Clinical Research Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

The Christie NHS FT

Job summary

Please note that these posts are permanent contracts at 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking to appoint a Research Practitioner (Band 4) in the Melanoma Research team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The research teams form part of the Research and Innovation division and are made up of a multi-disciplinary group of staff who are dedicated to cancer research and treatment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced individual who will be responsible for assisting the research nurses, consultants and trial management team with the delivery of clinical research projects and clinical trials. We are looking for an individual who is able to demonstrate work experience in data management involving clinical trials, good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical trial governance. Strong candidates will have excellent organisation and communication skills, work well both in a team and using their own initiative.

Applicants should meet all the essential criteria on the job description as a minimum. We are looking for a candidate with good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task. Due to the vital nature of our work and the impact on patients and the research community, attention to detail is an essential skill.

An informal conversation to discuss the post is highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work across both the clinical and administrative functions of the Melanoma Research Team, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of research studies. Clinical duties, undertaken under the supervision of clinical research nurses, will include providing patient support within agreed competencies, collecting biological samples, recording observations, gathering study data, and administering quality of life questionnaires. Administrative responsibilities, supported by the Research Manager, will include managing aspects of clinical research projects, entering patient visit data, responding to study queries, maintaining trial records, filing essential documents, supporting invoicing processes, liaising with pharmaceutical companies, collaborating with the wider R&I team, and assisting with general administrative activities.

Post holders will actively participate in their personal development and appraisal process to achieve role objectives and should hold, or be working towards, the National Care Certificate.

The Melanoma Research Team has a strong collaborative ethos, requiring close working relationships with a wide range of staff. Full training and ongoing development opportunities are provided to support career progression within the Trust. This is a challenging but rewarding role within a supportive, dedicated team committed to excellence in research and patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or relevant experience

Desirable

  • A research qualification / clinical research training
  • Degree in science or health-related discipline
  • National Care certificate (Christie Care Certificate)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a research environment Or Experience working in a healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Data management experience
  • Clinical research experience
  • phlebotomy skills

Skills

Essential

  • IT skills. Experience of using Email, Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable

  • Evidence of IT training
  • Intra-venous access training, or a willingness to undertake this

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of ICH “Good Clinical Practice”
  • Knowledge and understanding of patient observations

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the clinical trial process
  • Understanding of medical terminology and cancer
  • Knowledge of patient information systems

Vaues

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

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).

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

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