Main area Corporate (R&I) Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 358-6086497-COR
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infrimary Town Leicester Salary £28,407 - £34,581 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/05/2024 23:59
Clinical Research Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, clinically experienced individual to join the NIHR Leicester CRF team based at the LRI to support our growing portfolio of clinical trials. The successful applicant will help facilitate a portfolio of late and early phase clinical trials across a wide range of specialty areas.
Applicants must have at least 2 years experience working as a band 4 Associate CRP or equivalent
As a Clinical Research Practitioner you will have a varied role working in wards, outpatient departments and acute clinical areas, as well is in our own dedicated research facility.You will be required to recruit participants to clinical trials and undertake all relevant clinical procedures, data collection and documentation, according to study protocols. You will also help the senior team with feasibility assessment, study setup and costing, as well as providing mentorship and supervision for other research professionals and staff within the wider team.
As the first point of contact for patients and members of the public it is vital that you are both welcoming and professional in your approach to all. You will also need you to be organised, proactive and forward-thinking. The post also requires strong practical clinical skills and a working knowledge of IT, including Microsoft Office software, to support the administrative aspects of the role. Experience of using/accessing UHL systems would also be an advantage, although training will be available.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve the recruitment and monitoring of patients undergoing clinical research activity and the collection and documentation of accurate clinical research data. Collaboration and communication is required within both the clinical study teams and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of the post-holder’s own caseload of studies.
The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols, and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients, and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.
The role will involve acquiring and maintaining an in depth knowledge of trial protocols, research methodologies and the requirements of local, national and international research regulation to provide, safe ethical practice.
The purpose of this post is to equip the post holder with the relevant skills and knowledge to perform independently as a research practitioner, and to become a competent member of a research team.
To develop and maintain constructive working relationship with multi-professional teams within all specialities. Have some responsibility for ensuring good communication between all service providers within all specialities. Actively participate in local and national networking groups to develop an expert level of knowledge in all specialities.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description uploaded. Key duties include:
* Recruitment & consent of research patients
* Completion of trial activities
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person specification
Experience
* At least 2 years’ experience working in a clinical research delivery role
* Extensive clinical skills
* Experience of using the EDGE database.
Commitment to Trust values
* demonstrate behaviours
* -Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Analytic and Judgement Skills
* Demonstrate consistent level of attention to detail
* -Knowledge of research methodologies and current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS.
Planning and Organisational Skills
* Able to manage and prioritise multiple projects within time constraints
Additional Information
Please submit yourapplicationform without delay toavoiddisappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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