Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 30 October 2025

Job summary

The Senior Clinical Research Practitioner will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for people who use our services and carers participating in mental health research. Responsibilities will include recruitment of participants, coordination of participant in clinical trials, collection of research data and psychometric rating.

You will work collaboratively with the research team and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research participants. The post holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

We are committed to developing our staff in line with our Trust visions and values. There are many opportunities for personal and professional growth, ranging from clinical courses and programmes to development of clinical excellence and leadership skills.

The post holder will be predominantly based at Two Bridges Hub, Chertsey, but will be expected to attend events and meetings across the Trust's catchment area.

This is a 9-month maternity post cover.

Main duties of the job

Suitable for someone who is highly motivated and passionate about providing high quality mental health research to people that use our services. Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the wider team is essential.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7512707-CORP

Job locations

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey

KT16 9AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level education in Psychology or other health related field including nursing, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • UK valid driver's license

Experience

Essential

  • >2 year's post qualification research experience
  • Experience in conducting neuro-psychometric evaluation in mental health and/or dementia preferable
  • Experience in coordinating commercial clinical research trials

Desirable

  • Worked within an NHS Mental Health setting
  • Perform clinical tasks - vital signs & ECGs
  • Phlebotomy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level education in Psychology or other health related field including nursing, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • UK valid driver's license

Experience

Essential

  • >2 year's post qualification research experience
  • Experience in conducting neuro-psychometric evaluation in mental health and/or dementia preferable
  • Experience in coordinating commercial clinical research trials

Desirable

  • Worked within an NHS Mental Health setting
  • Perform clinical tasks - vital signs & ECGs
  • Phlebotomy

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.

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.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey

KT16 9AU


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey

KT16 9AU


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Manager

Sai-Bo Cheung

sai-bo.cheung@sabp.nhs.uk

01372216584

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7512707-CORP

Job locations

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey

KT16 9AU


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