Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to work in the Research & Development Delivery Service at West London NHS Trust.
The main duties of the post-holder will be those concerned with identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process as well as providing support as necessary to study teams and clinicians. Additionally, the post-holder will actively promote research and the work of the NIHRamongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
This post is hosted by West London NHS Foundation Trust and supported by the North West London Clinical Research Network (CRN) which forms part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) which was established by the Department of Health and aims to improve the speed, quality, and integration of research, ultimately resulting in improved patient care. The role is based within the West London Trust Research Delivery Team Office, which is under the Noclor Research Support Service.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) post holder will be working across the trust, as well as multiple organisations in North West London, to ensure people with mental health, dementia, learning disabilities, neurodegenerative and neurology problems have access to research opportunities. Supported by the North West London Clinical Research Network (CRN): this is a chance to gain experience and knowledge of clinical research in the area of mental health.
You will work with research teams to recruit patients to a range of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies. You will also promote research engagement actively assisting research teams with patient recruitment and data collection.
You should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, good organisational skills, flexibility, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously. A willingness to travel to sites across London is essential as the roles are based within services, as well as an ability or willingness to learn phlebotomy is essential.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a healthcare-related field.
- Phlebotomy trained, or a willingness to learn.
Desirable
- ICH Good Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an NHS based health or social care environment with service user contact.
- 1+ years' experience working in research delivery/patient recruitment in clinical research
- Ability to receive, analyse and handle large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Experience of working on research studies with minimal supervision and in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines, including obtaining clinical samples
Knowledge & abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health, dementia or neurodegenerative diseases conditions and social care.
- Knowledge of the NHS Research Ethics Committee and R&D application processes
- Ability to receive, analyse and handle large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Ability to travel across the North West London region
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm.
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection and recording
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working alone.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of research design and methods including an understanding of the analytical process
- Experience of public speaking
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills, including demonstrable competence in word processing and data entry systems
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping.
- Proven time management skills including the ability to manage own workload within defined parameters.
- Willing to undertake training (if necessary) to deliver assessments and take clinical samples from study participants.
- Able to contribute to the creation and delivery of CRN training packages.
- Experience of public speaking
- High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a healthcare-related field.
- Phlebotomy trained, or a willingness to learn.
Desirable
- ICH Good Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an NHS based health or social care environment with service user contact.
- 1+ years' experience working in research delivery/patient recruitment in clinical research
- Ability to receive, analyse and handle large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Experience of working on research studies with minimal supervision and in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines, including obtaining clinical samples
Knowledge & abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health, dementia or neurodegenerative diseases conditions and social care.
- Knowledge of the NHS Research Ethics Committee and R&D application processes
- Ability to receive, analyse and handle large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information.
- Ability to travel across the North West London region
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm.
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection and recording
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working alone.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of research design and methods including an understanding of the analytical process
- Experience of public speaking
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills, including demonstrable competence in word processing and data entry systems
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping.
- Proven time management skills including the ability to manage own workload within defined parameters.
- Willing to undertake training (if necessary) to deliver assessments and take clinical samples from study participants.
- Able to contribute to the creation and delivery of CRN training packages.
- Experience of public speaking
- High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations.
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).
