Clinical Trials Practitioner

Main area Research and Development Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm) Job
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Employer The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town Uxbridge Salary £35,763 - £43,466 pa inc Salary period Yearly Closing 01/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 13/03/2026

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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site, please register when you click APPLY at the end of this advertisement. The Trust is able to offer hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (through third party provider), together with salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work) and a range of national and local staff discounts (subject to availability).

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The aim of this role is to enhance the overall delivery of clinical research within the Trust by providing support to the existing research team, assisting with clinical and administrative activities related to clinical trials, from initiation to termination, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

The role will include set-up, maintenance, and close down of clinical studies, in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas. The post holder will be responsible for identifying suitable patients for clinical trials, assessing their suitability, ensuring informed consent is obtained as per protocol and local guidelines. In addition will be responsible for coordinating the logistics for patient visits and undertaking patient assessments in accordance with study protocol.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population.

We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

• Research experience within an NHS or care setting
• ICH GCP-Certified
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Clinical Research Experience at Band 4 level
• Experience of clinical trials
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting/ NHS
• Clinical Research Practitioner registration or a willingness to complete competencies to obtain registration within one year
• Practical clinical experience (including ECG, Venepuncture, Vital signs)
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff

At The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our recruitment processes are designed to identify candidates who demonstrate the right…