Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust • Reading RG6 6BZ
About this role
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 6, Senior Research Practitioner. We have a growing portfolio of studies across our Trust services in Mental health, Physical health, Sexual health, LearningDisabilities 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.
The role requires excellent organisational, project management and communication skills in addition to an awareness of research study processes. Main duties include supporting clinical staff to assess the capacity and capability for studies, and effectively implementing study research protocols, including participant identification and recruitment, maintenance of study documentation in accordance with regulatory frameworks, stipulated timeframes and delivery targets.
Working both autonomously and collaboratively to be the lead on managing 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 ensure key performance indicators are met.
Previous line management/mentorship experience would be advantageous. Venepuncture skills would also be advantageous, but training will also be provided.
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
The “must haves” for this role
1. Experience of delivery of clinical research in an NHS setting
1. Excellent communication skills
1. Excellent organisational skills
1. Excellent IT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.
Please don’t hesitate to call
Salina
Deogan on 07773093423 or email
research@berkshire.nhs.uk
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026
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