Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Trials Practitioner
The closing date is 26 November 2026
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Team as a Clinical Trials Practitioner based in the Research Department Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Trust is one of the best performing small acute Trusts in the Country and supports a wide portfolio of Research across numerous specialities

The post holder will play a crucial role in clinical research by supporting the recruitment, enrolment and management of participants in clinical trials and will be responsible for the coordination and day-to-day management of this.

We are looking for an experienced research practitioner with knowledge and experience of setting up and running a portfolio of research, with the ability to work across a range of specialities, with knowledge of research procedures and methodologies.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for screening, consenting and enrolling participants into clinical trials in the hospital setting.

They will case manage a portfolio of clinical trials with a main focus of complex Haematology, working closely with the Principal Investigators and members of the multi-disciplinary team, to manage the portfolio of research across the trust, using their knowledge and expertise, whilst working to protocol requirements.

Research activities are a central part of the work and the post holder will ensure 100% of their time is dedicated to Trust research and ensure a responsibility for study set up, screening, recruitment and follow up assessments and safe care is maintained throughout the participants research journey related to the protocol, procedures and treatment.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum pro rata if part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 269-SFT10076

Person Specification
Essential

• NMC, Diploma or Degree level Qualification in Nursing/midwifery
• 4 years post registration experience (1 year experience in research)
• NHS experience
• QCF Assessor Award or Mentorship

Desirable

• GCP (Good clinical practice) training
• Vaccination training desirable (training can be provided)
• Venepuncture

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Clinical Trials practitioner, Catherine Reed, catherine.reed4@nhs.net, 01722336262

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