Overview
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA and we take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Applications are invited for a Band 4 Clinical Research Assistant, 22.5 hours per week based within the Centre for Research and Development at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on a 12 month secondment/fixed term basis. The Research and Development team conducts NIHR Portfolio projects, clinical audit and own account research on a wide variety of mental health and service provision related topics. This post will be based within the NIHR portfolio research team. The successful candidate will be involved in assisting in the set up and delivery of clinical research projects both Commercial and non-Commercial based. This role is varied and the suitable candidate must be prepared to be both office and community based depending on workload. This role requires clinical and administrative skills and is not a remote post.
Responsibilities
* General office housekeeping and administration
* Building upon our current Research Ambassador role and Patient and Public Involvement interactions
* Using and developing the wider teams use of IT systems such as EDGE
* Using own initiative to suggest developments within the team
* Speaking to service users, carers etc. about research and conducting clinical assessments where appropriate
* Collecting and uploading data for research projects according to the protocol and GCP guidelines
* The use of IT systems and applications e.g. Microsoft Office to ensure efficient and effective processes within the team
* Development and maintenance of team intra and internet pages
* Monitoring and responding to the teams email inbox
* Use of social media for promoting the team/research projects and building the teams social media presence
* Building and maintaining professional relationships with other professionals of all levels and disciplines, service users of all ages and with a wide variety of mental and physical health issues and carers
* Basic laboratory analysis (e.g. use of centrifuge, creating microscope slides and packaging of samples) with training provided
* Basic physical observations where needed (e.g., blood pressure, ECG) with training provided
Working arrangements
The role is office and community based depending on workload and is not a remote post. The ability to travel over a large geographical area is essential.
Qualifications and requirements
* Knowledge of research methods and design is not essential, but applicants must have an interest in clinical research and some patient-facing healthcare experience, preferably within the mental health field
* Excellent IT skills are essential
* Strong organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work flexibly
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years of service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working
* As a flexible working friendly organisation, we accommodate various flexible patterns including job share or part-time arrangements
Additional information
Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer.
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