Clinical Trials Practitioner

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Clinical Trials Practitioner to join our team at University Hospital Hairmyres to support Cardiology Trials.

We will expect the post holder to carry out all relevant Clinical Trials duties as delegated to them by the local Principal Investigator, as defined in the Clinical Trials Protocol and recorded in the Study Delegation Log. The post holder will maintain fully up-to-date and accurate Study Site Files for Clinical Trials, where that responsibility has been delegated to them by the Principal Investigator.

Be expected to contribute to targets set by national and regional Research Networks and other recognised research organisations for patient recruitment to Clinical Trials.

To work with a wide range of colleagues involved in research within NHS Lanarkshire to help develop and increase the Clinical Trials portfolio within the organisation.

To increase the awareness of Clinical Trials among patients, healthcare staff, clinical service providers and management.

To improve the accessibility of Clinical Trials to patients, despite any social circumstances or geographical barriers to participation.   This will require interaction with patients, families, co-ordinating centres, Sponsor organisations, clinical and non-clinical staff, and working across interdisciplinary boundaries.

To contribute to the development and implementation of local and network research policies, standard operating procedures and working practices as required.

To develop and maintain a balanced trials portfolio ensuring that this focuses on a wide variety of conditions, and encompasses both assessment and treatment Clinical Trials.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• First level RGN, or appropriate health related qualification.
• 5 years experience post RGN registration or post achievement of relevant appropriate health qualification, and relevant work experience applicable to the Clinical Trials they support.
• Degree / Post registration Diploma (or working towards same) or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience to function at*degree level.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Developing and delivering training materials.
• High standard of communication skills.
• Ability to understand the application of Research Governance.
• Ability to work as part of a team, utilising leadership skills where appropriate.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and time manage.
• Computer literate.
• Full, valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence

It would be great if you also have

• Registered Nurse with valid UK NMC Registration
• Evidence of application of advanced practice skills in clinical research and applying clinical judgement providing support at all stages of the clinical research lifecycle
• Experience of coordinating or managing a portfolio of studies
• Experience of managing other clinical research staff
• Experience working in primary care sites
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within clinical research gained through experience working in clinical research in accordance with good clinical practice standards
• Demonstrable knowledge of the EU Clinical Trials Directive and associated UK legislation governing the conduct of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
• Ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility to meet demands of the role including deadlines, resources, clinicians and patients

Contract type

• Fixed Term/Secondment for a period of 12 months
• Full time
• 37.5 hours

Please note this is a fixed term post for a period of 12 months . Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post. 

Location and Working Pattern

• This role will be based in Research & Development within University Hospital Hairmyres although must be flexible to travel across the 3 acute sites.
• Working hours will be Office Hours with some flexibility

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Berni Welsh, Lead Clinical Research Nurse on  Berni.Welsh@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Pauline Fleming, Recruitment Administrator on pauline.fleming@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee Counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.