Job summary
The
Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the Reproductive Health and Childbirth
research portfolio is looking for a Senior Clinical Trial Assistant. The
position is to cover maternity leave, working 34 hours per week with a
temporary contract ending at the beginning of October 2026. This post will
require cross site working as we cover both the LGI and SJUH, our office is
based at SJUH.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and
delivery of the Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Portfolio. The
main tasks are: trial set-up and initiation, documentation and data quality,
and line management. In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high
standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient
satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust policy,
study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is
required
If
you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the
recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen
interest in research to join the Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research
Team. The post holder will work closely with the team and provide essential
skills needed for the conduct, co-ordination and delivery of our ever
expanding research portfolio; ensuring the highest standards of clinical care
and patient safety.
You
will contribute towards the set-up of new studies, maintaining study site
files and communicating with sponsors. Our aim is to provide the participant
with an excellent research experience and this will involve scheduling study
visits, communicating with multidisciplinary teams, sample tracking and
accurate data collection.
The
post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Research Delivery Network
(RDN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring
establishments, you will help develop and strengthen collaborative research
links and you may be required to attend regional and national meetings.
This
is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in trial management and
delivery within our speciality. This role offers the chance to develop key
skills and make a valuable contribution towards improving treatments and
outcomes for our patient population.
About us
Research
is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in
research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients.
We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide
better care to our patients.
Over
the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality
clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to
support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for
research and innovation.
We
have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of
education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams
involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our
five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been
developed by our staff. They are:
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Patient-centred
-
Collaborative
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Fair
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Accountable
-
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical
research
within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
under
the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP/AHCS
The
post-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with
ICH-GCP
practice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife//AHP/AHCS
and will liaise with all internal and external parties
involved
in the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The
post-holder
will assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials
management
including costings.
The
post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in
relation
to the requirements of the research study and be able to work without
supervision
in some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the
informed
consent process with patients as appropriate and following specific
training
and administer the necessary paperwork and maintaining a clear audit
trail.
You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research
database
and departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is
accurate
and up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as
taking
clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, taking
electrocardiography
(ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples as agreed
with
manager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical
research
within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
under
the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP/AHCS
The
post-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with
ICH-GCP
practice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research
Nurse/Midwife//AHP/AHCS
and will liaise with all internal and external parties
involved
in the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The
post-holder
will assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials
management
including costings.
The
post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in
relation
to the requirements of the research study and be able to work without
supervision
in some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the
informed
consent process with patients as appropriate and following specific
training
and administer the necessary paperwork and maintaining a clear audit
trail.
You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research
database
and departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is
accurate
and up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as
taking
clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, taking
electrocardiography
(ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples as agreed
with
manager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good communicator and use of initiative.
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
- Able to work on own initiative/proactive approach
- Honest and fair approach when dealing with work, colleagues and the team
- Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
- Excellent IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Clinical trials experience
- Experience working in NHS having direct or indirect contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
- Informed consent experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),
- Willing to undergo training as required
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good communicator and use of initiative.
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
- Able to work on own initiative/proactive approach
- Honest and fair approach when dealing with work, colleagues and the team
- Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
- Excellent IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Clinical trials experience
- Experience working in NHS having direct or indirect contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
- Informed consent experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),
- Willing to undergo training as required
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
