Job summary
We are looking for an Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner to join our team on a full-time, fixed term (12-month) basis.
The post holder will be expected to support a portfolio of service evaluation and clinical research studies as part of the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service (London). Acting as patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate research clinics and organise study related care.
Applicants must be educated to NVQ 4 or degree level in life sciences or a related field, or have equivalent theoretical knowledge, and must have experience of working in a healthcare or clinical research role with patient/public communication duties.
Main duties of the job
- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients and participants come first.
- Work within relevant regulations and ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the study protocol is adhered to at all times.
- Co-ordinate research clinics and co-ordinate a portfolio of studies in conjunction with team members. This involves planning and organising clinical study related care or tests in accordance with approved study protocols or departmental standard operating procedures.
- Establish strategies for recruiting participants into clinical studies and identify individuals potentially eligible for research studies. Gain permissions for research contacts.
- For specific studies post holder may be delegated to obtain consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol.
- Organise appointments and conduct telephone follow-up calls as required.
- Report any adverse events or health concerns which occur whilst the participant is taking part in the study, to an appropriate doctor or nurse in a timely manner and to the appropriate principal or co-investigator.
- Perform and record a range of clinical assessments in line with personal competencies and as stipulated in approved study protocols.
About us
Following the recommendations of The Cass Review Interim Report, two new nationally networked services led by specialist children's tertiary care providers are being established. The Southern Hub, based in London, is delivered by a partnership of Evelina London Children's Hospital (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The Northern Hub is delivered by a partnershipof Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust). This role is based in the Southern Hub.
We are committed to promoting an environment that embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We would like all our families and staff to feel valued and respected because we try to understand and provide for their individual needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 4 or Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of education related to clinical research
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare or clinical research role with patient/public communication/ coordination duties OR biomedical degree and experience working in a public facing role
- Experience using databases
- Experience of working in a team
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients/participants in a professional setting
- Experience of working on clinical studies
- Clinical/Academic expertise in adolescent medicine, neurodiversity
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to co-ordinate participant visits with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to co-ordinate collection of data to agreed timescales
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord
Research Teaching Skills and Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of mandatory standards for clinical research conduct (including GCP, UK Policy framework for Health and Social Care research, data protection)
- Good knowledge of medical and clinical terminology
- Evidence of education related to clinical research
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 4 or Degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of education related to clinical research
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare or clinical research role with patient/public communication/ coordination duties OR biomedical degree and experience working in a public facing role
- Experience using databases
- Experience of working in a team
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients/participants in a professional setting
- Experience of working on clinical studies
- Clinical/Academic expertise in adolescent medicine, neurodiversity
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to co-ordinate participant visits with multidisciplinary team
- Ability to co-ordinate collection of data to agreed timescales
- Ability to understand and comply with research protocols and departmental procedures and report difficulties and exceptions to senior staff
- IT skills, specifically in database management, Microsoft, Excel and eRecord
Research Teaching Skills and Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of mandatory standards for clinical research conduct (including GCP, UK Policy framework for Health and Social Care research, data protection)
- Good knowledge of medical and clinical terminology
- Evidence of education related to clinical research
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).
