Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Studies Officer

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Job summary

The Clinical Studies Officer (CSO) is a key member of the Trusts Research and Innovation. The principal purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams to assist in identifying and recruiting participants in research studies, including service users, carers and staff. The CSO also provides assistance with obtaining NHS Trust R&I approval, as well as other delegated tasks relating to research governance.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist clinical teams and NHS services in identifying potential participants eligible to take part in research projects and to provide information and support for patients, carers and staff involved in research projects
  • To provide research teams with assistance in obtaining NHS Trust R&I approval and other governance requirements such as Honorary

Contracts/Letters of Access

  • To maintain close links with clinical services and departments across the Hub, as well as with Research & Innovation Departments and research teams, working in partnership to set-up, plan and deliver on studies and maximise recruitment to-target and to-time
  • To lead on planning recruitment strategies for research studies, monitoring delivery, maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholders, and working as a team to identify problems early on and problem solve.
  • To actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

436-5537176

Job locations

The Barberry

25 vincent drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good Computer skills (MS Package, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

  • Project Management Experience

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Psychology or Health Professional Qualification, Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification
  • ICH Good Clinical Practice
  • Phlebotomy Trained

Knowledge & Excperience

Essential

  • Formal Research Training
  • Research experience (paid or voluntary) working as a researcher with at least 6 months of this being within the mental health field
  • Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology

Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact
  • Previous clinical trials experience
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good Computer skills (MS Package, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

  • Project Management Experience

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Psychology or Health Professional Qualification, Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification
  • ICH Good Clinical Practice
  • Phlebotomy Trained

Knowledge & Excperience

Essential

  • Formal Research Training
  • Research experience (paid or voluntary) working as a researcher with at least 6 months of this being within the mental health field
  • Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology

Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact
  • Previous clinical trials experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 vincent drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 vincent drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RD Implementation and Performance Manager

Linda Everard

linda.everard2@nhs.net

07985882486

Details

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

436-5537176

Job locations

The Barberry

25 vincent drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Supporting documents

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