About this role
Job summary
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to appoint 2 enthusiastic Clinical Research Practitioners to support the delivery of commercial and observational studies across medical and surgical portfolios. They will ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance and regulatory requirements.
The role will support study feasibility, setup, assist in identifying and screening potential participants, delivery planning, recruitment, coordinate and conduct study visits and ensure adherence to protocols.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Practitioner will ensure timely and accurate data entry, obtain and process clinical trial samples, respond to queries, support the recording and reporting of adverse and serious adverse events, escalate concerns as necessary, and be involved with audits and monitoring.
The Clinical Research Practitioner will perform clinical procedures such as venepuncture, ECGs and observations. They will contribute to patient care and document patient medical history in the electronic patient record system.
The Clinical Research Practitioner will work in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and regulatory frameworks. They will maintain communication within the research team and clinical teams, report incidents, record finances on EDGE, and ensure compliance with mandatory training and participate in professional development.
Candidates should have experience in clinical research, research governance and regulatory requirements. They will ensure competence in clinical procedures and patient assessment whilst maintaining patient privacy, dignity and diversity. Organisational and communication skills is essential, the ability to work independently and prioritise workload under pressure, and a commitment to patient-centred research and continuous learning.
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations:
o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.
The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Job description Job responsibilities
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience working in a clinical or healthcare setting Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection (e.g., GDPR, Caldicott Principles) Awareness of clinical research processes and governance
Desirable
Previous experience in clinical research Familiarity with research databases (e.g., EDGE) Experience supporting audits or inspections
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Good Clinical Practice Certification
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 Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Countess of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)