Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Practitioner

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Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/9/2025
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Clinical Research Practitioner. Band 4

Breast Research Team

Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK and single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England.

Research & Innovation at MFT is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support research across a diverse range of clinical areas and deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond

Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:

Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching

Attracts, develops and retains great people

Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider

We are looking for a band 4 Clinical Research practitioner to join our Breast Research Team at Wythenshawe Hospital, Nightingale Centre prior experience is not essential, although it is advantageous.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is capable of contributing to the development of research within Breast Research Team.

The Team facilitates and supports the delivery of research within MFT.

The post holder will assist with delivery of clinical trial activities as indicated in the protocol and delegated to do so.

Act as an advocate for staff, participants and their relatives at all times. Keep abreast of innovations and developments in research governance, ethics and other regulatory and legal guidelines governing clinical research.

Prior clinical research experience is not essential, but advantageous. Ideally you will have experience of the NHS and working within a clinical or patient facing environment. You will be educated to a Minimum of NVQ Level 3 with additional experience.

You will have a flexible approach to your working pattern. You may be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the Research delivery at Nightingale Centre. 

Comprehensive training and an induction programme will be provided for successful candidates. We will also ensure that you have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tizzy Abraham Job title: Nurse Manager - Breast Research Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 291 4410

We would advise that all applicants arrange a visit prior to interview, to meet the team and gain insight into the research activity within the Breast Research Team.
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