Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate with a solid interest in measurements of human physiology to work as part of our dynamic research team on the Clinical Research Facility. You will need great inter-personal skills for working with a variety of different teams and patients and some technical skills to support the specialist research equipment you will learn to use. This could be a great opportunity for you to develop expertise in a wide range of research skills for a future in clinical research.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please give us a call. We strongly advise informal visits to the unit.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a team providing a flexible service to investigators to meet specific research protocol requirements for physiological measurements.
Perform a range of specialist physiological measurements on subjects participating in clinical research studies.
Perform scheduled and day-to-day calibration and maintenance of physiological measurement equipment, working to high standards of safety and accountability within a quality management system.
Liaise with clinical, technical and research staff to identify faults and communicate with all clinical areas, with manufacturers and external contractors to resolve technical issues.
Core duties and responsibilities - MRA
Independently perform a range of specific measurements (according to SOPs) for research participants including accurate and timely reporting and documenting
- Actiheart and heart rate monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Body composition measurements using the BOD POD
- Gas Exchange Measurements (Gems)
- Dual energy x-ray (DXA) scanning in accordance with local, trust and National policies and regulations.
- Vital signs HCW training
- Sample processing
- Venepuncture
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 25th September 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 25th September 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/BEng/BSC Biological Sciences or a scientific subject or equivalent qualification and experience
- A levels in Maths or Physics
Desirable
- GCP training
- Engineering or technical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with research participants or patients
- SOP development/ implementation / Quality Assurance
- Working collaboratively across professions and services
- Information technology experience
Desirable
- Quality assurance: management of data quality from acquisition to reporting
- Experience in human physiological measurements
- Experience of working in clinical environments
- Some experience of computer programming.
- Practical experience of preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement.
- Experience in sample handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to Trouble-shoot instruments and systems
- Ability to plan, prioritise + co-ordinate own & other work
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work unsupervised to tight deadlines, with attention to detail problem solving / data analysis
- IT competence particularly in spread sheet applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Willingness to travel regionally and nationally
- Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends
- Able to provide 24/7 on call by phone and in person
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND/BEng/BSC Biological Sciences or a scientific subject or equivalent qualification and experience
- A levels in Maths or Physics
Desirable
- GCP training
- Engineering or technical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with research participants or patients
- SOP development/ implementation / Quality Assurance
- Working collaboratively across professions and services
- Information technology experience
Desirable
- Quality assurance: management of data quality from acquisition to reporting
- Experience in human physiological measurements
- Experience of working in clinical environments
- Some experience of computer programming.
- Practical experience of preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety, acceptance testing and procurement.
- Experience in sample handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to Trouble-shoot instruments and systems
- Ability to plan, prioritise + co-ordinate own & other work
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work unsupervised to tight deadlines, with attention to detail problem solving / data analysis
- IT competence particularly in spread sheet applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Willingness to travel regionally and nationally
- Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends
- Able to provide 24/7 on call by phone and in person
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ACCI Building, Level 5 - Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)