Clinical Research Practitioner I

Clinical Research Practitioner I

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 February 2026

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Practitioner to join the Unit for Paediatric & Population-Based Dermatology Research at St John's Institute of Dermatology, based at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.

You will become part of a dynamic, collaborative and highly supportive research team, working alongside experienced Clinical Research Practitioners, Research Nurses and leading clinical investigators. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting edge dermatology research that directly improves patient care for children and adults alike.

Main duties of the job

Following a comprehensive training period, you will take the lead on a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) and observational studies.

Your role will be varied and impactful, involving:

• Working closely with clinical teams to identify, recruit and support patients throughout their research journey
• Supporting the delivery of clinical interventions and conducting assessments in line with study protocols
• Ensuring high-quality data collection, data entry and study follow up
• Maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance and quality assurance at every stage
• Contributing to the set up and delivery of new trials, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver research to the highest standards

This role offers hands on involvement across the full life cycle of clinical research, with excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

About us

The Unit is led by Professor Carsten Flohr, Consultant Dermatologist and Chair in Dermatology and Population Science, as well as Research & Development Lead for St John's Institute of Dermatology.

Professor Flohr's team delivers a broad and internationally recognised research portfolio, including:

• Commercial clinical trials investigating novel systemic treatments (biologics and small molecules) for severe atopic eczema and psoriasis, vitiligo and alopecia.
• The Mind & Skin Consortium, a multidisciplinary collaboration exploring the links between skin inflammation, itch, systemic inflammation and brain health
• Leadership of the UK-Irish Atopic Eczema Systemic Therapy Register (A-STAR), a large multi centre observational study in paediatric and adult atopic eczema
• An EU funded research programme (TRANS-FOODS), investigating how babies become allergic to foods in early life. Within this umbrella of work, two separate studies are being conducted: an observational study (CARE) and an interventional study (CUTIE), both examining the immune response and microbiome signatures in early life in relation to atopic eczema and baby massage.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of innovative, translational and population based dermatology research.

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working in an NHS setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient centred approach
• Be highly organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Be motivated to learn, develop and grow within a clinical research role

Experience in paediatric care is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification Qualifications/ Education

• Degree in life sciences or related field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• GCP training.
• Relevant course to clinical area.
• Experience of working in a relevant research setting.
• Experience of working on own and in multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties.
• Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies.
• Ability to work sensitively with patients (across different age groups) and their families.
• Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages.
• Experience supervising others.
• Experience of working with children.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to communicate well (written and verbally).
• Ability to work as an effective team member and using own initiative.
• Up to date knowledge relevant to clinical research and good clinical practice.
• Excellent organisational skills for self and others - ability to co ordinate clinics and participant visits in conjunction with multidisciplinary team.
• Good knowledge of medical and clinical terminology.
• Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures, report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations.
• Ability to develop clinical skills required by the research protocols for example cannulation and serial sampling, processing biologic samples according to protocols and conducting ECG's.
• IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and electronic patient records.
• Presentation and teaching skills.
• Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling.
• Proficient in conducting ECGs.
• Ability to assist with financial tracking/invoicing activity.

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.

Address

Unit for Paediatric & Population-Based Dermatology Research

1st Floor - C Staircase South Wing, St. Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road,

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearp.a. inclusive of HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full time

Reference number

196-RD427D

Job locations

Unit for Paediatric & Population-Based Dermatology Research

1st Floor - C Staircase South Wing, St. Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road,