Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Practitioner to join the Skin Therapy Research Unit within the award-winning St John's Institute of Dermatology.
The internationally leading research programme includes multi-centre observational studies involving longitudinal clinical data and biological sample collections, as well as interventional studies.
The post will comprise working as part of the Skin Therapy Research Unit. The main focus of the research is atopic eczema and psoriasis. You will work as part of and be supported by a large and well established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research.
The post will be based at Guy's Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at additional locations according to the needs of the projects.
Main duties of the job
To screen, coordinate and recruit eligible patients, carry out clinical tasks such as venepuncture, and ECG, meticulously record various data points and deliver interventions according to specific study protocols. You will be responsible for data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance expected at GSTT. You will also be involved in the set-up of new trials and will be required to work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent quality clinical research.
About us
The Unit provides a range of services and facilities to support research aimed at improving outcomes in people with skin disease. Work extends from genetic discovery through to a comprehensive portfolio of clinical trials (phase II onwards) and biomarker-enabled precision medicine. The Unit works with investigators within both the academic and industry community, collaborating closely with The Cutaneous Immunology Group, Skin Inflammation Genetics Group and Genomic Medicine at King's College London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Please ensure that you use the person specification to inform your supportive statement during application and use current examples of where you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Please ensure that you use the person specification to inform your supportive statement during application and use current examples of where you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- GCP certification
- Commitment to work towards joining the AHCS accredited CRP register
Desirable
- Member of NIHR CRP directory
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant research setting
- Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies'
Desirable
- Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages
- Experience supervising others
- Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research governance processes
- Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord
Desirable
- Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling
- Proficient in conducting ECG
- Presentation and teaching skills
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- GCP certification
- Commitment to work towards joining the AHCS accredited CRP register
Desirable
- Member of NIHR CRP directory
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant research setting
- Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies'
Desirable
- Experience with electronic case report forms and computer packages
- Experience supervising others
- Experience of working on clinical trials of drugs, therapies or interventions
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research governance processes
- Able to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiratory observations
- Able to collect blood samples via venepuncture
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord
Desirable
- Proficient in cannulation and serial sampling
- Proficient in conducting ECG
- Presentation and teaching skills
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).
