Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job We are pleased to advertise for a Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) in the Neurosurgery and Stroke Research Team. This is a new CRP post within our growing team and would ideally suit someone with relevant experience and qualifications. You will need to have significant clinical experience, ideally within the neurology or stroke specialities, though this is not essential as we will support your development in the role. About us University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience £29,970 - £36,483 pa or pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 188-THQ2060125 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities You will provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants within your education and training scope. This includes identifying and approaching eligible patients, consenting patients, and supporting the delivery of study interventions and clinical investigations and the data collection required for the individual studies. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating delegated research studies; you will be guided and mentored by our experienced senior research nurses and Allied Health Professionals to develop within your role in providing gold-standard care to our patients. Working in clinical research, protecting the patient from harm and maintaining their rights is essential and will involve you acting as a patient advocate. This is a full-time role, though we will consider applications from candidates wanting slightly fewer hours. We run a 24/7 research delivery service requiring your availabilty for unsociable hours working, though in practice we work Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00. Job description Job responsibilities You will provide specialist research and clinical care to research participants within your education and training scope. This includes identifying and approaching eligible patients, consenting patients, and supporting the delivery of study interventions and clinical investigations and the data collection required for the individual studies. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating delegated research studies; you will be guided and mentored by our experienced senior research nurses and Allied Health Professionals to develop within your role in providing gold-standard care to our patients. Working in clinical research, protecting the patient from harm and maintaining their rights is essential and will involve you acting as a patient advocate. This is a full-time role, though we will consider applications from candidates wanting slightly fewer hours. We run a 24/7 research delivery service requiring your availabilty for unsociable hours working, though in practice we work Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00. Person Specification Qualifications / training required Essential Degree/Level 6 NVQ in Life, Physiological or Physical Sciences or related field or able to demonstrate clearly equivalent level of theoretical and practical knowledge Evidence of on-going professional development Desirable Specialist qualification/Graduate/registration International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Certification Venesection and cannulation Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Significant clinical experience, working face to face with patients, in a relevant speciality with proven ability and competence to undertake a range of clinical tasks, including but not limited to, vital signs, body measurements, personal care. Recent NHS clinical experience or equivalent Understanding of personal accountability Logical and consistent work and career pattern Interest in Clinical Research Desirable Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice Clinical Research experience Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Team management experience Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Person Specification Qualifications / training required Essential Degree/Level 6 NVQ in Life, Physiological or Physical Sciences or related field or able to demonstrate clearly equivalent level of theoretical and practical knowledge Evidence of on-going professional development Desirable Specialist qualification/Graduate/registration International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Certification Venesection and cannulation Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Significant clinical experience, working face to face with patients, in a relevant speciality with proven ability and competence to undertake a range of clinical tasks, including but not limited to, vital signs, body measurements, personal care. Recent NHS clinical experience or equivalent Understanding of personal accountability Logical and consistent work and career pattern Interest in Clinical Research Desirable Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice Clinical Research experience Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) Team management experience Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)