Senior Clinical Research Practitioner

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the evolving Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at the Bristol Eye Hospital. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual as a Senior Clinical Research Practitioner.

The post holder will be in contact with a broad professional group, as well as members of the public and research sponsors, therefore excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are paramount.

We are seeking a flexible, motivated team player with considerable research experience and an interest and enthusiasm for research.

Experience in clinical research is required and ophthalmology experience would be advantageous.

The post holder will be an integral member of the CRU senior team, involved in the line management, support and training of staff as well as more complex trial developments, including early phase and advanced therapy trials.

Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Clinical Research Unit Manager and as a member of the senior team, the post holder will support colleagues and researchers throughout the research process, including the delivery of some clinical aspects associated with our protocols.

The postholder will be responsible for line managing junior members of the coordination team and will be expected to demonstrate leadership skills.

You will manage an ongoing portfolio of studies, (including more complex trials such as early phase trials), performing a variety of tasks such as completing case report forms, maintaining study documentation, processing amendments, and planning and organising patient appointments.

A component of this role is the requirement to perform some clinical work, for example, including assisting in the informed consent procedure, venepuncture, vital signs, urine testing and ECGs. Full training will be given, with an opportunity to gain accreditation as a Clinical Research Practitioner, which is now identified as an occupational group in health and care in the UK by the UK Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Training and development features high on our list of priorities.

Therefore the post holder will be a flexible, motivated team player willing to further develop their understanding of clinical trials.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 26 October 2026

Person Specification
Essential

• Degree in health/research related subject or substantial relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I)
• Current ICH GCP (A/I)
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and previous experience of the clinical research process, ICH-GCP and research governance (A/I)
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984, GDPR and Caldicott principles (A/I)
• Current knowledge and experience of patient safety management and reporting processes (A/I)
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills (A/I)
• Recent and significant clinical research experience in NHS / academic / pharmaceutical setting (A/I)
• Post Grad qualification in research or Management, or equivalent experience (A/I)
• Previous research data management experience and experience coordinating CTIMP's (A/I)
• Previous experience of medical terminology (A/I)
• Highly motivated, with ability to demonstrate leadership, influence and inspire others

Desirable

• Clinical Research Practitioner Registration (A/I)
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard (I)
• Management Experience (A/I)
• Experience of leading teams (A/I)

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.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals and is an equal opportunities employer.