Research Practitioner

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to join the Christie Lymphoma Research Team. This Band 5 role involves coordinating and delivering a portfolio of lymphoma studies, including observational studies and real world data projects. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of assigned trials, ensuring protocols are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include screening and recruiting participants, coordinating patient pathways in line with study protocols, monitoring for adverse events and maintaining accurate and timely research documentation.

Applicants should be registered (or working towards registration) with the Academy for Healthcare Science, have a background in oncology, demonstrate effective communication and organisational skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. Experience in clinical research is essential.

This post offers opportunities for continued professional development within a supportive and established research team. Informal discussions and visits are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a central role across all stages of the lymphoma research portfolio, working closely with a well established research nursing team. Responsibilities include reviewing new clinical trial opportunities, contributing to trial set up and activation, supporting patient recruitment and management and resolving data queries in collaboration with the administrative team. You will provide patient centred insights, supporting both participants and the research team throughout all aspects of clinical research.

Working closely with a multidisciplinary team and the wider community, you will ensure patient safety and wellbeing are maintained within multi regulatory frameworks, adhering to ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs. By using national frameworks to audit patient experience, you will help ensure participants receive the highest quality care while contributing to clinical research.

The role also involves raising the profile of clinical research and clinical trials within the Trust and externally, engaging in promotional events, and supporting divisional and national objectives and strategies.

About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Details
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Pro rata Per Annum

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time
Reference number: R&I-LM
Job locations:
Lymphoma - Q00517, Manchester, M20 4BX
, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESEARCH DELIVERY AND COORDINATIONTo act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients for defined clinical trials and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Interview, recruit, take informed consent and support patients and carers in clinical trials/studies. This involves educating…