Clinical Research Practitioner

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Practitioner to join our primary care research team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high quality research studies across a network of GP practices, helping to improve patient care and contribute to emerging evidence within primary care. You will work closely with clinicians, research nurses, administrative teams, and external research partners to identify eligible participants, obtain informed consent, and collect high quality study data in accordance with study protocols.

The role also involves coordinating study visits, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring all research activity complies with GCP guidelines and ethical/regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about research, enjoys working directly with patients, and is keen to develop their experience within an established and supportive research environment. You will play a key role in promoting research awareness in primary care and supporting the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies that benefit our local community.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of NIHR portfolio and nonportfolio research studies across GP practices, ensuring all activity follows study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Identify, screen, and recruit eligible participants, providing study information and supporting the informed consent process.
• Coordinate and conduct study visits, including data collection, completion of case report forms, and the handling of study related samples or procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure all data is recorded in line with regulatory, ethical, and organisational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, research nurses, administrative teams, and external study partners to ensure effective study delivery and smooth patient pathways.
• Contribute to research promotion within primary care, supporting engagement activities to encourage patient and staff participation.
• Monitor participant safety and report any concerns or adverse events according to study procedures.
• Help ensure studies run to time and target by supporting scheduling, communication with participants, and problem solving operational challenges.
• Assist with maintaining study files, equipment, and research related resources across sites. Travel between practice locations as required to meet the needs of the research service.
  Brownlow is proud to be an exceptional employer, offering strong support for staff wellbeing through a dedicated wellbeing team and a wide range of benefits and incentives. These include protected study leave with a financial allowance and a comprehensive six-month mentorship and induction programme.