Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a Research Practitioner to work within research teams at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This will include all LUHFT sites Aintree, the Royal, and Broadgreen.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive support to the Researchers and the research teams.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform a variety of clinical and clerical research duties within a research environment.
They will co-ordinate clinical trials with support and assist with clinical research interventions.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will include (though not limited to)
- Venepuncture
- Blood processing
- ECGs
- Spirometry
- Data inputting
- Contacting patients/arranging taxis
Training will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will include (though not limited to)
- Venepuncture
- Blood processing
- ECGs
- Spirometry
- Data inputting
- Contacting patients/arranging taxis
Training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education ie. 3 GCSE's at grade C or above (Or equivalent including English Language)
- Graduate or equivalent level NHS qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
- Previous research experience and knowledge
- An awareness of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable
- Previous experience in clinical research studies, research projects (protocols and study documentation),
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
- An awareness of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
- An understanding of Research protocols and skills in administration of research and project management.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office)
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to prioritise work on own initiative
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
Desirable
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data (e.g. the abstraction and coding of medical data, computer data entry, statistical analysis, report generation and data validation)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education ie. 3 GCSE's at grade C or above (Or equivalent including English Language)
- Graduate or equivalent level NHS qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
- Previous research experience and knowledge
- An awareness of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable
- Previous experience in clinical research studies, research projects (protocols and study documentation),
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
- An awareness of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
- An understanding of Research protocols and skills in administration of research and project management.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office)
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to prioritise work on own initiative
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
Desirable
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data (e.g. the abstraction and coding of medical data, computer data entry, statistical analysis, report generation and data validation)
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).
