Job summary
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds across Greater Manchester to take part in research.
Manchester CRF operates six world-class facilities based at NHS teaching hospitals across Greater Manchester delivering a diverse range of cutting edge, early phase experimental medicine studies for adults and children
The NIHR Manchester CRF is committed to building a more inclusive and effective research environment, which will drive forward even more improvements in health and care for patients.We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and how it can lead to greater creativity, advances and, ultimately, to better outcomes.
For further information visit the Manchester CRF website.
Main duties of the job
This is a patient facing role for a research practitioner within our new Clinical Research Facility at North Manchester General Hospital. The post holder will be required to be knowledgeable about clinical research and clinical trials, and training and support will be provided to achieve this. Their main roles will be to support patient recruitment across a range of trials delivered by the CRF. Responsibilities will include phoning patients to approach them about research opportunities, explain studies and processes to them, requiring a good level of knowledge and communication skills. They will also be required assist the medical and nursing team in the collection of research data and research samples. There will also be an expectation to develop sample processing laboratory skills, handling biological samples such as blood, urine and sputum.
The successful applicant must be able to work well within in a team, show initiative, and be flexible in their approach to challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in improving patient engagement and recruitment and acquiring new transferable skills.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- GCP
- evidence of medical/clinical terminology
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Experience of working in a research environment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Desirable
- Clinical skills, including venepuncture
- Experience of performing Vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate.
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- GCP
- evidence of medical/clinical terminology
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Experience of working in a research environment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Desirable
- Clinical skills, including venepuncture
- Experience of performing Vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate.
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
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).
