Band 5 Research Practitioner - MIDRU

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, Research Practitioner to join the Research and Innovation (R&I) Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, based at Heartlands Hospital within the Core Research Delivery Team. You will support the set-up and delivery of a portfolio of clinical research studies, working closely with patients, research teams and multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure research is delivered safely, effectively and in line with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

The role will include supporting participant recruitment, research procedures, data collection and study documentation. You will work closely with Research Nurses and Principal Investigators and will be supported to develop your research and clinical skills.,

• Supporting the set-up and delivery of clinical research studies, including recruitment and follow-up of participants.
• Identifying, screening and consenting eligible patients and research participants where appropriately trained and delegated.
• Undertaking research visits and study procedures within the post holder's training, competence and delegated responsibilities.
• Collecting and maintaining accurate research data, source documentation and study files.
• Supporting the collection, processing and management of research samples.
• Monitoring participant safety and escalating adverse events, concerns or protocol issues appropriately.
• Acting as a point of contact for research participants and liaising with Research Nurses, Principal Investigators, clinical teams and study sponsors.
• Supporting study recruitment targets, identifying barriers to recruitment and contributing to solutions.
• Supporting study monitoring, audit and inspection activities.
• Maintaining mandatory, research and clinical training and relevant competencies.
• Contributing to the promotion of research and a positive research culture within the Trust.

The post holder will work independently within their scope of practice and as part of the wider research team, seeking advice and support from senior colleagues where required.

Highly organised with good prioritisation skills A confident and effective communicator Able to work independent and as part of a multidisciplinary team Competent in Microsoft Office and IT systems Experienced in a research and/or clinical environment, or keen to develop a career in clinical research In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, patient-focused research.

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.