Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£44,806

About the Role
An opportunity has arisen within the Adult Clinical Genetics Research Team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust for a Clinical Research Practitioner II (Band 6). This role is central to the delivery and set-up of a broad portfolio of non-commercial research studies, including one CTIMP, involving adults and families with genetic conditions. You will join a highly motivated and collaborative team dedicated to advancing genetic research and patient care. You will need excellent clinical skills, a strong grasp of research governance, and a working knowledge of research finance systems such as Oracle. The successful applicant will bring a professional, flexible approach, work confidently both independently and as part of the team, and support a high standard of care for research participants.

Main Duties of the Job
The main duties of this role include:
Manage a caseload of participants across a diverse portfolio of genetics research studies, ensuring safe and ethical trial conduct.
Set up and initiate new research studies, working closely with the R&D department on approvals and research governance.
Identify, screen, consent, and follow-up participants and families, providing information and clinical support throughout the research process.
Perform clinical assessments, data collection, and sample processing as required by study protocols.
Use Oracle and Trust systems to manage study finances, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and producing routine financial reports.
Mentor and supervise more junior staff, and act as line manager as required.
Support continuous service improvement, ensuring all research activity meets Good Clinical Practice and NHS governance standards.

Working for Our Organisation
You will work within a dynamic Adult Clinical Genetics Research team, collaborating with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, genetic counsellors, laboratory staff, and external academic partners. The role offers experience across a broad portfolio of observational and interventional studies, supporting participants with a wide range of genetic conditions. You will be supported to develop your expertise in study setup, research governance, and clinical trial management, and will play a key role in improving patient experience and research delivery.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will need strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload and manage multiple studies concurrently. You must be comfortable working independently, but also able to engage with a broad team and support junior colleagues. You will use your initiative to solve problems, respond flexibly to the demands of a changing research environment, and demonstrate sound judgement in balancing clinical, administrative, and financial tasks.

Experience
Essential criteria:
Significant experience in clinical research delivery.
Experience managing complex projects.
Experience teaching, assessing, supervising others in clinical setting.
Desirable criteria:
Experience within Genetics speciality.
Line management experience.

About You
Essential criteria:
Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations.
Understanding of clinical research methodology.
Financial experience relevant to trials (e.g. raising purchase orders, invoices).
Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role.
Experience with liaising with R&D department to assist with trial setup and amendments.
Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study protocol.
Desirable criteria:
Proficient with basic laboratory skills.

Qualifications
Essential criteria:
Theoretical knowledge equivalent to degree/NVQ Level 6 qualification in life sciences or related field.
Theoretical knowledge relevant to field equivalent to postgraduate diploma.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
GCP training.
Commitment to join AHCS accredited Clinical Research Practitioner register.
Desirable criteria:
ILS certificate.
Registered on AHCS clinical research practitioner accredited register.