Early Phase CTAP Clinical Research Practitioner
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6LY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9196-25-1600 |
Summary
Communication & Coordination Act as the primary contact for research teams and clinical colleagues, ensuring smooth trial delivery. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the CTAP Programme Team, trial sponsors, and CF centres. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and carers, offering support and guidance. Attend site initiation visits, manage trial approvals, and report serious adverse events. Promote CF trials at meetings and contribute to team discussions and updates. Patient Care & Trial Delivery Independently assess and recruit patients, manage study protocols, and ensure accurate data collection. Conduct health assessments (e.g. spirometry, ECG, sample collection) and administer study drugs. Maintain documentation to GCP and Trust standards, and support monitoring visits. Policy & Service Development Draft and maintain study documentation (SOPs, CRFs) and support protocol development. Monitor recruitment and retention, addressing issues with the CTAP national team Ensure compliance with research governance and relevant legislation. Stay updated on regulatory changes and contribute to service improvements. Resource Management Support feasibility assessments and portfolio expansion. Coordinate CF research projects, monitor progress, and manage documentation systems. Identify recruitment barriers and liaise with relevant teams to resolve them. Manage equipment procurement and facilitate audits and inspections. People Management Oversee daily trial operations and coordinate multidisciplinary staff involvement. Lead training and mentorship to support CTAP centres becoming phase 1 ready. Ensure staff are trained and delegated appropriately; support induction of new team members. Information Management Use multiple data platforms to manage trial data accurately and efficiently. Oversee data entry, verification, and reporting; troubleshoot system and data issues. Manage archiving and ensure compliance with data protection and IT policies. Coordinate quarterly metric reporting to the CTAP Coordinating Team. Research & Development Lead audits and implement improvements based on governance standards. Apply learning from existing studies to enhance future trial delivery.Collaborate with clinical teams to develop services and promote research impact. Other Duties Be available for occasional night shifts and weekend cover.Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and grade as required.