Physiotherapy Research Assistant
The closing date is 07 April 2026
Job summary
UHDB sponsors both observational and interventional trials. There are currently over 200 studies open to recruitment across Derby and Burton Hospitals. UHDB hosts the Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit (DCTSU), established in 2008. The integration within a research active Trust provides a unique insight into delivering clinical trials within the NHS by utilising close collaboration with clinical colleagues.
The Physiotherapy Research Assistant will be responsible for management of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust (UHDB) sponsored study "Development and feasibility testing of an optimised physiotherapy intervention for adolescents with anterior knee pain" funded by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust (CSPCT).
This is a three-year programme development grant with four consecutive work packages of research looking at physiotherapy for young people (aged 10 - 18) with anterior knee pain. The DCTSU will be providing trial management for work package 4, the multi-centre feasibility RCT.
Closing date of applications - 07 April 2026
Interview date - 16 April 2026
Main duties of the job
After induction & competency training the job holder will undertake all duties as an autonomous practitioner seeking help & guidance from the AHP/HCS Clinical Academic Lead and other members of the research team, e.g. clinical specialist physiotherapist at UHDB and academic partners, research & development as appropriate, external sites, and other key stakeholders.
The successful candidate must comply with standards set out by HCPC or relevant professional body, including quality control procedures for all aspects of trial conduct to ensure compliance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice, research governance standards and all applicable legislation.
The Physiotherapy Research Assistant will work closely with other members of the study team to deliver key milestone, including relevant Co-Investigators and Lead Researcher; plus, wider members of the R&D and Derby CTSU teams including statisticians, trial managers, data managers and administrator. The role is under the guidance and mentorship of the lead applicant of the research project, the AHP/HCS Clinical Academic Lead, UHDB.
The Physiotherapy Research Assistant will take responsibility and is accountable for delegated research activities, including the efficient set-up and delivery of the research project, project administration, data collection, data analysis, and report writing, and liaising with other sites.
For more information on this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
25 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-4005
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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