Job summary
The Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner (aCRP) post is an essential research delivery role within the Research and Innovation directorate at GOSH, with a patient-facing element. Through training, achieved competency, and experience there is the opportunity to progress to a Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) level, which allows for voluntary professional registration through the Academy for Healthcare Science Accredited (AHCA) Register for CRPs. Registration to this demonstrates alignment to the UK Professional Standards Agency (PSA) which commits to patient safety and an identified standard of practice. CRP development is also recognised by the Department of Health and Social Care as a priority for research growth and is supported by the NIHR.
As an aCRP you will be providing support in a clinical and academic research environment for the delivery of clinical research studies/trials across the Trust, including the Clinical Research Facility, and as part of the Research and Innovation Directorate. A particular focus will be towards research under the Haematology and Oncology Research Team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to carry out both delegated clinical and non-clinical research duties safely and in line with applicable regulatory standards, local policies, protocols, and as per local training and completion of all relevant competencies. This will include assisting and working alongside research nurses and coordinators in the setup and day-to-day management of a portfolio of studies.
This will include organising start-up activities and meetings, the booking of patient visits and investigations, data management including the use of eCRF and EPR systems, and assisting in the management of regulatory documents. The post holder will also work collaboratively with Principal Investigators, lead research nurses and data managers, providing expert coordination support in a clinical and academic research environment, and communicate regularly with sponsor representatives and lead clinicians.
The post holder will also be expected to support the clinical research team in providing high quality and compassionate care to the child/young person/family, and under supervision by a research nurse. Including direct patient contact when assisting in clinical visits, phlebotomy, sample processing/storage/management, taking informed consent, responding appropriately to parent/patient queries, and communicating closely with the research clinical teams, including attending to telephone inquiries with parents/patients, and assisting the clinical teams in patient screening.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values, and Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture, and Committed to family centred care.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level /Foundation Degree programme in health care or equivalent.
- Good Clinical Practice certification (GCP).
- Evidence of Assistant Practitioner or equivalent competencies through national occupational standards and/or work-based learning, and Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS (i.e Health care assistant/Research Coordinator), Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally.
- Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university, and Previous experience of research and/or audit.
- Knowledge of and/or experience of database systems and managing complex information, and Basic understanding of the principles of clinical and research governance and Good Clinical Practice.
- Experience of having worked with children and/or young people.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to gain competency in clinical skills.
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative.
- Excellent documentation skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with children and families, visitors, sponsors and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to recognise own limitations and ask for supervision/training as required.
- IT skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office/or equivalent software.
- A commitment to continued professional and personal development.
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Able to accurately undertake core observations (temperature, pulse, respiratory and heart rate) on children of all ages and recognise and report any abnormalities.
- Ability to recognise a child whose condition may be deteriorating and inform appropriate personnel immediately.
- Able to height/length and weigh a child of any age accurately.
- Ability to assist in the training of other staff.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values, and Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture, and Committed to family centred care.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level /Foundation Degree programme in health care or equivalent.
- Good Clinical Practice certification (GCP).
- Evidence of Assistant Practitioner or equivalent competencies through national occupational standards and/or work-based learning, and Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS (i.e Health care assistant/Research Coordinator), Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally.
- Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university, and Previous experience of research and/or audit.
- Knowledge of and/or experience of database systems and managing complex information, and Basic understanding of the principles of clinical and research governance and Good Clinical Practice.
- Experience of having worked with children and/or young people.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to gain competency in clinical skills.
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative.
- Excellent documentation skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with children and families, visitors, sponsors and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to recognise own limitations and ask for supervision/training as required.
- IT skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office/or equivalent software.
- A commitment to continued professional and personal development.
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Able to accurately undertake core observations (temperature, pulse, respiratory and heart rate) on children of all ages and recognise and report any abnormalities.
- Ability to recognise a child whose condition may be deteriorating and inform appropriate personnel immediately.
- Able to height/length and weigh a child of any age accurately.
- Ability to assist in the training of other staff.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
