Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology (OGN) research team of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Jessop Wing as a Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA). The post holder will actively assist in the delivery of the Generation Study, as well as other research studies on the OGN portfolio, when required.
The Generation Study aims to test babies for over 200 rare genetic conditions using cord blood samples collected at birth. This ground-breaking study is sponsored by Genomics England and is running in maternity units across England. Potential participants are approached during their pregnancy, informed of the study and consented if they are happy to sign up.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated CTA with excellent people skills and a passion for improving the care of patients through research.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team, you will work alongside our lead research midwives for the Generation Study to ensure it runs successfully. This will include approaching patients in clinic and via phone to discuss the study, facilitating and engaging patients to take part through an informed consent process, keeping the study database and logs up to date, liaising with maternity staff to ensure cord blood samples are taken, logging samples, and more. In addition to Generation Study, you will be expected to work as part of the team to assist on other studies with the OGN portfolio as required. The post holder must always work in accordance with study protocols and other ethically approved study documentation, Good Clinical Practice and all relevant regulatory standards. You will need to possess good IT skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft excel as well as have good organisation, time management and communication skills. You must also be comfortable working in both clinical and office environments.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
CTAs are involved in the delivery of clinical research across STH. They support the delivery of a wide range of studies, including studies from within the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification/experience..
- Educated to 'A ' level standard or equivalent-Diploma level 4 qualification/BTEC level 4/Access to higher education diploma/advanced apprenticeship/AS level/international Baccalaureate diploma/T Level
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent
- Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker/healthcare assistant or similar role
- Experience of working in a clinical research/ research environment
Desirable
- Experience of Data Entry
- Experience of Lab processes
- Completion of the STH 5-Day Healthcare Support Worker Programme
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates insight/understanding into the role applied for in delivering research trials within a clinical setting
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
- Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues demonstrating tact and empathy
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks
- Numerate with good IT skills, including use of databases and competence in standard PC packages
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
Desirable
- Skills and experience in undertaking clinical skills: Phlebotomy ECG Recording
- Experience of handling biological samples
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification/experience..
- Educated to 'A ' level standard or equivalent-Diploma level 4 qualification/BTEC level 4/Access to higher education diploma/advanced apprenticeship/AS level/international Baccalaureate diploma/T Level
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent
- Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker/healthcare assistant or similar role
- Experience of working in a clinical research/ research environment
Desirable
- Experience of Data Entry
- Experience of Lab processes
- Completion of the STH 5-Day Healthcare Support Worker Programme
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates insight/understanding into the role applied for in delivering research trials within a clinical setting
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
- Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues demonstrating tact and empathy
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks
- Numerate with good IT skills, including use of databases and competence in standard PC packages
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
Desirable
- Skills and experience in undertaking clinical skills: Phlebotomy ECG Recording
- Experience of handling biological samples
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).
