cannulation, contributing to the smooth operation of research activities. The post holder is not required to hold statutory qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in clinical research.
In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team, supporting cutting-edge research and contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care. Your work will help ensure the successful execution of research projects, from patient recruitment to data collection and analysis. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in both clinical and administrative aspects of research, working closely with experienced professionals in the field.
Oncology experience/interest is desirable but not essential.
Apply now to join our team
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
214-CEN
Job locations
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton In Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have previous oncology experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have previous oncology experience.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of research Information flows
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
* Previous recent research data/data collection, data input or clinical audit experience.
Qualifications
Essential
* Satisfactory level of general education
* Good standard of written and spoken English
* GCSE 'C' or above in English and Maths or equivalent
* NVQ 2 in care or willingness to work towards
Further Training
Essential
* Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
Desirable
* GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training
* NVQ 3 in care
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of working within an acute healthcare or research environment
Desirable
* Experience of patient based systems
* Cannulation and/or phlebotomy
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of research Information flows
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
* Previous recent research data/data collection, data input or clinical audit experience.
Qualifications
Essential
* Satisfactory level of general education
* Good standard of written and spoken English
* GCSE 'C' or above in English and Maths or equivalent
* NVQ 2 in care or willingness to work towards
Further Training
Essential
* Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
Desirable
* GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training
* NVQ 3 in care
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of working within an acute healthcare or research environment
Desirable
* Experience of patient based systems
* Cannulation and/or phlebotomy
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton In Ashfield
NG17 4JL
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Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton In Ashfield
NG17 4JL
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