Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Research Practitioner who will be able to support a range of research active clinical teams within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Note: this role will cover Tuesday to Saturday, from 08:00 (or 8:30) on week days and 09:30 on Saturdays, for 37.5 hours per week.

RADSS brings together Tissue Access for Patient Benefit (TAPB), the Trust's Research Tissue Bank (the RFL Biobank, which holds an HTA licence and operates under generic research ethics approval), and a laboratory that processes samples. Together we help patients donate human biological samples and give academic and commercial researchers access to consented samples and linked, anonymised clinical data. Our collections are registered on the UKCRC Tissue Directory, making them discoverable to researchers globally.

In this role you will be the vital link between patients, clinical teams and researchers. You will recruit and support patients, take consent, collect and document high quality samples and data, and help deliver high impact research across the UK and globally. You will be based in Hampstead and work across the Royal Free London group, including Barnet, Chase Farm and North Middlesex University Hospital.

We are looking for someone organised, personable and meticulous, who is confident talking to patients, comfortable in both clinical and laboratory settings, and motivated to see research make a difference.

Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Research Practitioner you will support the research pathway for patients in non-interventional trials, the sample component of interventional trials, and research using human biological samples. Day to day that means recruiting, informing and monitoring participants, and collecting and documenting samples and data accurately. You will work closely with research and clinical trials teams and the wider multidisciplinary team, in particular surgical theatre and pathology, supporting a senior clinical research fellow.

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex information clearly to patients and act as their advocate.
• Proven effectiveness in a multidisciplinary team, able to prioritise a varied workload, use your own initiative and stay accurate under pressure.
• Experience of working in a laboratory environment, ideally with clinical research experience and knowledge of ICH GCP.
• Experience of teaching or informal training, whether briefing a colleague, inducting a new starter or supporting a student.
• Sound computer literacy and a commitment to audit, quality and continuing professional development.
• Genuine enthusiasm for clinical research and for improving outcomes for patients.

A background in life sciences or nursing is an advantage. Willingness to work flexibly and to travel across our sites matters, as the role spans several hospitals in the group.

About us
"The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/"

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 391-RFL-8168219
Job locations: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Education & professional qualifications
Desirable

• Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices; acquired, NVQ4 or NVQ3 and/or
• BSc in life sciences or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of working within a laboratory environment
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate

Desirable

• Clinical research experience
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven computer literacy

Desirable

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a laboratory environment
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Experience of working within a laboratory environment

Desirable

• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Proven effectiveness working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally

Personal qualities & attributes
Essential

• Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research

Others
Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites

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).

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.
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).