Cardiovascular Research Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 04 July 2025
Job summary
The post holder will be a key member of the clinical research team across the TVRA. They will work with the senior delivery team across specialties but, primarily located within Cardiovascular making a direct contribution to the successful conduct of their expanding research portfolio at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They will also work within Cardiothoracic services and collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies and ensure that local, national and international research regulations are adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also be expected to develop knowledge and skills across clinical areas, assisting in the management and delivery of compassionate, high quality patient care within research by completing procedures and investigations according to study protocol as well as Trust and local policies. Procedures include identifying potential participants for recruitment, providing verbal and written information to explain the study, informed consent, monitoring the participants' progress, and collecting and collating patient data. Procedures will also include clinical practices such as clinical assessment, venepuncture and performing ECG. Part of the role will include administration duties, in regards to study set up, and data collection and uploads onto electronic databases, therefore, excellent IT skills are intrinsic to the role.
The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Standards. You will identify barriers to recruitment and work effectively with other staff groups to overcome these barriers. This is a diverse and demanding role which requires an enthusiastic and flexible individual.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
20 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year N/A
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7191189
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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