Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)

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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)

The closing date is 06 November 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The Clinical Research Practitioner post will work closely with the Principal Investigators, Research Nurses and Research and Development in the set up of research studies, taking a lead in the co-ordination, delivery and development of the clinical research projects at Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Women's Hospital and support with relevant studies running within the community and at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as required.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for assessing and contributing to the care pathways for patients and carers participating in various trials. This will involve the daily screening, recruitment and monitoring of trial patients, and the collection and documentation of accurate data. You will develop and utilise a working knowledge of and compliance with local, national and international research regulations. There is scope to support a variety of specialties.

This role is an autonomous role to work to support delivery of research, including clinical skills. This will involve working across various departments and working with a multitude of other healthcare professionals to deliver a high standard of research.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

284-26-8338948-COCM

Job locations

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registration
• Undergraduate degree in relevant subject (e.g. Health Studies) or equivalent theoretical knowledge
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Desirable

• Research specific additional training at post graduate diploma or equivalent level

Knowledge and Nature of Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within healthcare or research in an NHS or University Institution
• Experience in a patient facing role
• Experience of data collection and maintenance
• Understanding of UK Research Governance, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
• Clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy) or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Experience of report writing

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Able to work within own limitations and recognise need to seek support from PI, Nursing, Clinical Teams when required
• Able to work autonomously, prioritise and manage own time and workload to meet targets and deadlines
• Project management skills
• Ability to delegate where appropriate
• Ability to work within and lead a team to deliver to objectives, targets and deadlines
• Effective management and utilisation of resources, including human resources and equipment
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

• Literature searching skills

Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use elements of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to support development of local research policy, e.g. SOPs, training packages and working practice documents
• Ability to work under pressure of external parties such as Sponsors, to meet tight deadlines
• Compassionate individual, able to deliver holistic care to child, young person and family
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced organisational and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as Epic, EDGE

Personal Skills/ Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead on numerous concurrent projects
• Effective communication with an MDT
• Advanced communication skills with patients, families, MDT and ability to resolve conflict
• Understanding of Trust Values and able to work to these at all times
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, department and Trust
• Punctuality, reliability and good attendance

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and undertake training relevant to the role, as required for study portfolio e.g. phlebotomy, ECG

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registration
• Undergraduate degree in relevant subject (e.g. Health Studies) or equivalent theoretical knowledge
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Desirable

• Research specific additional training at post graduate diploma or equivalent level

Knowledge and Nature of Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within healthcare or research in an NHS or University Institution
• Experience in a patient facing role
• Experience of data collection and maintenance
• Understanding of UK Research Governance, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
• Clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy) or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Experience of report writing

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Able to work within own limitations and recognise need to seek support from PI, Nursing, Clinical Teams when required
• Able to work autonomously, prioritise and manage own time and workload to meet targets and deadlines
• Project management skills
• Ability to delegate where appropriate
• Ability to work within and lead a team to deliver to objectives, targets and deadlines
• Effective management and utilisation of resources, including human resources and equipment
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

• Literature searching skills

Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use elements of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to support development of local research policy, e.g. SOPs, training packages and working practice documents
• Ability to work under pressure of external parties such as Sponsors, to meet tight deadlines
• Compassionate individual, able to deliver holistic care to child, young person and family
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced organisational and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as Epic, EDGE

Personal Skills/ Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead on numerous concurrent projects
• Effective communication with an MDT
• Advanced communication skills with patients, families, MDT and ability to resolve conflict
• Understanding of Trust Values and able to work to these at all times
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, department and Trust
• Punctuality, reliability and good attendance

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and undertake training relevant to the role, as required for study portfolio e.g. phlebotomy, ECG

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Business Manager

Dee Wherton

[email protected]

01213339554

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

284-26-8338948-COCM

Job locations

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

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