ART Clinical Research Practitioner (XR05)
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 2TE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-MDI-172 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INFORMATION & ADMINISTRATION Where appropriate and in line with training competencies the post holder may be required to support aspects of study delivery including; screening, recruitment, consent, follow ups, data management, sample collection and processing as required, across all specialties and settings. Provide general administrative support to a portfolio of trials/studies, including filing, typing, fielding telephone calls, ordering patient notes and retrieving patient test results via hospital/primary care IT systems. Supporting Agile Research Delivery Team roles with general administration related to study delivery tasks, data management and staff recruitment/development processes. Utilise the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive) and other information systems (e.g. spreadsheets) as required. Contribute to administrative oversight of the regional Local Portfolio Management System (LMPS).Support the effective communication of complex research study information with all relevant research personnel and research participants. Support Research Nurses/ CRPs/ AHPs in performing and recording a range of participant assessments and physiological measurements required, according to personal competencies and the study protocol. This may include, but not be limited to; venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, weight and height. Be aware of and identify to senior team members any serious adverse events and incidents according to regulatory and trust requirements. Using appropriate manual and computerised systems, ensure accurate collection and maintenance of all research records and results, ensuring that all data can be verified. Provide timely information to reflect recruitment of patients to support timely entry to Local Project Management Systems (LPMS). Support the research teams in preparing trial/study documentation for monitoring visits. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Where appropriate and in line with training competencies the post holder may be required to support aspects of study delivery and administration including; screening, recruitment, consent, follow ups, data management, sample collection and processing as required, across all specialties and settings. Support Agile Research Delivery team members in delivering and supporting multiple concurrent projects and research sites, requiring flexibility and adjustment according to demand. Ensure clinic appointments/tests required for participants involved in trials are carried out according to the schedule in the protocol. Assist in the care and follow up of study participants. In line with training competencies and where appropriate for specific trials, the post holder may be expected to work autonomously obtaining informed consent to participate in a study, provide information, education and support to participants on clinical trials/studies. Make arrangements for pathological samples, radiological films and electronic data to be sent for central review. The post holder works with autonomy, under the supervision of a statutory registered professional to support study delivery across a range of specialties and settings. Will seek advice from colleagues when knowledge required falls outside of own boundaries. Will report and escalate as per trust policy when areas of unsafe practice or clinical incidents occur. LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY Champion RDN Life Science Industry research and the importance and contribution of industry to NHS and social care. Work with the life sciences industry to provide a high quality research delivery service for selected studies. ENSURING PATIENT, CARER AND PUBLIC INFORM AND INFLUENCE DELIVERY OF RDN STRATEGY Demonstrate understanding of the regional participant, carer and public impact on the research landscape. Ensure through professional conversations, the positive impact of patient and public involvement and engagement on the design, delivery and dissemination of research. Ensure all opportunities for patient, participant, carer and public feedback are optimised.