Main area Research and Innovation Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 10 months (due to short term funding. Secondments considered for internal applicants) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 223-ARP-631
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Hollinswood House Town Telford Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/09/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the research team at Hollinswood House working on the exciting TRIOMIC research study.
We are collaborating with the colorectal team to transform the colorectal pathway and revolutionise the diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
As an Assistant Research Practitioner, you will work alongside Research Nurses/Midwives/AHP's to maximise Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust recruitment of patients into research appropriate for their condition. The role is diverse and interesting and you will play a part in improving healthcare and treatments for future generations.
The post is within the Research and Innovation department and there may be a requirement to support the Generic, Cancer and Women's and Children's team as part of the role.
We are a happy and diverse team.
Informal visits to the department is highly encouraged before shortlisting to find out more about the role.
This role will be focused at Hollinswood House working with the colorectal team in a clinic setting seeing up to 150 patients a week. Venepuncture is a large part of this role and this skill is essential.
Main duties of the job
* Overseeing patients journey throughout their time in a research study
* Carrying out observations as required by each study
* Involvement in setting up and delivering new studies
* Organising workload to ensure requirements of the role are met
* Data entry as required for each study
* Venepuncture and sample management including centrifuging samples where required (training provided where required)
* Screening, consenting and following patients up as required by each study protocol
* Maintaining safety and stock for each study
* Supporting others in the team with duties as required
Working for our organisation
We have an open and honest culture in Research and Innovation and the department is fully supportive of career development and flexibility.
The happiness and fulfilment of our workforce is paramount and as we see annually in the staff survey results we are getting this right - our staff score very highly on their ability to make a difference to patients and feeling rewarded within their role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant health care/life science qualification
* Good basic level of education, minimum five GCSEs, or equivalent passes including English
* NVQ level 4 or equivalent relevant health care/life science qualification
Experience and knowledge
* Experience in health care environment
* Understanding of research within acute setting
* Evidence of ongoing education/CPD within current role
* Knowledge of hospital based IT systems
* Experience of working in research setting / being involved in trials
* Experience of working in a fast paced environment
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Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Name Kate Wistance Job title Research Team Lead Email address kate.wistance1@nhs.net Telephone number 07761 458972 Additional information
01952 641222 ext 5412
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