Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Research & Innovation team as a Research Officer. The successful candidate will be based within the R&I department as part of the administration team and will be expected to travel across CCC sites at Liverpool, Aintree, Halton and Wirral, to recruit patients into Observational Clinical Trials.
If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you!
Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate a genuine interest in research.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with local research and clinical teams to maximise recruitment opportunity and be responsible for identifying eligible participants for observational clinical trials in order to approach them for potential recruitment. The post holder will take participant consent and obtain translational samples from the participant.
Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail, excellent I.T. and time management skills. The R&I directorate is a busy environment and working to deadlines with frequent interruption is the norm. Ability to work under pressure, and organise the priority of own workload is absolutely essential.
Liaising with participants and their relatives, as well as clinical and admin teams both within the Trust and externally to coordinate appointments.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Person Specification
Qulifications and Education
Essential
- Good general education in numeracy and literacy GCSEs in English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Diploma/Degree or NVQ 4 or equivalent experience in a relevant field or research
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate further education/development
- Advanced communication training
- Attendance at Cancer specific study days
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research
- Evidenced ability to work with the Multidisciplinary teams
- An understanding of the needs of cancer patients
- Understanding of data protection and Caldicott guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of NIHR high level objectives
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative role
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of working in clinical trials / research environment (Protocols and key study documentation)
Desirable
- Experience of obtaining Informed consent from patients
- Experience of working across multiple sites
- Experience of working in an NHS Trust
Person Specification
Qulifications and Education
Essential
- Good general education in numeracy and literacy GCSEs in English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Diploma/Degree or NVQ 4 or equivalent experience in a relevant field or research
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate further education/development
- Advanced communication training
- Attendance at Cancer specific study days
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research
- Evidenced ability to work with the Multidisciplinary teams
- An understanding of the needs of cancer patients
- Understanding of data protection and Caldicott guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of NIHR high level objectives
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative role
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of working in clinical trials / research environment (Protocols and key study documentation)
Desirable
- Experience of obtaining Informed consent from patients
- Experience of working across multiple sites
- Experience of working in an NHS Trust
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, Aintree, Halton & Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Liverpool, Aintree, Halton & Wirral
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
