Clinical Research Practitioner - Research Nurse - Research AHP

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Practitioner - Research Nurse - Research AHP

The closing date is 26 August 2026

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Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. Applications will be considered from ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, NURSES, or CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTITIONERS with experience in clinical research delivery,

We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated professional to join our Research and Development Team as a Band 5, Research Practitioner. We have a growing portfolio of studies across our Trust services in Mental health, Physical health, Sexual health, Learning Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental conditions. We work intricately with these clinical services to deliver on our study portfolio.

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: Monday-Friday, 9-5 but some flexibility may be required.

Main duties of the job

The role requires excellent organisational, management and communication skills and an awareness of research study processes. Main duties include supporting the research delivery staff and clinical staff with delivering on our research portfolio, including participant identification and recruitment, maintenance of study documentation, in accordance with regulatory frameworks, stipulated timeframes.

Working both autonomously and collaboratively on a portfolio of research projects on a day-to-day basis. Having the ability to prioritise and use own initiative to drive clinical research delivery performance for Berkshire Healthcare, to help ensure key performance indicators are met.

Venepuncture skills would be advantageous, but training will also be provided.

About us

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.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

12 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum (inc. of HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CS365-A

Job locations

Research & Development, Earley Gate, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire RG6 6BZ

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Research & Development, Earley Gate, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire RG6 6BZ

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Research Team Lead

Salina Deogan

research@berkshire.nhs.uk

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We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated professional to join our Research and Development Team as a Band 5, Research Practitioner. We have a growing portfolio of studies across our Trust services in Mental health ,Physical health, Sexual health, Learning Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental conditions. We work intricately with these clinical services to deliver on our study portfolio., The role requires excellent organisational, management and communication skills and an awareness of research study processes. Main duties include supporting the research delivery staff and clinical staff with delivering on our research portfolio ,including participant identification and recruitment, maintenance of study documentation, in accordance with regulatory frameworks, stipulated timeframes. Working both autonomously and collaboratively on a portfolio of research projects on a day-to-day basis. Having the ability to prioritise and use own initiative to drive clinical research delivery performance for Berkshire Healthcare, to help ensure key performance indicators are met. Venepuncture skills would be advantageous, but training will also be provided.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. Applications will be considered from ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, NURSES, or CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTITIONERS with experience in clinical research delivery, 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., 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. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
  
  Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites