Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Clinical Research Practitioner to join our dynamic research team at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials in the Trust, making a real impact on patient care and the future of healthcare.Reporting to the Senior Research Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and clinical support, working hands-on on several portfolio studies.
This role offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop your skills in clinical research, and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Possessing a good understanding of clinical research and the legislation governing clinical trials is essential, as is a commitment to our Trust values: where we put the interests of our patients first and foremost using our values, Compassion, Inclusive and Respectful.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Main duties of the job

• Work autonomously and manage a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain effective communication with people who use our services, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
• Identify suitable individuals for entry into clinical trials
• Maintain accurate documentation of participants events in progress notes
• Ensure people who use our services are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trial programmes
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to participants (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Act as a primary contact point for the trial participant
• Maintain accurate participants' trial documentation, complete Case Report Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in participant's notes.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures as required by trial protocols, ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of samples

About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
16 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
279-7662058-DEC25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Sussex House, 1 Abbey road,
Brighton
BN2 1ES
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you are even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you will need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you will need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you are even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you will need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you will need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• 5 GCSEs including English and maths grade C or above or equivalent
• Significant relevant clinical experience in patient facing healthcare role, in the NHS
• Clinical skills, including venepuncture, perform ECG's and vital signs

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practise training/knowledge
• Prior experience of working within a research environment
• Knowledge of electronic patient record systems

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• 5 GCSEs including English and maths grade C or above or equivalent
• Significant relevant clinical experience in patient facing healthcare role, in the NHS
• Clinical skills, including venepuncture, perform ECG's and vital signs

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practise training/knowledge
• Prior experience of working within a research environment
• Knowledge of electronic patient record systems

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Skills Required