Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Practitioner

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North West Regional Research Delivery Network Opportunity
The North West Regional Research Delivery Network (NW RRDN) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Clinical Research Practitioner. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work across a range of health and care settings throughout the North West, supporting the delivery of high-quality research.
At the NW RRDN, we're committed to bringing research opportunities closer to our communities, ensuring more people can take part in high-quality health and care research, regardless of where they live. By working with our NHS, academic, local authority, primary care and community partners, we're helping to shape the future of health and care through research.
Role Overview
As part of our Agile Research Delivery Team, you'll play a key role in delivering NIHR Portfolio research studies across multiple specialties and organisations, supporting participant recruitment, study delivery and the safe conduct of research while ensuring the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality research across a variety of health and care settings throughout the North West.
- Coordinate and deliver NIHR Portfolio research studies, ensuring they are conducted safely, ethically and in line with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Provide day-to-day support and guidance to colleagues, building strong partnerships with clinical and research teams.
- Contribute to service improvement and the development of innovative approaches to research delivery.
- Support the recruitment and follow-up of research participants.
- Undertake research procedures within your scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate study documentation.
- Contribute to the successful delivery of research across multiple organisations.
Requirements
- Significant experience in clinical research delivery.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently across a variety of settings.
- Support and mentor colleagues, helping to develop a positive research culture across the region.
- Flexibility and ability to travel across the North West.


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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Deborah Heath
- Job title: ARDT Clinical Manager
- Email address: Deborah.Heath@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07387 532674
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