Clinical Research Practitioner

We are driven by the ambition to improve the way we deliver healthcare through advanced engineering. The School trains the next generation of world-class biomedical engineers and prioritises collaboration between researchers, clinicians and industry. Our students and researchers break down barriers between disciplines to deliver faster translation of research into the clinic. By being embedded within one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts, we can improve the quality of life for patients around the world. About The Role We are seeking a motivated and research-engaged Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to support the delivery of a multicentre NIHR-funded clinical trial in obstetric ultrasound. This study investigates the impact of AI-assisted ultrasound technology on screening outcomes, with recruitment and data collection taking place across multiple NHS sites within East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT). Based in a local recruiting department, you will be involved in participant screening, recruitment, consent, patient public involvement, data collection and support with ultrasound services and workflow. You will work alongside clinicians, researchers, and the trial's operational team to ensure timely and high-quality trial delivery in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical requirements, and regulatory frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to clinical research at the intersection of imaging, women's health, and medtech innovation. This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract for 14 months. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in a clinical or healthcare research environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of research ethics, GCP, and NHS research governance.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using databases (e.g., excel, REDCap or similar).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to inclusive, patient-centred research practice.
Desirable criteria
• Prior experience in reproductive health or imaging-based research.
• Familiarity or interest in medical imaging processes or data (especially obstetric ultrasound).
• Experience working in a multicentre trial environment.
• Formal training in GCP or clinical trials conduct.
• Understanding of AI or digital health technologies in clinical workflows.
  
  The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences is advancing healthcare engineering research, teaching, and entrepreneurship by bringing life-changing medical technologies to patients and clinicians faster., We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.