Job summary
The Research and Innovation Department are looking for an
enthusiastic and motivated person to undertake the role of a Assistant Clinical
Research Practitioner. We are a hugely
enthusiastic team with a thriving research portfolio of studies. Our work
ranges from small scale observational studies to large scale multinational
clinical trials within a wide range of conditions. Our team includes Clinical
Research Nurses/Practitioners, Data Assistants and Research Facilitators. We
are looking for an Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner to join our team,
working alongside the research delivery staff on commercial and non-commercial
studies.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting
research staff on a number of clinical trials, in a patient facing role. They
will have responsibilities for data management and research admin support, as
needed for all NIHR portfolio clinical trial activities.
The successful post holder will be expected to help screen
for eligible patients, approach patients in a variety of clinical settings to
discuss clinical trials, receive consent for less complex trials, carry out
data collection and data entry onto research data bases, answer data queries
and ensure adequate site file maintenance, under the guidance of the Research
Nurses/ Practitioners.
The successful post holder will have a strong
data management background and a sound understanding, ideally through direct
experience, of clinical research logistics and management. They will lead in
coordinating the data collection and quality control processes, fundamental in
ensuring the integrity and quality of our research data and outputs. Applicants
should have excellent organisational and communication skills and be computer
literate. Attention to detail is
essential. Full training will be provided.
About us
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner job entails
fulfilling all the clinical and administration support duties required when
running a clinical trial. This will be done under the supervision of the
Clinical Research Nurses and Practitioners. Duties will include attending a
variety of acute clinical departments within the hospital in order to recruit
patients to clinical trials, or carry out follow up visits. Admin duties
include preparing site file documents, localising patient facing documents,
monitoring follow up appointment dates, assisting with the implementation of
clincal trial amendments, inputting clinical trial data, completion of CRFs,
responding to data queries, maintaining stock, arranging couriers and assisting
with close down and archiving. Please refer to the job description for a full
list of duties.
The post will be based at Darlington Memorial
Hospital, but the post holder will be required to undertake duties at any of
CDDFT Hospital sites or further afield within the North East and North Cumbria
Clinical Research Network [CRN] network as required, to meet the needs of the
studies
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner job entails
fulfilling all the clinical and administration support duties required when
running a clinical trial. This will be done under the supervision of the
Clinical Research Nurses and Practitioners. Duties will include attending a
variety of acute clinical departments within the hospital in order to recruit
patients to clinical trials, or carry out follow up visits. Admin duties
include preparing site file documents, localising patient facing documents,
monitoring follow up appointment dates, assisting with the implementation of
clincal trial amendments, inputting clinical trial data, completion of CRFs,
responding to data queries, maintaining stock, arranging couriers and assisting
with close down and archiving. Please refer to the job description for a full
list of duties.
The post will be based at Darlington Memorial
Hospital, but the post holder will be required to undertake duties at any of
CDDFT Hospital sites or further afield within the North East and North Cumbria
Clinical Research Network [CRN] network as required, to meet the needs of the
studies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months data management preferably in an NHS setting
- Awareness of the importance of the Data Protection Act and Confidentiality in Research and Healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical trial setting.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office software (including word, excel, access) and database management
- Ability to work on own with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal, including minute taking
- Excellent time management and a flexible and willing attitude to work with ability to prioritise
- Accuracy in data collection and data entry
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent or Health Care Assistant qualification/patient facing clinical experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further/higher educational development.
- ECDL
- Research Qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months data management preferably in an NHS setting
- Awareness of the importance of the Data Protection Act and Confidentiality in Research and Healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical trial setting.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office software (including word, excel, access) and database management
- Ability to work on own with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal, including minute taking
- Excellent time management and a flexible and willing attitude to work with ability to prioritise
- Accuracy in data collection and data entry
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent or Health Care Assistant qualification/patient facing clinical experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further/higher educational development.
- ECDL
- Research Qualification
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
