Clinical Research Practitioner | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6086497/358-6086497-COR |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, clinically experienced individual to join the NIHR Leicester CRF team based at the LRI to support our growing portfolio of clinical trials. The successful applicant will help facilitate a portfolio of late and early phase clinical trials across a wide range of specialty areas.
Applicants must have at least 2 years experience working as a band 4 Associate CRP or equivalent
As a Clinical Research Practitioner you will have a varied role working in wards, outpatient departments and acute clinical areas, as well is in our own dedicated research facility. You will be required to recruit participants to clinical trials and undertake all relevant clinical procedures, data collection and documentation, according to study protocols. You will also help the senior team with feasibility assessment, study setup and costing, as well as providing mentorship and supervision for other research professionals and staff within the wider team.
As the first point of contact for patients and members of the public it is vital that you are both welcoming and professional in your approach to all. You will also need you to be organised, proactive and forward-thinking. The post also requires strong practical clinical skills and a working knowledge of IT, including Microsoft Office software, to support the administrative aspects of the role. Experience of using/accessing UHL systems would also be an advantage, although training will be available.
This role will involve the recruitment and monitoring of patients undergoing clinical research activity and the collection and documentation of accurate clinical research data. Collaboration and communication is required within both the clinical study teams and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of the post-holder’s own caseload of studies.
The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols, and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients, and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.
The role will involve acquiring and maintaining an in depth knowledge of trial protocols, research methodologies and the requirements of local, national and international research regulation to provide, safe ethical practice.
The purpose of this post is to equip the post holder with the relevant skills and knowledge to perform independently as a research practitioner, and to become a competent member of a research team.
To develop and maintain constructive working relationship with multi-professional teams within all specialities. Have some responsibility for ensuring good communication between all service providers within all specialities. Actively participate in local and national networking groups to develop an expert level of knowledge in all specialities.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description uploaded. Key duties include:
• Recruitment & consent of research patients
• Completion of trial activities
• Data collection
• Sample processing
• Resolving queries
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024