Clinical Research Practitioner

About Us

The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences is advancing healthcare engineering research, teaching, and entrepreneurship by bringing life-changing medical technologies to patients and clinicians faster. We are driven by the ambition to improve the way we deliver healthcare through advanced engineering. The School trains the next generation of world-class biomedical engineers and prioritises collaboration between researchers, clinicians and industry. Our students and researchers break down barriers between disciplines to deliver faster translation of research into the clinic. By being embedded within one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts, we can improve the quality of life for patients around the world.  

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and research-engaged Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to support the delivery of a multicentre NIHR-funded clinical trial in obstetric ultrasound. This study investigates the impact of AI-assisted ultrasound technology on screening outcomes, with recruitment and data collection taking place across multiple NHS sites.

Based in a local recruiting department, you will be involved in participant screening, recruitment, consent, patient public involvement, data collection and support with ultrasound services and workflow. You will work alongside clinicians, researchers, and the trial’s operational team to ensure timely and high-quality trial delivery in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to clinical research at the intersection of imaging, women’s health, and medtech innovation.

There are 4 posts each based in one of the listed hospitals below. It is an expectation for each post-holders to live near the place of work (hospital listed below) and so please clarify in your application which of the posts you are applying for:

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

St Thomas’ Hospital

Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7EH

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LH

University Hospitals of Liverpool NHS Trust

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown St, Liverpool L8 7SS

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 14 months

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Experience in a clinical or healthcare research environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of research ethics, GCP, and NHS research governance
• Strong IT skills and confidence using databases (e.g., excel, REDCap or similar)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to inclusive, patient-centred research practice

Desirable criteria

• Prior experience in reproductive health or imaging-based research
• Familiarity or interest in medical imaging processes or data (especially obstetric ultrasound)
• Experience working in a multicentre trial environment
• Formal training in GCP or clinical trials conduct
• Understanding of AI or digital health technologies in clinical workflows

For further details and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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