Job summary
The post-holder will support the work of KMPT's Research & Innovation Department's, Clinical Research Delivery Team and gain clinical and administrative experience of research, to include the clinical and administrative duties on a variety of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio research studies, which run at a variety of sites across the trust.
KMPT's Research & Innovation Department, is seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to join their Clinical Research Delivery Team to assist with the work of the Mental Health & Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disorders clinical research portfolio; recruiting to clinical research studies running within the trust and actively promoting research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
The key purpose of this post is to aid and the project management of research within KMPT and the studies to which the post holder is assigned.
The main duties of the post-holder will be those concerned with managing the running of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies, specifically the ADAPT (Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Plasma p-Tau217) study, alongside identifying, recruiting and providing help as necessary to the study team and clinicians.
The post-holder will assist with the management, coordination and facilitation of research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia.
In addition to clinic/patient-based tasks, this role includes, phlebotomy, centrifuging blood samples, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Our strategyOur mission is what we set out to do every dayWe deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision is where we want to be in the futureTo provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia, specifically theADAPT (Alzheimers Disease Diagnosis and Plasma p-Tau217) study.
In addition to any clinic/patient-based tasks assigned, this role includes Phlebotomy, Centrifuging samples, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants, quality of research data and using both national and trust databases.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia, specifically theADAPT (Alzheimers Disease Diagnosis and Plasma p-Tau217) study.
In addition to any clinic/patient-based tasks assigned, this role includes Phlebotomy, Centrifuging samples, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants, quality of research data and using both national and trust databases.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Psychology, Health Science, Occupational Therapy or other relevant subject
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- GCP Training & Knowledge of
Desirable
- Higher degree/formal study of research design/methodology in clinical or social care setting.
- Clinical Research Practitioner registration via ACH
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Previous Research or clinical experience in mental health or dementia settings.
Desirable
- experience of working with mental health/ dementia /social care practice and terminology and a minimum of 2 years Clinical Research experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
- Understanding of clinical research methodology
- Computer skills / Ability to interpret patient records and extract data accurately
- driving licence and willingness to travel
- Willingness to be trained in phlebotomy and centrifuging samples
Desirable
- Clinically trained and experienced in Phlebotomy
- Clinical training in centrifuge
- Knowledge of mental health/ dementia services.
- Knowledge of research governance.
- Clinical skills relevant to the role, e.g. ECG recording, cannulation
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Psychology, Health Science, Occupational Therapy or other relevant subject
- Evidence of continuing Professional development
- GCP Training & Knowledge of
Desirable
- Higher degree/formal study of research design/methodology in clinical or social care setting.
- Clinical Research Practitioner registration via ACH
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Previous Research or clinical experience in mental health or dementia settings.
Desirable
- experience of working with mental health/ dementia /social care practice and terminology and a minimum of 2 years Clinical Research experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
- Understanding of clinical research methodology
- Computer skills / Ability to interpret patient records and extract data accurately
- driving licence and willingness to travel
- Willingness to be trained in phlebotomy and centrifuging samples
Desirable
- Clinically trained and experienced in Phlebotomy
- Clinical training in centrifuge
- Knowledge of mental health/ dementia services.
- Knowledge of research governance.
- Clinical skills relevant to the role, e.g. ECG recording, cannulation
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Address
Beech House, Maidstone
Research and Innovation, Beech House, Hermitage Lane,
Maidstone
ME16 9PH
Employer's website
https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
