• Job Description

  Req#: C9196-25-1055?language=en&page=1053&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Research Practitioner to manage the LISA study, a clinical trial investigating treatments for bacterial vaginosis and candida. This exciting study compares standard oral treatments to vaginal lactoferrin and includes both quantitative and qualitative components. The successful candidate will lead on all trial management activities including recruitment, data quality, participant follow-up, and sample handling, ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP standards.

  This is a part-time position based across two main research sites: Burrell St Sexual Health Clinic and Curran General Practice in Clapham.

  Main duties of the job

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the LISA trial including recruitment, randomisation, consent, and follow-up of study participants.

  • Conduct qualitative interviews with participants to support the study's mixed-methods design.

  • Organise and lead Trial Management Group and Trial Steering Group meetings, presenting progress and recruitment updates.

  • Liaise with Clinical Trials Unit to manage study database and randomisation system.

  • Coordinate collaboration with internal departments (e.g., R&D, Pharmacy, Labs) and external bodies (e.g., IMP manufacturers).

  • Develop and maintain trial-specific documentation, SOPs, and the Trial Master File (TMF).

  • Organise and ensure quality control of participant sample packs and sample tracking, analysis, and storage.

  • Support protocol amendment processes and represent the trial at conferences and stakeholder meetings.

  About us

  You will be joining one of the UK's most respected NHS Trusts, committed to delivering cutting-edge research that directly informs and enhances patient care. The Trust is a major centre for academic and clinical excellence and provides an inclusive, supportive environment for career development and research delivery.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCA

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  196-RD315

  Job locations

  Burrell St Sexual Health Clinic

  Burrell St

  London

  SE1 0UN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical and Communication Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of participants, ensuring informed consent and compliance with trial protocols.

  • Perform clinical assessments (e.g., vitals, sample collection, urinalysis) and support biological sample preparation.

  • Report adverse events and deviations from protocol in a timely and professional manner.

  • Maintain accurate and complete participant records and liaise effectively with the clinical team.

  Research and Portfolio Management

  • Assist in study setup, protocol reviews, and R&D submissions.

  • Maintain accurate CRFs and ensure timely resolution of data queries.

  • Monitor and report recruitment metrics, support study accrual efforts, and liaise with sponsors.

  • Ensure all trial documentation is archived and compliant with regulatory requirements.

  Management and Leadership

  • Line manage junior research staff as required and contribute to performance appraisals.

  • Lead on policy implementation and service quality improvements.

  • Act as a role model and mentor within the research team and represent the Trust in external forums.

  Education & Professional Development

  • Maintain professional development through ongoing training and reflective practice.

  • Contribute to SOP development and support educational activities across the research department.

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensure responsible use of research equipment and resources in line with study budgets.

  • Work flexibly to meet the needs of the study, including occasional evenings or weekends.

  • Foster cross-departmental collaboration and integration of research within clinical services.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical and Communication Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of participants, ensuring informed consent and compliance with trial protocols.

  • Perform clinical assessments (e.g., vitals, sample collection, urinalysis) and support biological sample preparation.

  • Report adverse events and deviations from protocol in a timely and professional manner.

  • Maintain accurate and complete participant records and liaise effectively with the clinical team.

  Research and Portfolio Management

  • Assist in study setup, protocol reviews, and R&D submissions.

  • Maintain accurate CRFs and ensure timely resolution of data queries.

  • Monitor and report recruitment metrics, support study accrual efforts, and liaise with sponsors.

  • Ensure all trial documentation is archived and compliant with regulatory requirements.

  Management and Leadership

  • Line manage junior research staff as required and contribute to performance appraisals.

  • Lead on policy implementation and service quality improvements.

  • Act as a role model and mentor within the research team and represent the Trust in external forums.

  Education & Professional Development

  • Maintain professional development through ongoing training and reflective practice.

  • Contribute to SOP development and support educational activities across the research department.

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensure responsible use of research equipment and resources in line with study budgets.

  • Work flexibly to meet the needs of the study, including occasional evenings or weekends.

  • Foster cross-departmental collaboration and integration of research within clinical services.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/ Education

  Essential

  • Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • GCP certificate

  Desirable

  • Registered on AHCS clinical research practitioner accredited register

  Previous experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience in relevant clinical research delivery setting
  • Experience managing complex projects

  Desirable

  • Experience within speciality

  Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
  • Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Proficient with basic laboratory skills

  Physical Requirements

  Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel to external meetings within the context of this post
  • Able to concentrate for prolonged periods when cross-referencing medical case notes

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/ Education

  Essential

  • Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • GCP certificate

  Desirable

  • Registered on AHCS clinical research practitioner accredited register

  Previous experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience in relevant clinical research delivery setting
  • Experience managing complex projects

  Desirable

  • Experience within speciality

  Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
  • Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Proficient with basic laboratory skills

  Physical Requirements

  Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel to external meetings within the context of this post
  • Able to concentrate for prolonged periods when cross-referencing medical case notes

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Burrell St Sexual Health Clinic

  Burrell St

  London

  SE1 0UN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Burrell St Sexual Health Clinic

  Burrell St

  London

  SE1 0UN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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