Assistant Clinical Trials Practitioner

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

The role of the assistant research practitioner is to assist and support the Clinical Research Nurses/Clinical trials coordinators in ensuring effective research delivery of malignant haematology studies across the Trust. The post holder will support the co-ordination and administration of the day-to-day activity of the research delivery team. The post holder is expected to perform administrative tasks relating to clinical research, for example, site file maintenance, data management, maintenance of spreadsheets, study financial trackers and kit inventory logs. The role also involves undertaking clinical trial procedures such as taking physiological measurements like ECG and vital signs, venepuncture, specimen collection and processing from participants in our clinical trials. You will be required to interact and engage with participants throughout the study period, answer any questions, liaise with multidisciplinary teams and various stakeholders to facilitate pre-screening and screening of participants suitable for our study portfolio.

The post holder will be an accountable professional and have the ability to work without direct supervision; within the parameters of practice by undertaking a range of duties appropriate to the level of responsibility and knowledge and skills acquired. They post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice

Main duties of the job

  • To support the research delivery teams in the facilitation of efficient, safe and participant focused research
  • To demonstrate an awareness of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out supporting all administrative protocol related tasks.
  • To act as the first point of contact for the research office dealing with both face to face and telephone enquiries and correspondence in an effective, courteous and timely manner.
  • To liaise with sponsors, research staff, and clinicians as appropriate to complete trial documentation.
  • To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the research office, handling mail, maintaining adequate stationery supplies and ordering of necessary clinical and research supplies and equipment.
  • To work in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance standards for clinical research studies.
  • To collect data from patient medical records and transcribe to Case Report Forms (CRF) as per GCP.
  • To ensure maintenance of Investigator Site Files, delegation logs, training logs, screening logs, study financial trackers and research kit inventory logs

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year Pa Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1242

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience in Science or Healthcare Or Registered Nursing Associate

Desirable

  • Diploma/degree in research or healthcare/science.
  • Care Certificate.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Proven ability to work in an organised and logical manner
  • Proven ability to use own initiative and problem solve
  • Willingness to provide patient facing clinical care.
  • Good IT skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working autonomously

Desirable

  • Demonstrate skills to perform ECG acquisition.
  • First Aid provider

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience in managing complex information
  • Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS and/or research environment /Haematology
  • Experience in taking physiologic measurements and sample processing and collection

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone and face to face with all grades of staff, patient and members of the public.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Computer literacy to include the proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • Diploma level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience in Science or Healthcare Or Registered Nursing Associate

Desirable

  • Diploma/degree in research or healthcare/science.
  • Care Certificate.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Proven ability to work in an organised and logical manner
  • Proven ability to use own initiative and problem solve
  • Willingness to provide patient facing clinical care.
  • Good IT skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively as a team member as well as working autonomously

Desirable

  • Demonstrate skills to perform ECG acquisition.
  • First Aid provider

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience in managing complex information
  • Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS and/or research environment /Haematology
  • Experience in taking physiologic measurements and sample processing and collection

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone and face to face with all grades of staff, patient and members of the public.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Computer literacy to include the proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse For Haematology Research

Janet Gururaj

Janet.Gururaj@Nhs.Net

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year Pa Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1242

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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