Job summary
The
Stroke & Neurosurgery Research Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities, and the Stroke & Neurosurgery research
portfolio is looking for a Band 4 Senior Clinical Trials Assistant. This is a
fulltime post (1.0 WTE) with a permanent contract. This post will be based at
Leeds General Infirmary, with some working across Leeds Teaching Hospitals
sites.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery
of the Stroke & Neurosurgery Research Portfolio.
The
main tasks are:
Coordinating expressions of interest and assuming a lead role in supporting
study setup for stroke and neurosurgical research portfolio
Admin aspects of research delivery, managing invoicing, research participant
tracking, stock ordering, and other studyrelated systems
Assisting in clinics, with opportunities to deliver own allocated trials where
appropriate
In
addition to ensuring high standards of clinical care, planning, safety, and
patient satisfaction, the post holder must comply with Trust policies, study
protocols, and all local, national, and legislative requirements.
If
you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the
recruiting managers for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and selfmotivated individual with a keen
interest in research to work within the Stroke & Neurosurgery Research
Team.
The
postholder will provide highquality administrative and clinical support to
ensure the smooth coordination of the patient journey throughout our research
and clinical trials processes. The role requires meticulous attention to
detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high
standards of care and data integrity.
The
post holder will:
Contribute
to the ongoing development and delivery of the portfolio of clinical trials.
Support
the implementation of local, national, and international quality standards,
guidelines, and recommendations.
Adhere
to the Data Protection Act and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Act
professionally when communicating with patients, relatives, colleagues, and
external partners.
Manage
telephone enquiries from staff, patients, and carers, ensuring appropriate
escalation where necessary.
Represent
the research team professionally at meetings, events, and external engagements.
Work
in compliance with ICHGCP guidelines at all times.
The post holder will be required to work alongside
industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical
Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in
neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as
required.
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
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Collaborative
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Fair
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Accountable
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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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),
- Willing to undergo training as require
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
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
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registered
- NHS Care Certificate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),
- Willing to undergo training as require
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
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
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
