Assistant Research Practitioner - Band 4

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Research Practitioner to work within Research. We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our friendly and dynamic team.

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust works in partnership withregional NHS Trusts and Universities and has been successful in establishing and hosting East Midlands Clinical Research Network (CRNEM) staff to support clinical research.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with patients and clinicians enabling the people in Lincolnshire to participate in research and to improve and develop evidence based healthcare.

This position is based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston but travel to other hospital sites may on occasion be necessary.

The post holder is expected to treat patients, service users and carers with courtesy, care and compassion at all times, treating each person as an individual by offering a personalised service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust staff will adopt behaviours and attitudes, which promote, supports and respects privacy and dignity in accordance with the Trust Dignity policies and dignity in care pledges.

We are a friendly research team and are keen to support and nurture our staff enabling each individual to develop and reach their full potential whilst also being involved in the provision of the best evidence based care

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our research team in a role that has a mix of both administration and clinical contact with patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent organisational and time management skills, plus meticulous attention to detail. The ability to work on their own initiative and also as part of a team is essential.

You will communicate and liaise regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals and teams,so excellent communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate a portfolio of studies alongside supporting the research team with a variety of more complex clinical trials, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and relevant legislative/EU Clinical Trials guidance and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

You should ideally have experience of delivering clinical research or be able to transfer your previously gained relevant skills and knowledge to the role of assistant research practitioner.

About us

What's the hospital like?

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.

If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!

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