Research Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To support in the delivery of the current portfolio of projects within the HIV / Sexual health / Dermatology research department.

To aid the research nurses/study co-ordinators to prepare for study visits

To continually advocate and engage clinical staff about research where appropriate

To be involved in the set-up of new studies and the maintenance of Investigator Site Files (ISFs) and Trial Master Files (TMFs) as required

To support research governance and paperwork associated with the ongoing portfolio of research

To support monitoring activities on site and assist with follow-up actions

Use a wide range of software including email, spreadsheets, databases and other systems as required

Ensure accurate data entry where required

To support the departmental initiatives and projects

Build and maintain excellent communication and relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Work effectively as part of a team and support them as required

Manage and ensure compliance with relevant Trust and Research policies

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff

To be willing to be trained in sample management and governance

Professional Development

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues

To attend relevant training and other relevant education as agreed with line manager

Take personal responsibility for professional growth within the role

The post holder will support the development and implementation of strategies to maintain and increase the level of patient recruitment into research studies and wherever possible help to maintain the high profile of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Hospitals in line with the Trust strategy.

Review of this Job Description

This job description does not contain an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be required to undertake additional responsibilities. Periodic review will occur to adapt and develop the role according to the service needs and hospital policies.

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A good level of written and spoken English equivalent to O Level/GCSE

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of general administrative duties including financial administration
• Knowledge and experience of working with different professional groups and handling relationships

Desirable

• Previous research or clinical trial experience
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Broad understanding of HIV and sexual health
• Comfortable using new systems/software

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills in the following areas: word processing, communication software, internet searching, spreadsheets

Desirable

• Report writing and presentational 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

King's College Hospital

London

SE5 9RJ

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)