Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to patient care by working in Research?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Clinical Research Practitioner working with the Audiology & Otology Research Team. Our team delivers research across specialities including ENT and Audiology. We have a range of exciting studies that we deliver from CTIMPs/ATIMPs, medical device trials and observation studies recruiting patients affected by hearing and balance disorders and other associated conditions.
If you are passionate about research and feel ready to take the next step in your career, UHB is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.
What we offer
*27 days' leave plus bank holidays (rising to 29 after five and 33 after 10 years' service)
*Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
*Ongoing learning and development opportunities
*Structured personal development and career progression plan
*Generous NHS pension
*Great maternity, paternity and adoption pay
*Childcare vouchers
*Wide range of LGBT+ initiatives and staff networks
*Health service discounts and online benefits
*Health and well-being opportunities
*Cycle to work scheme and discounts on public transport
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the research team based mainly at the Queen Elizabeth and responsible for supporting the research staff. They will be responsible for providing data management, and research administrative support, as needed for clinical study activities. Where appropriate they will carry out or assist with clinical procedures to include taking vital signs, ECG procedures, phlebotomy and the collection and management of tissue or blood samples.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to databases for clinical studies, have knowledge of the clinical research process and be competent in setting up and delivering research trials. The post holder to have excellent IT knowledge, excellent communication skills and be confident in holding discussions with the wider MDT and external partners. They will need to be able to effectively present information to colleagues and demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1094535
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached * Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *O' Levels / 'GCSE's specifically English and maths at grade C or above
• *Educated to degree level or diploma level plus relevant experience to degree level in Healthcare, Science or Research.

• *Registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)
• *Completion of Care Certificate

• *Significant relevant experience in clinical trial /research data management
• *Experience of research in a healthcare setting
• *Understanding of current legislation regarding research governance Issues
• *Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)

• *Previous experience of line managing staff, completing appraisals and a basic understanding of the HR requirements of managing sickness and absence etc.
• *Knowledge of National policies, procedures and initiatives or current issues facing the NHS

• *Willingness to undertake clinical skills required for research team
• *Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and under pressure, able to prioritise workload accordingly and problem solve when required
• *Communication skills, able to converse with all staff groups and patients, and their families and/or carers
• *Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability including use of following IT packages --
• *MS office. including word, excel and PowerPoint.
• *Research Databases
• *Electronic Patient Records
• *Evidence of accuracy and detail in data collection and recording
• *Work well as a member of a team, able to contribute to meetings and champion research locally
• *Travel as required by the Trust across the organisation.
• *Work flexibly to meet service demands

• *Evidence of ongoing personal development

• *O' Levels / 'GCSE's specifically English and maths at grade C or above
• *Educated to degree level or diploma level plus relevant experience to degree level in Healthcare, Science or Research.

• *Registered Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP)
• *Completion of Care Certificate

• *Significant relevant experience in clinical trial /research data management
• *Experience of research in a healthcare setting
• *Understanding of current legislation regarding research governance Issues
• *Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)

• *Previous experience of line managing staff, completing appraisals and a basic understanding of the HR requirements of managing sickness and absence etc.
• *Knowledge of National policies, procedures and initiatives or current issues facing the NHS

• *Willingness to undertake clinical skills required for research team
• *Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and under pressure, able to prioritise workload accordingly and problem solve when required
• *Communication skills, able to converse with all staff groups and patients, and their families and/or carers
• *Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability including use of following IT packages --
• *MS office. including word, excel and PowerPoint.
• *Research Databases
• *Electronic Patient Records
• *Evidence of accuracy and detail in data collection and recording
• *Work well as a member of a team, able to contribute to meetings and champion research locally
• *Travel as required by the Trust across the organisation.
• *Work flexibly to meet service demands

• *Evidence of ongoing personal development