Job summary
The Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) is
looking for experienced Clinical Trials Assistant wishing to make the move to
an Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner (ACRP) Role working in a dynamic
mobile team, with a number of posts available in all of the 3 subregions of
Yorkshire and Humber. This advert is for the posts available in the South
Yorkshire region.
The
ARDT works across Secondary Care, Primary Care and Wider Care settings,
delivering a variety of Commercial and Non-Commercial research studies and
trials. The Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner post would ideally suit
someone who has experience of supporting the delivery of research in a
dynamic environment and/or experience of community based practice
These
posts will be employed through Leeds Teaching Hospitals with the operational
base being the Wizu Office Sheffield for South Yorkshire region.
The
ARDT Assistant CRP will be required to travel throughout the South Yorkshire
region delivering all aspects of clinical and non-clinical research.
The
following areas of experience are advantageous however not essential,
Commercial Research Delivery, Mental Health, Community or District Nursing,
Supporting those living with Dementia and Prisons. ACHS CRP registration is
not a requirement for applying for this role. Training and support will be
provided to meet the requirements of ACHS registration.
Main duties of the job
The
role will mainly be responsible for
Where
appropriate and in line with training competencies the post holder may be
required to support aspects of study delivery including; screening,
recruitment, consent, follow ups, data management, sample collection and
processing as required, across all specialties and settings.
Provide
general administrative support to a portfolio of trials/studies, including
filing, typing, fielding telephone calls, ordering patient notes and
retrieving patient test results via hospital/primary care IT systems.
Supporting
Agile Research Delivery Team roles with general administration related to
study delivery tasks, data management and staff recruitment/development
processes.
Utilise
the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Hub (including
Gmail and Google Drive) and other information systems (e.g. spreadsheets) as
required.
Contribute
to administrative oversight of the regional Local Portfolio Management System
(LMPS). Support the effective communication of complex research study
information with all relevant research personnel and research participants.
Support
Research Nurses/ CRPs/ AHPs in performing and recording a range of
participant assessments and physiological measurements required, according to
personal competencies and the study protocol. This may include, but not be
limited to; venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, weight and height.
About us
The
NIHR RRDNs have three key roles.
First, to provide support to research sites to enable the effective and
efficient initiation
and
delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England.
Second, to enable the strategic development of new and more effective
research
delivery
capability and capacity. This includes bringing research to under-served
regions
and
communities with major health and care needs.
Third, to work jointly with the Coordinating Centre in the strategic
oversight of the NIHR
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the Host Organisation for the Yorkshire and
Humber RRDN region.
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
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
INFORMATION
& ADMINISTRATION
Where appropriate and in line with
training competencies the post holder may be required to support aspects of
study delivery including; screening, recruitment, consent, follow ups, data
management, sample collection and processing as required, across all
specialties and settings.
Provide general administrative
support to a portfolio of trials/studies, including filing, typing, fielding
telephone calls, ordering patient notes and retrieving patient test results
via hospital/primary care IT systems.
Supporting Agile Research Delivery
Team roles with general administration related to study delivery tasks, data
management and staff recruitment/development processes.
Utilise the National Institute for
Health and Care Research (NIHR) Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive) and
other information systems (e.g. spreadsheets) as required.
Contribute to administrative
oversight of the regional Local Portfolio Management System (LMPS).Support
the effective communication of complex research study information with all
relevant research personnel and research participants.
Support Research Nurses/ CRPs/ AHPs
in performing and recording a range of participant assessments and
physiological measurements required, according to personal competencies and
the study protocol. This may include,
but not be limited to; venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, weight and
height.
Be aware of and identify to senior
team members any serious adverse events and incidents according to regulatory
and trust requirements.
Using appropriate manual and
computerised systems, ensure accurate collection and maintenance of all
research records and results, ensuring that all data can be verified.
Provide timely information to
reflect recruitment of patients to support timely entry to Local Project
Management Systems (LPMS).
Support the research teams in
preparing trial/study documentation for monitoring visits.
OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT
Where appropriate and in line with
training competencies the post holder may be required to support aspects of
study delivery and administration including; screening, recruitment, consent,
follow ups, data management, sample collection and processing as required,
across all specialties and settings. Support Agile Research Delivery team
members in delivering and supporting multiple concurrent projects and
research sites, requiring flexibility and adjustment according to demand.
Ensure clinic appointments/tests
required for participants involved in trials are carried out according to the
schedule in the protocol.
Assist in the care and follow up of
study participants. In line with training competencies and where appropriate
for specific trials, the post holder may be expected to work autonomously
obtaining informed consent to participate in a study, provide information,
education and support to participants on clinical trials/studies.
Make arrangements for pathological
samples, radiological films and electronic data to be sent for central
review.
The post holder works with autonomy,
under the supervision of a statutory registered professional to support study
delivery across a range of specialties and settings.
Will seek advice from colleagues
when knowledge required falls outside of own boundaries.
Will report and escalate as per
trust policy when areas of unsafe practice or clinical incidents occur.
LIFE
SCIENCES INDUSTRY
Champion RDN Life Science Industry
research and the importance and contribution of industry to NHS and social
care.
Work with the life sciences industry
to provide a high quality research delivery service for selected studies.
ENSURING
PATIENT, CARER AND PUBLIC INFORM AND INFLUENCE DELIVERY OF RDN STRATEGY
Demonstrate understanding of the
regional participant, carer and public impact on the research landscape.
Ensure through professional
conversations, the positive impact of patient and public involvement and
engagement on the design, delivery and dissemination of research.
Ensure all opportunities for
patient, participant, carer and public feedback are optimised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
INFORMATION
& ADMINISTRATION
Where appropriate and in line with
training competencies the post holder may be required to support aspects of
study delivery including; screening, recruitment, consent, follow ups, data
management, sample collection and processing as required, across all
specialties and settings.
Provide general administrative
support to a portfolio of trials/studies, including filing, typing, fielding
telephone calls, ordering patient notes and retrieving patient test results
via hospital/primary care IT systems.
Supporting Agile Research Delivery
Team roles with general administration related to study delivery tasks, data
management and staff recruitment/development processes.
Utilise the National Institute for
Health and Care Research (NIHR) Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive) and
other information systems (e.g. spreadsheets) as required.
Contribute to administrative
oversight of the regional Local Portfolio Management System (LMPS).Support
the effective communication of complex research study information with all
relevant research personnel and research participants.
Support Research Nurses/ CRPs/ AHPs
in performing and recording a range of participant assessments and
physiological measurements required, according to personal competencies and
the study protocol. This may include,
but not be limited to; venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, weight and
height.
Be aware of and identify to senior
team members any serious adverse events and incidents according to regulatory
and trust requirements.
Using appropriate manual and
computerised systems, ensure accurate collection and maintenance of all
research records and results, ensuring that all data can be verified.
Provide timely information to
reflect recruitment of patients to support timely entry to Local Project
Management Systems (LPMS).
Support the research teams in
preparing trial/study documentation for monitoring visits.
OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT
Where appropriate and in line with
training competencies the post holder may be required to support aspects of
study delivery and administration including; screening, recruitment, consent,
follow ups, data management, sample collection and processing as required,
across all specialties and settings. Support Agile Research Delivery team
members in delivering and supporting multiple concurrent projects and
research sites, requiring flexibility and adjustment according to demand.
Ensure clinic appointments/tests
required for participants involved in trials are carried out according to the
schedule in the protocol.
Assist in the care and follow up of
study participants. In line with training competencies and where appropriate
for specific trials, the post holder may be expected to work autonomously
obtaining informed consent to participate in a study, provide information,
education and support to participants on clinical trials/studies.
Make arrangements for pathological
samples, radiological films and electronic data to be sent for central
review.
The post holder works with autonomy,
under the supervision of a statutory registered professional to support study
delivery across a range of specialties and settings.
Will seek advice from colleagues
when knowledge required falls outside of own boundaries.
Will report and escalate as per
trust policy when areas of unsafe practice or clinical incidents occur.
LIFE
SCIENCES INDUSTRY
Champion RDN Life Science Industry
research and the importance and contribution of industry to NHS and social
care.
Work with the life sciences industry
to provide a high quality research delivery service for selected studies.
ENSURING
PATIENT, CARER AND PUBLIC INFORM AND INFLUENCE DELIVERY OF RDN STRATEGY
Demonstrate understanding of the
regional participant, carer and public impact on the research landscape.
Ensure through professional
conversations, the positive impact of patient and public involvement and
engagement on the design, delivery and dissemination of research.
Ensure all opportunities for
patient, participant, carer and public feedback are optimised.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willing to undertake professional development as required.
- Ability to travel for work
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level or equivalent.
- NVQ3/foundation degree in a Healthcare related subject or working towards.
Desirable
- Completed or working towards a Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Developing knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice.
- Developing knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including some experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health or care setting.
- Demonstrable experience of data management/administration - preferably in a health or care setting.
- Computer literate with some experience of the use of Web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google Hub applications
- An understanding of confidentiality issues.
Desirable
- Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
- Knowledge of case note tracking, computerised patient administrative systems.
- Phlebotomy experience
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willing to undertake professional development as required.
- Ability to travel for work
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level or equivalent.
- NVQ3/foundation degree in a Healthcare related subject or working towards.
Desirable
- Completed or working towards a Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Developing knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice.
- Developing knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including some experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health or care setting.
- Demonstrable experience of data management/administration - preferably in a health or care setting.
- Computer literate with some experience of the use of Web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google Hub applications
- An understanding of confidentiality issues.
Desirable
- Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
- Knowledge of case note tracking, computerised patient administrative systems.
- Phlebotomy experience
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.
