Oxford Health NHS Trust

CRF Clinical Research Facilitator

This job is now closed

Job summary

Would you like to be part of finding treatments for the future at theNIHR OXFORD COGNITIVE HEALTH CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY?

As a Band 6 Research Facilitator working in the only Mental Health CRF in the UK, you would be part of our friendly, multidisciplinary team, offering our research participants exceptional care as they follow their study journey.

A variety of research studies are currently run at The Oxford Cognitive Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) at Warneford Hospital, from National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and other grant funded studies through to commercial clinical trials. Studies include observational cohort studies through to CTIMPs, covering a wide variety of disease indications from healthy volunteers to those suffering from specific conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and dementia.

Main duties of the job

The focus of this role is the care and follow up of trial participants with severe mental health illness such as PTSD, severe depression and psychosis, the support of research assistants in development of strategies of the trial promotion, screening, recruitment, assessments, This will involve the education and monitoring of trial participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data, including blood and tissue samples. Equally important is the organising and delivering of teaching on mental health specific topics - for instance clinical interviewing (along with others including consultant psychiatrists).

The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge of and compliance with the local, national, and international research regulations. The ability to work confidently and autonomously is essential.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum | pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6417684

Job locations

Clinical Research Facility, Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role provides opportunities to develop, gain experience and knowledge in the field of mental health and neuroscience clinical research. Clinical experience as an Assistant Psychologist is essential, and research experience would be an advantage. A large part of the role will be focused on staff training and developing training opportunities for internal and external stakeholders, so confidence in presenting and training will be necessary.

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience of clinical research in mental health
Knowledge in the field of mental health within an NHS setting
Competent at taking informed consent in a research context
Understanding of the regulations governing research in the UK, and experience of working to ICH GCP

Desirable

Experience of conducting clinical assessments/rating scales with people with mental health conditions (e.g PANSS, BPRS)
Willing to undertake training for competencies in clinical skills, eg venepuncture,

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in life sciences field or Registered Nurse, Psychology graduate or equivalent
Demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training

Desirable

Good Clinical Practice Training

Other

Essential

Attention to detail and ability to collect accurate data
Proven ability to work confidently, autonomously, and under limited supervision
Strong desire to learn and develop self,self-motivated, flexible
Well-developed computer skills, particularly Excel, including experience running database reports and data-driven web services
Good time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post, including travel across the UK with possible overnight stay

Desirable

Presentation skills
Ability to analyse and interpret complex research questions

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience of clinical research in mental health
Knowledge in the field of mental health within an NHS setting
Competent at taking informed consent in a research context
Understanding of the regulations governing research in the UK, and experience of working to ICH GCP

Desirable

Experience of conducting clinical assessments/rating scales with people with mental health conditions (e.g PANSS, BPRS)
Willing to undertake training for competencies in clinical skills, eg venepuncture,

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in life sciences field or Registered Nurse, Psychology graduate or equivalent
Demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training

Desirable

Good Clinical Practice Training

Other

Essential

Attention to detail and ability to collect accurate data
Proven ability to work confidently, autonomously, and under limited supervision
Strong desire to learn and develop self,self-motivated, flexible
Well-developed computer skills, particularly Excel, including experience running database reports and data-driven web services
Good time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post, including travel across the UK with possible overnight stay

Desirable

Presentation skills
Ability to analyse and interpret complex research questions

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clinical Research Facility, Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clinical Research Facility, Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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