As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant in the CRF at MIDRU, you will support the delivery of a range of clinical research studies across the Core Delivery Team and wider CRF. You’ll work under the supervision of registered research nurses and the wider research team, helping to ensure studies run safely, smoothly, and in line with protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Responsibilities
* Supporting the set-up and day-to-day delivery of clinical research studies within the CRF
* Assisting with patient identification, screening, and recruitment
* Supporting the informed consent process, following training and within scope of practice
* Carrying out clinical observations and basic study procedures (e.g. blood pressure, ECGs, sample collection where trained)
* Supporting patients during research visits, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety always
* Monitoring patients during study procedures and escalating concerns appropriately
* Accurately recording and maintaining study data and documentation
* Preparing and maintaining research rooms, equipment, and study materials
* Communicating clearly and professionally with patients, families, and the wider research team
* Supporting study coordination and administrative tasks where required
* Working flexibly across the CRF to support different teams and study activity
You will be an important part of the team, helping to deliver high-quality research while always keeping patient care at the centre of your role.
Person Specification
* Caring, reliable, and patient-focused
* Well organised with good attention to detail
* Confident communicating with patients and staff
* Comfortable using basic IT systems
* Able to work independently but also as part of a team
Qualifications
* Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above
* Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification at Level 3 (e.g., AS/A levels, Access to higher education)
* Education Diploma in health care support, Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3, BTEC national Diploma award or similar
* Care Certificate or demonstration of prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health
* Internationally educated applicants must provide evidence of UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility
Experience
* Previous experience working in a patient-facing clinical support worker role providing direct patient care in health or social care as part of a team
* Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role
* Demonstrated ability to articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved, including the physical and emotional aspects and how they differ from a Band 2 Clinical Support worker
* Ability to link the Trust values (Kind, Connected & Bold) to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role
* Knowledge of why training/education and approaches to care need to be consistent in relation to safety and patient experience
* Experience supporting patients holistically
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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