An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Clinical Studies Officer (CSO) to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research. The post holder will be supporting the delivery of commercial and non-commercial National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) portfolio research studies across a range of specialties. This will involve identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process as well as providing support to study teams and clinicians carrying out research. Additionally, the post-holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
The post is advertised as part-time for 12 months and will be based at the Lantern Centre, Preston although the post holder will be an 'agile' worker and is expected to work across Lancashire.
We are looking for an energetic dynamic, self-directed and committed individual with an interest in becoming a key part of our research team.
If you feel that you have the necessary skills, drive and experience to successfully contribute to this team, we look forward to hearing from you.
The post holder will provide information and education on research projects to interested parties and must therefore have demonstrable knowledge of research design and methods. It is essential that the applicant has a professional qualification or is educated to degree level in a relevant health care subject, with at least 2 years' experience of working in a health care, social or NHS organisation. The post holder must also be able to travel around Lancashire, independently, in a timely manner and on a regular basis and build effective working relationships with the wider R&D team, NIHR clinical research networks and clinical service staff. The CSO will play an active role in supporting a range of research studies and will work directly with service users across the Trust, including in the community.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Polly Bidwell Job title: Senior Clinical Studies Officer Email address: Telephone number:
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Polly Bidwell, Senior Clinical Studies Officer on or
Karen Palmer, Research Nurse Manager on