Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Do you want to make a difference? Are you looking for a new and different career pathway whilst developing clinical and research delivery skills? We have a unique opportunity for enthusiastic Band 3 Clinical Trial Assistants with the appropriate skills to come and join our Research Team to begin or further a career in clinical research delivery.
We have a team of around 300 Research Nurses, AHPs, Midwives and Clinical Trials Assistants, working together across the Trust, within our award-winning teams to bring exciting research opportunities to UHS for the benefit of our patients and the future of healthcare. The Research team is composed of multidisciplinary researchers from hospital and university backgrounds, embedded and working in collaboration with clinical services and teams, aiming to deliver a variety of studies to improve patient care and outcomes.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
Working in clinical research you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring research team, to help provide support to embedded research teams across the trust and within our dedicated NIHR clinical research facility, for new and existing studies. Our team participates in research within many different specialities across the trust and in the community ie in colleges, universities and patients homes. There are always opportunities to gain knowledge and experience within a number of these specialities.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. Clinical research experience is not essential for the role, full research training will be given; we have an excellent induction and ongoing education programme. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to study close. Team-working skills, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills. Good IT skills are essential. You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
Working in clinical research you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring research team, to help provide support to embedded research teams across the trust and within our dedicated NIHR clinical research facility, for new and existing studies. Our team participates in research within many different specialities across the trust and in the community ie in colleges, universities and patients homes. There are always opportunities to gain knowledge and experience within a number of these specialities.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. Clinical research experience is not essential for the role, full research training will be given; we have an excellent induction and ongoing education programme. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to study close. Team-working skills, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills. Good IT skills are essential. You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'A' Level/NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- GCSE Level 4 or above or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable
- Degree/ Higher education or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training
- Experience of working with data
- Interest in clinical research.
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under own initiative and independently outside the dept without direct supervision.
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
- Ability to work in a large open plan office where there may be noise distractions
- Willing to travel to various locations in and around Southampton.
Desirable
- IT related qualifications
- ICH GCP Trained
- Previous NHS or other healthcare environment experience
- Venesection experience/ willingness to learn
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'A' Level/NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- GCSE Level 4 or above or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable
- Degree/ Higher education or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training
- Experience of working with data
- Interest in clinical research.
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under own initiative and independently outside the dept without direct supervision.
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
- Ability to work in a large open plan office where there may be noise distractions
- Willing to travel to various locations in and around Southampton.
Desirable
- IT related qualifications
- ICH GCP Trained
- Previous NHS or other healthcare environment experience
- Venesection experience/ willingness to learn
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
