Job summary
The North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) has an exciting opportunity for 2 x full time Band 5 Clinical Research Assistants. Post holders will based in the Research Delivery Team , and will support the ongoing portfolio of clinical research studies. We are currently supporting a range of mental health, dementia, neurodegenerative, and other related studies, offering assistance with coordinating and delivering clinical research activity.
It's expected that applicants will have some working knowledge and understanding of clinical research, but this post is an opportunity to build on their existing knowledge andexperience within a research setting.
The post holder will be expected to take a proactive role in all aspects of supporting research study delivery across the trust, with a focus on the northern boroughs of Barnet, Enfield & Haringey. This includes: working with clinical services, to identify, screen, and recruit potential study participants; Carrying out study baseline, follow up, and monitoring visits, with study participants, to collect study specific data and ensure that the research undertaken in the Trust is of the highest standard and in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice and other relevant guidelines.
Main duties of the job
To recruit suitable participants to Mental Health, Dementia and Neurodegenerative disorder, and Neurological studies within a range of care settings.
To adhere to defined processes for study set-up, delivery of the research and study closedown while striving to improve the performance of the division against national and local targets and objectives.
To implement agreed courses of corrective action where deadlines and metrics are not being met or are at risk.
To implement research protocols, under the supervision of the Research Consultants or R&D Director
To identify good performance and good news stories for feedback and promotion to stakeholders.
To develop and maintain knowledge of partner organisations' services and resources in order to identify potential recruitment sites for research.
Work collaboratively as a member of the clinical research team across the region, liaising with other CRN delivery staff to problem solve and share ideas and best practice.
The post holder will be required to travel across North London to meet the needs of the service.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- Good first degree (in Psychology or health related field), or relevant experience in a research setting.
Desirable
- MSc in Psychology or other health related field
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
- An ability to maintain accurate records, collect clinical data and produce reports
- Self-motivation, the ability to work on own initiative
- Experience of working with MS Office in particular MS Excel, as well as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people receiving healthcare for mental health, dementia and neurodegenerative and neurological disorders
- Experience of undertaking clinical assessments or conducting interviews in a research or clinical context, using standardized, patient-reported outcome measures (e.g. MADRS, PHQ-9, QIDS)
- Good knowledge of the principles of research and processes that are required to conduct research in the NHS (e.g. gaining a favourable ethical opinion, Trust R&D approval)
- Experience of data management, recording and storing data in line with data protection and GCP requirements
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities (through personal, work or other experience)
Desirable
- Understanding of quantitative research data and statistical analyses
- Experience working with diverse groups of people
Personal Qualities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Able and willing to work under pressure from time to time, with a flexible attitude to working hours (which may be required to ensure deadlines are met)
- Calm, confident and professional manner, with a positive and friendly approach
- Able to regularly travel to multiple sites within the trust, travel across North London (for meetings) and infrequent travel to national events
- Phlebotomy trained, or a willingness to undertake training
Desirable
- A desire to develop knowledge, skills and expertise within research
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- Good first degree (in Psychology or health related field), or relevant experience in a research setting.
Desirable
- MSc in Psychology or other health related field
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
- An ability to maintain accurate records, collect clinical data and produce reports
- Self-motivation, the ability to work on own initiative
- Experience of working with MS Office in particular MS Excel, as well as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people receiving healthcare for mental health, dementia and neurodegenerative and neurological disorders
- Experience of undertaking clinical assessments or conducting interviews in a research or clinical context, using standardized, patient-reported outcome measures (e.g. MADRS, PHQ-9, QIDS)
- Good knowledge of the principles of research and processes that are required to conduct research in the NHS (e.g. gaining a favourable ethical opinion, Trust R&D approval)
- Experience of data management, recording and storing data in line with data protection and GCP requirements
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities (through personal, work or other experience)
Desirable
- Understanding of quantitative research data and statistical analyses
- Experience working with diverse groups of people
Personal Qualities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Able and willing to work under pressure from time to time, with a flexible attitude to working hours (which may be required to ensure deadlines are met)
- Calm, confident and professional manner, with a positive and friendly approach
- Able to regularly travel to multiple sites within the trust, travel across North London (for meetings) and infrequent travel to national events
- Phlebotomy trained, or a willingness to undertake training
Desirable
- A desire to develop knowledge, skills and expertise within research
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).
