Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

The post holder will support the reproductive health and childbirth research portfolio at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

Acting as a patient / participant advocate at all times, the post holder will provide clinical research and administrative assistance to a number of research studies taking place within the department. The post holder will be expected to support the identification of participants into studies in the field of Reproductive Health and Childbirth, and ensure that research records are accurate and up to date. The post holder will be required to verbally explain and outline research projects and gain permissions for research participation. The post holder will also undertake venepuncture and work within the department laboratories. The post holder will also provide essential administrative support to the Women's Health team and ensure that research records and site files are accurate and up to date. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to research protocols and will contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

About us

South London Regional Research Delivery Network

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has established the South London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) to enhance the delivery of health and care research across the region. Hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, the South London RRDN is one of 12 regional networks across England, launched on 1 October 2024, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research .

The South London RRDN provides practical support to researchers and delivery teams, facilitating the integration of research into routine care. This includes offering research expertise, specialist facilities, a dedicated delivery workforce, and support services to ensure that research is conducted efficiently and meets regulatory standards .

Department of Women & Children's Health

The KCL Department of Women and Children's Health forms the research arm of the Women's Health Academic Centre, King's Health Partners, to develop synchrony and excellence between clinical service, research and teaching. King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year p.a. inc. HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-RD373E

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Education equivalent to undergraduate degree level or above. Or Significant work experience in a relevant field

Desirable

  • Education/work experience in a field related to RH&C
  • Current Good Clinical Practice training
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant field

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a patient, public or customer facing role
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in health or social care setting
  • Experience performing basic clinical tasks such as clinical observations (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
  • Experience of working in a healthcare research environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to manage priorities under pressure
  • Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff

Desirable

  • Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture and cannulation
  • Previous laboratory experience.
  • Knowledge of current and past research undertaken by the RH&C research team.
  • Knowledge and interest in Women's Health
  • Experience supervising staff
Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Education equivalent to undergraduate degree level or above. Or Significant work experience in a relevant field

Desirable

  • Education/work experience in a field related to RH&C
  • Current Good Clinical Practice training
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant field

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a patient, public or customer facing role
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in health or social care setting
  • Experience performing basic clinical tasks such as clinical observations (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
  • Experience of working in a healthcare research environment

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to manage priorities under pressure
  • Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff

Desirable

  • Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture and cannulation
  • Previous laboratory experience.
  • Knowledge of current and past research undertaken by the RH&C research team.
  • Knowledge and interest in Women's Health
  • Experience supervising staff

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

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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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Manager

Glen Nishku

Glen.Nishku@gstt.nhs.uk

02071889853

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year p.a. inc. HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-RD373E

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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