The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trials Practitioner-Part time

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about advancing healthcare and making a real impact on patient outcomes? Do you thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Trials Practitioner (CTP) to join our vibrant Research & Innovation team, with a specialist focus on Respiratory clinical studies. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality research that shapes the future of respiratory care.

This part-time, fixed-term position (10 months) has been created to support two new commercial Respiratory trials due to open within the Trust, as well as to help address existing backlog. The post holder will work flexibly across Research Operations and Research Delivery, providing essential support as required. Experience in clinical research or Respiratory services is essential, alongside the ability to prioritise workloads and maintain meticulous documentation.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Trials Practitioner will work autonomously to manage participants in a portfolio of clinical research studies. They will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the psychological and physical wellbeing of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006.

They will have duty of care in supporting patients and their families throughout their participation in any research activity, acting as the participant's advocate at all times.

The post holder will include coordination of care of patients on trials including collection of data and collection and preparation of biological samples, in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas. The post holder will be responsible for identifying suitable patients for clinical trials, assessing their suitability, ensuring informed consent is obtained as per protocol and local guidelines. In addition, they will be responsible for coordinating the logistics for patient visits and undertaking patient assessments in accordance with study protocol. All data will be recorded, including adverse and serious adverse events, in accordance with ICH-GCP.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-Copr-7725415DT

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be assisting with Respiratory studies primarily, but will also be expected to provide cross-cover as required.

Please see attached JD and PS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be assisting with Respiratory studies primarily, but will also be expected to provide cross-cover as required.

Please see attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • Research experience within an NHS or care setting
  • ICH GCP-Certified
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Clinical Research Experience at Band 4 level
  • Experience of clinical trials
  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting/ NHS

Desirable

  • First degree
  • Clinical Research Practitioner registration or a willingness to complete competencies to obtain registration within one year
  • Practical clinical experience (including ECG, Venepuncture, Vital signs)
  • Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • Research experience within an NHS or care setting
  • ICH GCP-Certified
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Clinical Research Experience at Band 4 level
  • Experience of clinical trials
  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting/ NHS

Desirable

  • First degree
  • Clinical Research Practitioner registration or a willingness to complete competencies to obtain registration within one year
  • Practical clinical experience (including ECG, Venepuncture, Vital signs)
  • Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Research and Innovation

Latha Aravindan

l.aravindan@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-Copr-7725415DT

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


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