Overview
The Research Assistant Practitioner provides clinical and administrative support to clinical research teams, ensuring the safe conduct of research in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks relating to planning, undertaking and closure of research studies. The post holder will assist in the identification, recruitment and management of participants into a portfolio of research studies, including commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. Under supervision of registered nursing staff, they will co-ordinate and manage a portfolio of research studies that do not involve administration of medicines and contribute to the delivery of clinical trials within the bounds of their clinical practice. A comprehensive training/competency package will be provided as appropriate to the job role.
Please note that sponsorship is not eligible for this post. Successful applicants may be required to provide immunisation and vaccination reports from a UK occupational health provider or GP.
Main duties of the job
The job holder may be required to carry out other similar or related duties to deliver a comprehensive research service. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder, will undertake reviews as needed.
* Provide appropriate information to patients and their carers participating in studies.
* Arrange patient assessments and visits as appropriate to relevant study protocol.
* Assist the research team in the preparation and conduct of clinic visits for patients enrolled in research studies.
* Under supervision or after appropriate training, carry out clinical procedures including but not limited to vital sign measurement, ECG acquisition, phlebotomy and cannulation, height, weight, and blood pressure measurements.
* Report all findings from clinical procedures to the research team and document as advised in appropriate research files, logs, databases and patient records.
* Process blood, urine and other samples according to protocols, including preparation for storage and shipment as directed.
* Arrange couriers for safe and timely transport of all clinical samples.
* Attend multi-disciplinary meetings to support the team with patient identification and recruitment.
Education, Training and Development
* Keep up to date with departmental Trust, NHS and EU developments for the implementation of clinical research.
* Undertake training and competency assessments required for the role.
* Attend courses, meetings and conferences as deemed relevant and appropriate.
* Maintain current knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness; keep up to date with GCP training in line with study/sponsor requirements and Trust procedures.
Other
* Update and maintain mandatory and statutory training as required by the Trust.
* Be flexible in approach with working times and workload management.
* Assist the research nurses in orientation of new staff to the department.
* Observe confidentiality of patient information in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications: See supporting documents
* Experience: See supporting documents
* Knowledge/Skills: See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk
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