Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Practitioner to join the Unit for Paediatric & Population-Based Dermatology Research at St John's Institute of Dermatology, based at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.
You will become part of a dynamic, collaborative and highly supportive research team, working alongside experienced Clinical Research Practitioners, Research Nurses and leading clinical investigators. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge dermatology research that directly improves patient care for children and adults alike.
Main duties of the job
Following a comprehensive training period, you will take the lead on a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) and observational studies.
Your role will be varied and impactful, involving:
- Working closely with clinical teams to identify, recruit and support patients throughout their research journey
- Supporting the delivery of clinical interventions and conducting assessments in line with study protocols
- Ensuring high-quality data collection, data entry and study follow-up
- Maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance and quality assurance at every stage
- Contributing to the set-up and delivery of new trials, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver research to the highest standards
This role offers hands-on involvement across the full life cycle of clinical research, with excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.
About us
The Unit is led by Professor Carsten Flohr, Consultant Dermatologist and Chair in Dermatology and Population Science, as well as Research & Development Lead for St John's Institute of Dermatology.
Professor Flohr's team delivers a broad and internationally recognised research portfolio, including:
- Commercial clinical trials investigating novel systemic treatments (biologics and small molecules) for severe atopic eczema and psoriasis, vitiligo and alopecia.
- The Mind & Skin Consortium, a multidisciplinary collaboration exploring the links between skin inflammation, itch, systemic inflammation and brain health
- Leadership of the UK-Irish Atopic Eczema Systemic Therapy Register (A-STAR), a large multi-centre observational study in paediatric and adult atopic eczema
- An EU-funded research programme (TRANS-FOODS), investigating how babies become allergic to foods in early life. Within this umbrella of work, two separate studies are being conducted: an observational study (CARE) and an interventional study (CUTIE), both examining the immune response and microbiome signatures in early life in relation to atopic eczema and baby massage.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of innovative, translational and population-based dermatology research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working in an NHS setting
- Demonstrate knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centred approach
- Be highly organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Be motivated to learn, develop and grow within a clinical research role
Experience in paediatric care is desirable but not essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working in an NHS setting
- Demonstrate knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centred approach
- Be highly organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Be motivated to learn, develop and grow within a clinical research role
Experience in paediatric care is desirable but not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in life sciences or related field.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- GCP training.
Desirable
- Relevant course to clinical area.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant research setting.
- Experience of working on own and in multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties.
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies.
- Ability to work sensitively with patients (across different age groups) and their families.
Desirable
- Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages.
- Experience supervising others.
- Experience of working with children.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to communicate well (written and verbally).
- Ability to work as an effective team member and using own initiative.
- Up-to-date knowledge relevant to clinical research and good clinical practice.
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others - ability to co-ordinate clinics and participant visits in conjunction with multidisciplinary team.
- Good knowledge of medical and clinical terminology.
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures, report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations.
- Ability to develop clinical skills required by the research protocols for example cannulation and serial sampling, processing biologic samples according to protocols and conducting ECG's.
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills.
- Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling.
- Proficient in conducting ECGs.
- Ability to assist with financial tracking/invoicing activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in life sciences or related field.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- GCP training.
Desirable
- Relevant course to clinical area.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant research setting.
- Experience of working on own and in multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties.
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies.
- Ability to work sensitively with patients (across different age groups) and their families.
Desirable
- Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages.
- Experience supervising others.
- Experience of working with children.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to communicate well (written and verbally).
- Ability to work as an effective team member and using own initiative.
- Up-to-date knowledge relevant to clinical research and good clinical practice.
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others - ability to co-ordinate clinics and participant visits in conjunction with multidisciplinary team.
- Good knowledge of medical and clinical terminology.
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures, report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations.
- Ability to develop clinical skills required by the research protocols for example cannulation and serial sampling, processing biologic samples according to protocols and conducting ECG's.
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills.
- Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling.
- Proficient in conducting ECGs.
- Ability to assist with financial tracking/invoicing activity.
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.
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).
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.
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).
