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Northern Ireland

Clinical Research jobs in Belfast.

Clinical research delivery spans NHS research and development teams, contract research organisations and sponsor companies, with study start-up and recruitment targets driving hiring. Actionus places research nurses, coordinators, monitors and managers into contract, fixed-term and permanent roles.

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Hiring in Belfast

What the Belfast market looks like.

Northern Ireland runs integrated health and social care trusts, so many posts combine hospital and community responsibilities under one employer. Registration is with the relevant UK regulator plus NISCC where social care duties apply, and AccessNI replaces DBS checks.

Major employers in Northern Ireland

  • —Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
  • —South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
  • —Northern Health and Social Care Trust
  • —Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Also covering

Lisburn · Newtownabbey · Bangor · Antrim · Craigavon · Downpatrick

Typical settings

  • NHS research and development
  • Contract research organisations
  • Pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors
  • Clinical trial units

Common specialities

  • Research nursing
  • Clinical trial coordination
  • Monitoring (CRA)
  • Data management
  • Study start-up
  • Oncology trials

Questions

Clinical Research work in Belfast, answered.

What clinical research jobs are available in Belfast?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent clinical research roles across Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland area, including nhs research and development, contract research organisations, pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire clinical research professionals in Belfast?
Actionus works with life sciences employers across Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring clinical research professionals.
What registration do I need to work as a clinical research professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Belfast?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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