Cardiovascular Research Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 25 March 2026
The post holder will be a key member of the clinical research team across the TVRA. Working closely with the senior delivery team across multiple specialties--primarily within Cardiovascular--they will contribute directly to the successful delivery of an expanding research portfolio at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role also involves supporting research within Cardiothoracic services and collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate clinical studies. The post holder will ensure compliance with local, national, and international research regulations, while demonstrating a strong commitment to NHS values and the NHS Constitution.
Main duties of the job
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our clinical research team within the Tees Valley Research Alliance (TVRA). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to a growing portfolio of Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic research studies, working alongside experienced clinicians, research nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
As a key member of the research delivery team, you will support the coordination and conduct of clinical studies, ensuring all activity is carried out to the highest standards and in line with local, national, and international research regulations. You will play an important role in delivering compassionate, high‑quality patient care within research settings, developing skills across a range of clinical areas.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Identifying and screening potential research participants
* Providing clear verbal and written study information
* Monitoring participant progress and collecting accurate clinical data
* Performing clinical procedures such as patient assessment, venepuncture, and ECGs
* Supporting study setup and maintaining high‑quality documentation
* Uploading and managing data on electronic research databases
* Ensuring all research activity complies with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
* Working collaboratively to overcome barriers to recruitment
* Contributing positively to a dynamic, diverse, and fast‑paced research environment
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
* Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
* Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in‑house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ3 or equivalent in scientific/healthcare discipline with relevant experience of working within a research environment Or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject
Experience
* Experience in managing complex information.
* Proven experience of working to deadlines.
* Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload.
* Experience of handling confidential data.
* Experience in Phlebotomy/Blood sample taking and conducting clinical examinations, e.g. Vital Signs
Knowledge
* Computer literacy skills essential with broad knowledge of software programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Power Point and database management.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
* Ability to communicate complex information where on occasion there are 'barriers to understanding'
* Knowledge and understanding of healthcare or research environment.
* Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice regulations
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 name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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