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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

• high-quality care for all, 
• being a great place to work, 
• partnerships for impact, and 
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud, 
• we are inclusive, and 
• we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

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Clinical research practitioner.

Closed for applications on: 16-May-2024 08:44

Vacancy status: Closed

Key details

Contract type & working pattern.

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, clinically experienced individual to join the NIHR Leicester CRF team based at the LRI to support our growing portfolio of clinical trials. The successful applicant will help facilitate a portfolio of late and early phase clinical trials across a wide range of specialty areas.

Applicants must have  at least 2 years experience working as a band 4  Associate CRP or equivalent

As a Clinical Research Practitioner you will have a varied role working in wards, outpatient departments and acute clinical areas, as well is in our own dedicated research facility. You will be required to recruit participants to clinical trials and undertake all relevant clinical procedures, data collection and documentation, according to study protocols. You will also help the senior team with feasibility assessment, study setup and costing, as well as providing mentorship and supervision for other research professionals and staff within the wider team.

As  the first point of contact for patients and members of the public it is vital that you are both welcoming and professional in your approach to all. You will also need you to be organised, proactive and forward-thinking. The post also requires strong practical clinical skills and a working knowledge of IT, including Microsoft Office software, to support the administrative aspects of the role. Experience of using/accessing UHL systems would also be an advantage, although training will be available.

This role will involve the recruitment and monitoring of patients undergoing clinical research activity and the collection and documentation of accurate clinical research data. Collaboration and communication is required within both the clinical study teams and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of the post-holder’s own caseload of studies. 

The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols, and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients, and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.

The role will involve acquiring and maintaining an in depth knowledge of trial protocols, research methodologies and the requirements of local, national and international research regulation to provide, safe ethical practice.

The purpose of this post is to equip the post holder with the relevant skills and knowledge to perform independently as a research practitioner, and to become a competent member of a research team. 

To develop and maintain constructive working relationship with multi-professional teams within all specialities.  Have some responsibility for ensuring good communication between all service providers within all specialities. Actively participate in local and national networking groups to develop an expert level of knowledge in all specialities.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).  

We have four primary goals:  

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.  

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:  

• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.  

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:  http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description uploaded. Key duties include:

• Recruitment & consent of research patients
• Completion of trial activities
• Data collection
• Sample processing
• Resolving queries

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)  

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.  

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UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly  vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status 

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. 

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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.

Person specification

Essential criteria.

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a clinical research delivery role
• Extensive clinical skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using the EDGE database.

Commitment to Trust values

• demonstrate behaviours
• -Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Analytic and Judgement Skills

• Demonstrate consistent level of attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• -Knowledge of research methodologies and current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Able to manage and prioritise multiple projects within time constraints
• leadership experience
• Job Description ( PDF , 600.3 KB )
• Clinical Research Practitioner Person Spec ( PDF , 256.6 KB )
• Understanding your right to work in the UK ( PDF , 1.1 MB )
• Employee Benefits ( PDF , 578.5 KB )

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Band 4 Assistant Research Practitioner

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

This job is now closed

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is the North West London administrative centre for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN). The Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, and is tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, enabling the research community to gather evidence to improve treatments for NHS patients.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic life science graduate to join an established clinical research team, based at Hammersmith Hospital. The post holder will be working with the benign haematology research team on a range of interventional and non-interventional studies. The main focus of the role will be supporting the senior research practitioners and research nurses on the coordination and administrative aspects of clinical research, however the successful candidate will be asked to help with a range of tasks including data collection, site file management, study amendment submissions, processing research samples and recruiting patients to observational studies. The role is patient facing and will include working in Covid-19 risk managed areas.

Main duties of the job

The post requires a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and an understanding of complex scientific protocols. Previous experience of working within a research environment is desirable but not essential, provided the candidate can display a strong passion for research.

Accurate data collection is key to the role so the post holder should have a keen eye for detail and excellent knowledge in a range of IT applications. A mature attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are essential.

The post will be based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust with the expectation of supporting research with partner organisations. Willingness to work flexibly and across hospital sites is an essential aspect of the post.

Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged. Please contact Camelia Vladescu in the first instance (Team Leader, Hammersmith Hospital [email protected])

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

12 July 2022

Agenda for change

£27,157 to £29,858 a year pa inc

Working pattern

Reference number, job locations.

Hammersmith Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities.

Research Administration

• To support the research delivery teams in the facilitation of efficient, safe and participant focused research
• To demonstrate an awareness of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out supporting all administrative protocol related tasks to include

- Maintenance of Investigator Site Files

- Accurate transfer of source data to case report form

- Processing amendments

- Archiving of closed studies

• To act as the first point of contact for clinical staff and patients dealing with both face to face and telephone enquiries and correspondence in an effective, courteous and timely manner.
• To be responsible for the day to day organisation of the research office; handling mail, maintaining adequate stationery supplies and ordering of necessary supplies and equipment.
• To work in according to good clinical practice and research governance standards for clinical research studies
• To collect data from patient medical records and transcribe to Case Report Forms (CRF) as per Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• To ensure maintenance of Investigator Site Files and accurate recording of the delegation logs
• To support the delivery team in the preparation and participation of monitoring visits, ensuring both case report forms and patient notes are prepared in advance
• To receive, handle, analyse and resolve data queries promptly. Directing unresolved/clinical queries to appropriate team member(s).
• To respond quickly and appropriately to all enquiries and queries, directing to most appropriate team member
• To respond to patients/carers telephone calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and empathetically. To reassure patients/carers regarding arrangements made.
• To ensure the confidentiality of verbal, written and electronic information according to local policy
• To support the delivery teams in ensuring all clinical trials documentation is effectively archived as required
• To assist with the co-ordination of the patients journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g. requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations
• To develop close working relationships with relevant support departments, such as imaging, pharmacy and pathology
• To support the delivery team in the processing of blood samples maintaining an awareness of the organisational policies and health and safety guidelines for working with hazardous substances
• To assist in the identification of patient eligibility for studies in accordance with trust information governance policies
• At all times to work with a high attention to detail and ensure study data is recorded clearly and accurately on paper and electronic data capture systems
• To ensure study records and site files are maintained and kept up-to-date
• To ensure all clinical study documentation is presented accurately with localised headings and correct version numbers
• To work at all times in accordance with the trust information governance policies and procedures
• To have a knowledge of medical terms and acronyms in order to ensure that you have an appreciation for clinical details within research.
• To operate safely in the workplace and maintain a high standard of house keeping.
• To respond to and report any incident where service quality has fallen below a safe standard

Education & Training

• To work with service teams and the public in raising awareness of clinical research
• To continue your own personal and professional development keeping updated with current practice
• To ensure you are compliant with trust PDR process to support personal and professional development
• To participate in regular one to one meetings with line manager
• To maintain effective communication and working relationships with all internal and external research members
• To attend team, local and national meetings as appropriate
• To attend local training; Working with and within the CRN, Good Clinical Practice, Informed Consent, Next Steps, Lets Talk Trials
• To have gained the necessary knowledge and skills sufficient to work as independently as possible, with the minimum of supervision
• To be aware of local trusts policies and procedures and maintain mandatory statutory training

Divisional Specific Requirements

• To support the study team in maintaining accurate recruitment data and enter onto relevant electronic system
• To support the set up of studies onto the Documas data base and Central Portfolio Management System (CPMS)

General Responsibilities

• To be actively involved in the development and implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level and reinforce their use
• To ensure that trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all those who come in contact with the service provided by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• To maintain patient/participant confidentiality at all times.
• To ensure that the views of consumers are effectively sought, channelled and acted upon, including the efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with the Trust policy in conjunction with the Department Manager.

Person Specification

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience
• Diploma in research or healthcare

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proven ability to work in an organised and logical manner
• Proven ability to use own initiative and problem solve
• Good IT skills; to include competence in word processing and data entry systems
• Willingness to provide patient facing clinical care
• Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience in managing complex information
• Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Employer details

Employer name, employer's website.

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Team Leader

Camelia Vladescu

[email protected]

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