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Band 6 Clinical Research Practitioner

On-site in Birmingham·Full-time·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health

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Salary
£25,000 a year

About £1,790 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Birmingham
Contract
Fixed-term, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 17 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Formal Research Training
  • Research experience (paid or voluntary) working as a researcher with at least 6 months of this being within the mental health field
  • Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology
  • Degree in Psychology or Health Professional Qualification
  • ICH Good Clinical Practice

Nice to have

  • Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as EDGE, databases, ICE, PEPR
  • Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact
  • Previous clinical trials experience
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification
  • Phlebotomy Trained

The role

A Clinical Research Practitioner (CRF) at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) supports the safe, ethical delivery of high-quality mental health research to improve patient care and services.

The post holder will identify and recruit participants for DECODE, a research-ready platform for treatment-resistant depression. They will work with the Mood Disorders Research Group, the Mental Health Mission – Midlands Translational Centre, the University of Birmingham and BSMHFT.

The post holder will report to the Senior Programme and Operations Manager and works closely with the multidisciplinary Mood Disorders Research Group led by Professor Steven Marwaha.

BSMHFT offers an inclusive, supportive environment, strong academic partnerships and opportunities to develop specialist research and clinical skills while contributing to research with real-world impact

What you'll do

The Clinical Research Practitioner will support the delivery of DECODE study and other related mood disorder projects. Key duties include identifying and recruiting eligible participants, obtaining informed consent, collecting and recording research data, and supporting participant follow-up in line with study protocols. The role also involves liaising closely with clinical teams and research colleagues, maintaining accurate study documentation, and ensuring all research activity meets ethical, governance and regulatory standards. You will contribute to monitoring study progress and supporting high-quality, safe research delivery within clinical settings.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with service users, carers and clinical staff. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside confidence in using IT systems and managing data accurately and confidentially. You’ll need a good understanding of clinical environments and an interest in mental health research, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A proactive, flexible approach and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred research are key to succeeding in this role.

Please see job description for details of the main duties and responsibilities required for the role.

Job overview

Responsibilities include liaising with clinical teams; screening, recruiting and monitoring participants; maintaining site files; collecting accurate data; completing relevant clinical assessments; and meeting research governance requirements.

The ideal candidate will have project support experience, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to build relationships, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in clinical settings.

Essential criteria

  • Good Computer skills (MS Package, Excel, PowerPoint)

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

About Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.  Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.  We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.  If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Additional information

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. 

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment. 

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland  candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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