Interview will be held on 13th May 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSE, OR CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTITIONER to join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior (band 6) research practitioner in the Research and Development Team. This is a fixed term position for 12 months. Please note that individuals with a number of years continuous NHS service should approach us for discussion around the fixed term nature of the position.
Berkshire Healthcare is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. Applications will be accepted from experienced Allied Health Professions, Nursing, or Clinical Research Practitioners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated individual with previous experience of supporting the delivery of Clinical research. This is an opportunity to join our Research and Development delivery team working on a range of stud y specialisms including Dementia, Mental Health, Sexual Health, and Physical Health.
This post is based at University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, but you will be required to travel as required by the job role and as such a time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supporting hybrid working where appropriate .
Work Pattern: Usually Mon-Fri 9-5 but some flexibility may be required .
The role requires excellent organisational skills and meticulous approach to work . Main duties include the support and education of clinical staff to enhance the capacity and capability for research across the Trust , supporting the implementation of research protocols, and the identification, recruitment, and support and care of patients through the research journey . The role involves working closely with clinical services to understand what opportunities can be provided to patients and how the research study can be delivered within their service(s). The role is project management of the Research protocol, ensuring that the project is run time to target and line with the Research Protocol and applicable regulations. C ollecting accurate data, management of tissue or other biological samples, carrying out clinical assessments, and document generation and control . As such a keen eye for detail is required.
Working both autonomously and within the Research Team to drive clinical research delivery performance for Berkshire Healthcare . Flexibility between Mental Health, Dementia and Community based Portfolio studies is required to support the Trust to achieve targets and attain key standards against key performance indicators.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

E xperience of delivery of clinical research in an NHS setting
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
E xcellent IT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point - by - point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re c ommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditation s: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sarra Blackman on 07342 058725 or email: research@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible