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Innovative Trials

Dietitian Patient Navigator - UK - Register Interest 0.01 - 0.02 FTE

Remote

London, United kingdom

Junior

Freelance

05-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Google Workspace Research Training Project Management Recruitment GCP

Job Specifications

This is a remote position.

Job Opportunity: Patient Navigator (Consultant / Freelance)

Location: Remote / Home-based (Must reside in the UK) Contract Type: Independent Consultant / Freelancer (Contractor) Language: English (Native) & English (Professional) Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian

Job Purpose

We are seeking a self-motivated Consultant / Freelancer to provide Patient Navigator services for clinical trials in the UK. This is an independent contract role ideal for a Dietitian or nutritionist with clinical research experience who wants to work remotely on a project basis.

In this role, you will perform a range of services to support patients in their clinical trial journey, including retention support, eligibility pre screening, and acting as a liaison between patients and clinical sites.

Scope of Services

Participant Support & Retention
Remote Support: Provide live inbound and outbound support to participants and caregivers via phone, email, and web chat.
Barrier Resolution: Engage participants to address barriers to participation, answer questions about the study protocol/visit schedule, and provide emotional support.
Emergency Triage: Recognize and triage queries requiring emergency services or immediate clinical site input.
Prescreening Services
Eligibility Calls: Conduct outbound calls to patients referred via digital campaigns within 1-2 business days to determine initial eligibility using a scripted checklist.
Site Scheduling: Schedule eligible referrals for site visits and monitor their status through to final eligibility determination.
Data Entry: Accurately record outcomes and manage tickets within the helpdesk platform.
Stakeholder Communication
Site Liaison: Build relationships with study sites to motivate recruitment and follow up on referrals.
Reporting: Submit summary reports of activities and query resolutions to the project management team.

Consultant Requirements

Professional Qualification: Must be a Registered Dietitian with registration.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant Clinical Research experience.
Regulatory: Current GCP certification (training can be provided).
Tech Stack: Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Meet), MS Office, and comfortable navigating helpdesk/ticketing systems.
Setup: Must have a dedicated home office and high-speed internet connection suitable for VoIP calls.
Language: High proficiency in English

Contract Details

Status: This is a freelance/consultant engagement. You will be responsible for your own taxes/invoicing as per local regulations for independent contractors
Availability: Services are to be provided during normal business hours. Specific availability will be confirmed prior to the commencement of the study.
Training: Detailed training on services and protocols is provided upon onboarding (compensated as per agreement).

About the Company

Innovative Trials is a privately owned company that specialises in the delivery of accelerated patient recruitment. Innovative Trials works with your study teams to deliver professional, tailor made, solutions to help your clinical trials to deliver on time, within budget and to the required standard. For more information about what we do at Innovative Trials visit our website: www.innovativetrials.co.uk Know more