Job summary
We have a fabulous opportunity to join Derbyshire Healthcare's Research and Development team based at the Kingsway hospital site in Derby.The research and development team conducts National Institute of Health Research Portfolio research, clinical audit and own account research in a wide variety of healthcare areas.
The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of NIHR portfolio research projects.Knowledge of research methods and design is desirable, not essential. However, applicants must have an interest in clinical research and mental health.
If you want to gain research experience by using your clinical skills to support the delivery of high quality nationally funded research focused on improving patient care in the NHS, please apply.
Main duties of the job
Promoting, supporting and following participants through their research journey on one of our many UKCRN research projects within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We conduct research in mental health, learning disabilities and children's services and we require the post holder to be enthusiastic, self motivated, flexible and an excellent communicator.
Excellent IT skills are also a must.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account
Main Duties
- Identify patients eligible to participate in UKCRN portfolio studies and to provide information and support for patients involved in research projects
- Obtain informed consent (where appropriate, eg this will be assessed study to study and will be based on complexity
- Assess feasibility of research studies within the Trust
- Support the set-up of studies within the Trust, this includes meeting with local investigators and support departments as necessary
- Support patients through the research project, this includes ensuring that patients treatments, assessment, follow-ups and data collection are co-ordinated according to the appropriate research protocols.
- Collect, collate and submit research data
- Manage band appropriate studies locally, including adverse event reporting
- Maintain excellent clinical research record keeping
- Liaise with relevant wards and departments as well as with appropriate Research & Development Departments
- Work and collaborate with a large team of researchers, academics and clinicians, as well as a range of funding bodies
- Actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS, offer advice and support and refer to other sources of advice as appropriate
- Support the work of the CRN within Derbyshire and liaise with members of the networks
- Work autonomously within the boundaries of the role and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account
Main Duties
- Identify patients eligible to participate in UKCRN portfolio studies and to provide information and support for patients involved in research projects
- Obtain informed consent (where appropriate, eg this will be assessed study to study and will be based on complexity
- Assess feasibility of research studies within the Trust
- Support the set-up of studies within the Trust, this includes meeting with local investigators and support departments as necessary
- Support patients through the research project, this includes ensuring that patients treatments, assessment, follow-ups and data collection are co-ordinated according to the appropriate research protocols.
- Collect, collate and submit research data
- Manage band appropriate studies locally, including adverse event reporting
- Maintain excellent clinical research record keeping
- Liaise with relevant wards and departments as well as with appropriate Research & Development Departments
- Work and collaborate with a large team of researchers, academics and clinicians, as well as a range of funding bodies
- Actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS, offer advice and support and refer to other sources of advice as appropriate
- Support the work of the CRN within Derbyshire and liaise with members of the networks
- Work autonomously within the boundaries of the role and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification/experience
- IT experience/qualification
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification
- GCP
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in a social care environment
- Experience of multi-disciplinary teams and working across professional and organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Involvement in research or experience of working in a clinical research environment with knowledge of research design, methods and governance processes
Sills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Excellent computer skills, to include MS Office, databases and internet
- Record keeping
- Access to suitable transport
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to stick to protocols and procedures within a no-blame culture
Desirable
- Clinical skills, eg phlebotomy and ECG
- Processing of samples, eg blood
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification/experience
- IT experience/qualification
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification
- GCP
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in a social care environment
- Experience of multi-disciplinary teams and working across professional and organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Involvement in research or experience of working in a clinical research environment with knowledge of research design, methods and governance processes
Sills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Excellent computer skills, to include MS Office, databases and internet
- Record keeping
- Access to suitable transport
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to stick to protocols and procedures within a no-blame culture
Desirable
- Clinical skills, eg phlebotomy and ECG
- Processing of samples, eg blood
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.
