Job overview
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a joint venture between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The CRF supports a wide and increasing portfolio of studies across a breadth of clinical specialities. It provides an excellent environment to develop research skills and provides an education and development programme for clinical researchers. The CRF is a service delivery engine and works collaboratively across the organisation to provide researchers with a cross-city unit dedicated to delivering research for the benefit of patients. The CRF has been awarded an NIHR grant to further develop Experimental Medicine in South Yorkshire.
Maintaining up to date systems and processes to support staff, patients and researchers is essential to ensure research carried out in the CRF is delivered to the highest possible standard, adhering to Research Governance and the Regulatory Framework. The CRF is based across the two main acute sites of the Trust, the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH) and the Northern General Hospital (NGH). Both sites provide access to highly skilled research nurses, clinical and administrative support staff who are specially trained to help researchers deliver their research within the specified study timelines and targets. CRF staff work across all sites of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Clinical Research Facility team to assist in the delivery of quality care and service to research participants and researchers within a dedicated research setting.
Carry out assigned and delegated tasks as part of clinical team under the direction of registered nurses and undertake some aspects of care without direct supervision.
Maintain clinical skills and competencies of identified clinical skills including ECG recording, venepuncture, cannulation.
Ensure trial specimens are processed and managed, stored and dispatched in accordance with Human Tissue Act 2004 and all Study Specific Laboratory Manuals.
Take additional responsibility for study data entry onto both electronic and paper records ensuring accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
All study related activity must be completed to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and always act within own capabilities and role.
Follow all STHFT policies and provide a safe environment for treatment of patients.
Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.
Display a positive attitude towards staff, patients, and relatives at all times, in line with STHFT's PROUD values.
Participate in 7 day working rosters, and on call rota for evening /weekend where criteria apply.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. GCSE English and Maths at grade D / 3 or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 1)
2. Completion of the STH 5-day Healthcare Support Worker Programme within the 12 months prior to employment or an equivalent Care Certificate from an approved awarder.
3. Level 3 Apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification) in Health Care / health related subject OR successful completion of / willingness to complete the Trust’s required Clinical Support Worker training and competency package.
Desirable criteria
4. Good Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker / health care assistant or similar role
6. Experience of multi-professional and team working
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of working in clinical research environment
8. Experience of laboratory processes
9. Experience of data entry
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Demonstrates insight /understanding into the role applied for in delivering care to meet patient needs
11. Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
12. Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues, demonstrating tact and empathy
13. Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
14. Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines
15. Excellent attention to detail
16. Ability to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues
17. IT literate and confident with the use of computer systems
Desirable criteria
18. Successfully achieved competence in (or be working towards) and able to perform a core range of Clinical skills and competency in venepuncture, cannulation and ECG.
19. Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
20. Job Description (PDF, 143.5KB)
21. Person Specification (PDF, 167.8KB)
22. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
23. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
24. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
25. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
26. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
27. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
28. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameFaith KibutuJob titleSenior Research SisterEmail addressf.kibutu@nhs.netTelephone number01142715779Additional information
Alex Radford
Senior Research Sister Operational Support
Email: alex.radford2@nhs.net