Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)

The closing date is 07 November 2025

Job summary

The aim of the role Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) 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 completion, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Research - Clinical Trial Set up:? Be compliant with the rules and applications of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other elements of Research Governance.? Be expected to escalate identified barriers to study set up to Senior Management, PI and R&D.? Be aware of costing of studies? Be aware that all research studies require Health Research Authority approval and Capacity and Capability confirmation prior to commencement.? Ensure compilation and maintenance of investigator site files and working files in accordance with ICH-GCP.? Setting up and maintaining study trackers.? Work across boundaries to communicate and liaise with all the required stakeholders to ensure set up of research studies.? Liaise with key stakeholders to assist with the training requirements for study specific activities.? Assist, prepare and attend Site Initiation Visits.? Use of Case Report Files (CRFs), lab manuals and other study specific documents, as required.? Assist with training for key stakeholders.Clinical Trial Management:? Follow study protocol and update practice when relevant.? To ensure that research study specific activities are undertaken as required by the research protocol.? Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-60

Job locations

St Stephens Centre, Clinical Research Facility

369, Fulham Road,

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

For detailed information please see Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

For detailed information please see Job Description.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in delivery of clinical trials of all types
  • CRP registration or completion of competencies for registration within 1 year

Desirable

  • Practical clinical experience including venepuncture, ECG, Vital Signs.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in delivery of clinical trials of all types
  • CRP registration or completion of competencies for registration within 1 year

Desirable

  • Practical clinical experience including venepuncture, ECG, Vital Signs.

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).

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Stephens Centre, Clinical Research Facility

369, Fulham Road,

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Stephens Centre, Clinical Research Facility

369, Fulham Road,

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CRF Manager

Serge Miodragovic

serge.miodragovic1@nhs.net

02033156190

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-60

Job locations

St Stephens Centre, Clinical Research Facility

369, Fulham Road,

London

SW10 9NH


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