Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £30,279 - £33,116 p.a. inc HCA (pro rata) |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Cwmni: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Contract |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6293341/196-RD097 |
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The Department of Twins Research team is seeking a highly motivated person to join their group as a Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner with experience and knowledge of working in an NHS/University research environment, along with experience of working with participants involved in multiple, large, complex studies.
Post holder will be expected to describe the studies and obtain fully informed consent from participants ensuring that any research undertaken within the department, safeguards the wellbeing of the participants and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP). They will be expected to carry out a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice and be competent in some clinical skills including venepuncture and cannulation.
Post holder will be required to interact & engage with participants throughout the study period, answer any questions and liaise with
multidisciplinary teams, therefore must have a professional approach to work and will be expected show initiative and work well as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills are essential and the role requires the ability to work both independently and with others to inspire trust &
confidence.
Much of the role will be conducted via clinics within GSTT, however flexibility with time and adaptability to different environments will be necessary to meet study requirements.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early dependent on interest
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role and its requirements.
TwinsUK is the UK’s largest adult twin registry and the most clinically detailed in the world.Professor Tim Spector from King’s College London set up the cohort in 1992 to investigate the incidence of osteoporosis and other rheumatologic diseases in several hundred monozygotic (identical) twins. We now have over 15,000 identical and non-identical twins from across the UK, with ages between eighteen and one hundred and our research has expanded to include multiple diseases and conditions.
There are excellent opportunities for professional and personal development as part of this role, with access to some CPD funding. We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ensure that all staff have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged.
The usual working hours for the post are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, although the post holder may need to be flexible to accommodate participants visits and assessments outside of these hours occasionally.
TwinsUK aims to investigate the genetic and environmental basis of a range of complex diseases and conditions. Current research includes the genetics of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, the musculoskeletal system, ageing, sight as well as how the microbiome affects human health. The TwinsUK cohort is now probably the most genotyped and phenotyped in the world.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role and its requirements.
This advert closes on Sunday 26 May 2024