Overview
As a Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner at the CRF, you will coordinate the IBHO BioResource while supporting early-phase clinical studies. You will engage with diverse communities, manage study processes, and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic research environment. This role offers hands-on participant-facing work and data management across a range of diseases, with a focus on improving health outcomes for UK Black communities. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to drive inclusive research participation and high-quality trial delivery.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- permanent contract
- £32,073–£39,043 salary (Band 5)
- inclusive workplace
- opportunity to contribute to health inequality initiatives
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver the IBHO BioResource and support early-phase CRF studies
- Identify/screen potential participants and obtain informed consent
- Collect/process blood and tissue samples; record vitals; perform ECGs and phlebotomy
- Maintain Investigator Site Files and manage study data
- Respond to data queries and assist sponsor monitoring visits
- Ensure procedures align with study protocol and regulatory requirements
- Engage with participants and collaborate with colleagues and external partners
- Contribute to reducing health inequalities through research activities
Key requirements
- Significant experience in clinical trial/research data management
- Experience of research in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of research governance and GCP (ICH GCP)
- Essential GCSE English and maths; degree-level or diploma-level education in Healthcare, Science or Research
- Travel and flexible work to meet service needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Clinical trial data management
- Regulatory compliance and study documentation
- Informed consent process; specimen collection and handling
Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner in Birmingham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
