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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Assistant Research Practitioner

The closing date is 11 September 2025

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Job summary

This exciting new role will focus on the Generation Study, sponsored by Genomics England, which is exploring the possibility of screening newborn babies for around 200 rare conditions at birth using umbilical cord blood.

As part of the team, you will be involved in collecting samples, registering participants, managing data and supporting families who take part. You will also help with ordering essential supplies and play an active role in participant recruitment.

What makes this role unique is the chance to be part of a friendly, committed research team where you will be supported to learn and develop specialist skills. While much of your time will be spent on the Generation Study, you may also have the opportunity to work on other research projects in gynaecology and maternity.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn. Attention to detail, good communication skills and a willingness to work closely with colleagues and participants are qualities that will help you thrive in this role. Most importantly, you will be joining a team that cares deeply about the impact of its work and the people it serves.

You will be based across Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch for an informal chat with Danielle Thornton, Lead Research Midwife (danielle.thornton4@nhs.net), or Katherina Gross-Gibbs, Senior Research Midwife (katherina.gross-gibbs@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the trust and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.

The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation. The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.

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

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2150

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 / Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience

Desirable

  • Diploma in research or healthcare
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
  • Experience in managing complex information
  • Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Good IT skills; to include competence in word processing and data entry systems
  • Proven ability to use own initiative and problem solve
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to planning and prioritising tasks
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone and face to face with all grades of staff and members of the public.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience

Desirable

  • Diploma in research or healthcare
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
  • Experience in managing complex information
  • Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Good IT skills; to include competence in word processing and data entry systems
  • Proven ability to use own initiative and problem solve
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to planning and prioritising tasks
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone and face to face with all grades of staff and members of the public.

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

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

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2150

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


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