Job summary
The Clinical Research Practitioner ('CRP') is a key member of the Trusts Research and Development Team. 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 CRP will provide support with obtaining NHS Trust R&D approval, as well as other delegated tasks relating to research governance.
The core purpose of the role is to work with clinical teams to assist in identifying and recruiting participants into Mental Health Mission studies, one of which will be the COMBINER Study. Your duties will involve site file management, screening, recruitment and monitoring of trial patients, collection and documentation of accurate data and performing tests and assessments at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust and you may be required to support other trusts taking part in Mental Health Mission studies, which fall under R&D located across the West Midlands. You will develop and utilise a working knowledge of and compliance with local, national and international research regulations
**A requirement to travel, potentially to other trusts will be essential to the role**
Main duties of the job
Please see job description for details of the main duties and responsibilities required for the role.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of Good Clinical Practice for research training
Desirable
- Professional registration to appropriate body if a Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Scientist, Allied Health Professional, Health and Care Professionals Council, British Psychology Society, Registered Clinical Research Practitioner OR equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months clinical research delivery experience in an NHS or University Institution
- Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health difficulties
- Experience of delivering concurrent research studies with minimal supervision according to good clinical practice guidelines
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously, prioritise and manage own time and workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work within and lead a team to deliver to objectives, targets and deadlines
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as EDGE, databases, ICE, PEPR
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Personal Skills/Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to deliver to targets and timelines
- Understanding of Trust Values and able to work to these at all times
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills as required for study portfolio e.g. phlebotomy and ECG
- Willingness and ability to travel as and when required
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Evidence of Good Clinical Practice for research training
Desirable
- Professional registration to appropriate body if a Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Scientist, Allied Health Professional, Health and Care Professionals Council, British Psychology Society, Registered Clinical Research Practitioner OR equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months clinical research delivery experience in an NHS or University Institution
- Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health difficulties
- Experience of delivering concurrent research studies with minimal supervision according to good clinical practice guidelines
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously, prioritise and manage own time and workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work within and lead a team to deliver to objectives, targets and deadlines
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as EDGE, databases, ICE, PEPR
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Personal Skills/Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to deliver to targets and timelines
- Understanding of Trust Values and able to work to these at all times
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills as required for study portfolio e.g. phlebotomy and ECG
- Willingness and ability to travel as and when required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust and Mental Health Hubs
The Barberry, 25 Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2FG
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
