Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Band 5 Clinical Research Assistants (full time), to work in the Research & Development Delivery Team at Barnet Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH), under the North London Mental Health Partnership (NLMHP). As a member of R&D, the post holders will the trust's ongoing portfolio of clinical research studies, for a range of mental health, dementia, neurodegenerative, and other related studies, and assist with coordinating and delivering clinical research activity.
It's expected that applicants will have some working knowledge and understanding of clinical research, but this post is an opportunity to build on their existing knowledge andexperience within a research setting.
The post holder will be expected to take a proactive role in the research infrastructure to support commercial and non-commercial studies across BEH. This includes: working with clinical services, to identify, screen, and recruit potential study participants; Carrying out study baseline, follow up, and monitoring visits, with study participants, to collect study specific data and ensure that the research undertaken in the Trust is of the highest standard and in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice and other relevant guidelines.
Main duties of the job
To recruit suitable participants to Mental Health, Dementia and Neurodegenerative disorder, and Neurological studies within a range of care settings.
To adhere to defined processes for study set-up, delivery of the research and study closedown while striving to improve the performance of the division against national and local targets and objectives.
To implement agreed courses of corrective action where deadlines and metrics are not being met or are at risk.
To implement research protocols, under the supervision of the Research Consultants or R&D Director
To identify good performance and good news stories for feedback and promotion to stakeholders.
To develop and maintain knowledge of partner organisations' services and resources in order to identify potential recruitment sites for research.
Work collaboratively as a member of the clinical research team across the region, liaising with other CRN delivery staff to problem solve and share ideas and best practice.
The post holder will be required to travel across North London to meet the needs of the service.
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
- We are kind
- We are respectful
- We work together
- We keep things simple
- We empower
- We are proudly diverse
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please can you refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please can you refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good first degree (in Psychology or health related field), or relevant experience in a research setting.
Desirable
- MSc in Psychology or other health related field.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of the principles of research.
- Knowledge of the processes that are required to conduct research in the NHS (e.g. gaining a favourable ethical opinion, Trust R&D approval).
- Experience of working with MS Office in particular MS Excel, as well as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Experience of working with people receiving healthcare for mental health, dementia and neurodegenerative and neurological disorders.
Desirable
- Certification and experience in standard assessment scales like PANNS and HAM-D.
- Knowledge of the governance standards that apply to research in the NHS (e.g. Medicines for Human Use Clinical Trials Regulations).
- Experience of managing projects.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with people at all levels across a range of organisations.
- Demonstrable problem solving skills.
- Desire to facilitate and support investigators with their research studies, maintaining a problem solving and customer-focused approach.
- Well organized and skilled in time management with ability to meet deadlines and also work with several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work on own initiative, making decisions and using organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
- Good team player and able to motivate oneself and work independently.
Desirable
- Ability to analyse facts or situations, investigating a variety of issues and proposing solutions; dealing with complex enquiries.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours may be required to ensure deadlines are met.
- Able and willing to work under pressure from time to time, with a flexible attitude to work.
- Mental effort - Frequent requirement for intense concentration.
- Calm, confident and professional manner.
- A positive and friendly approach.
Desirable
- A desire to develop knowledge and expertise within research.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- The role will require regular travel to multiple sites across both BEH and C&I trusts. Some travel may also be required to other organisations across London (for meetings) as well as infrequent travel to national events and meetings.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in phlebotomy.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good first degree (in Psychology or health related field), or relevant experience in a research setting.
Desirable
- MSc in Psychology or other health related field.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of the principles of research.
- Knowledge of the processes that are required to conduct research in the NHS (e.g. gaining a favourable ethical opinion, Trust R&D approval).
- Experience of working with MS Office in particular MS Excel, as well as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Experience of working with people receiving healthcare for mental health, dementia and neurodegenerative and neurological disorders.
Desirable
- Certification and experience in standard assessment scales like PANNS and HAM-D.
- Knowledge of the governance standards that apply to research in the NHS (e.g. Medicines for Human Use Clinical Trials Regulations).
- Experience of managing projects.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with people at all levels across a range of organisations.
- Demonstrable problem solving skills.
- Desire to facilitate and support investigators with their research studies, maintaining a problem solving and customer-focused approach.
- Well organized and skilled in time management with ability to meet deadlines and also work with several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work on own initiative, making decisions and using organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
- Good team player and able to motivate oneself and work independently.
Desirable
- Ability to analyse facts or situations, investigating a variety of issues and proposing solutions; dealing with complex enquiries.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours may be required to ensure deadlines are met.
- Able and willing to work under pressure from time to time, with a flexible attitude to work.
- Mental effort - Frequent requirement for intense concentration.
- Calm, confident and professional manner.
- A positive and friendly approach.
Desirable
- A desire to develop knowledge and expertise within research.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- The role will require regular travel to multiple sites across both BEH and C&I trusts. Some travel may also be required to other organisations across London (for meetings) as well as infrequent travel to national events and meetings.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in phlebotomy.
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).
