Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 01 August 2025

Job summary

At the current time, WHRC is looking to appoint an experienced research midwife / nurse or experienced research practitioner to work on the Generation Study which is sponsored by Genomics England. The study focuses on screening neonates for approximately 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood.

The postholder will assist with the effective running of the study, consenting participants and organising sample collection, whilst adhering to the principles of GCP. There may also be the opportunity to work on a variety of other projects.

The postholder of this new role will work within the WHRC research team and have the opportunity to develop specialist research skills in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have research experience, have an interest in the improvement of women's health, attention to detail and a willingness to work collaboratively.

The post holder will be based primarily at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital but will also be expected to work at St Mary's Hospital. This is a 12-month fixed term role to cover maternity leave, there may be the opportunity for extension.

Main duties of the job

  • To facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused research
  • To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies
  • To demonstrate sound knowledge of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out and performing all clinical protocol related tasks independently to include
  • accurate data capture in nursing and medical notes
  • accurate transfer of source data to case report form
  • monitoring of toxicity
  • recording and reporting of adverse events
  • accurate procedure for blood collecting for pharmacokinetics studies
  • To autonomously work with the clinical team to identify and recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials having understanding of the clinical patient pathway

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2067

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Desirable

  • Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate /Diploma in management/ professional nursing issues.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical experience within research
  • Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users
  • Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
  • Experience in managing complex information

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision of junior staff

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of Leadership skills
  • Proven teaching and assessing skills
  • Ability to apply current research to practice
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Desirable

  • Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate /Diploma in management/ professional nursing issues.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical experience within research
  • Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users
  • Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
  • Experience in managing complex information

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision of junior staff

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of Leadership skills
  • Proven teaching and assessing skills
  • Ability to apply current research to practice
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Research Midwife

Danielle Thornton

danielle.thornton4@nhs.net

02033135281

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2067

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


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