Job summary
Are you interested in becoming a Research Assistant within Oncology Research?
Under the direction of the Senior Research Assistant (SRA), provide research clinical support for the coordination of trial related procedures for patients in a research study and provide guidance and support the Research Healthcare Support Worker (RHSW).
Main duties of the job
This will include the administration processes associated with sample management and other clinical duties as directed by senior research staff. Other trial related duties will include data management, collecting, uploading and supporting resolution of data queries whilst working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP's).
This is a part time position working 30 hours per week.
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About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education (5 GCSEs grade A-C including English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Venepuncture training or willingness to undertake
- Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge and experience of using computerised data systems e.g. Excel/Access/Word/PowerPoint
- Experience of using databases including extracting data and accurate inputting.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a research environment
- Experience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations
- Experience of working within the NHS
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability follow instructions e.g. lab manuals
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy work environment
Disposition
Essential
- Able to adapt to change
- Motivated
- Team player
Desirable
- Health & Safety awareness
- Calm disposition and work well under pressure
Training
Essential
- Evidence of a willingness to undertake further training for personal development and maintain up-to-date skills or further skills, e.g. PAS training, MAXIMS
- Mandatory training
Desirable
- informed consent training
- GCP training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education (5 GCSEs grade A-C including English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Venepuncture training or willingness to undertake
- Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge and experience of using computerised data systems e.g. Excel/Access/Word/PowerPoint
- Experience of using databases including extracting data and accurate inputting.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a research environment
- Experience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations
- Experience of working within the NHS
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability follow instructions e.g. lab manuals
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy work environment
Disposition
Essential
- Able to adapt to change
- Motivated
- Team player
Desirable
- Health & Safety awareness
- Calm disposition and work well under pressure
Training
Essential
- Evidence of a willingness to undertake further training for personal development and maintain up-to-date skills or further skills, e.g. PAS training, MAXIMS
- Mandatory training
Desirable
- informed consent training
- GCP training
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
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).
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