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Clinical Trials Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,185.07 to £25,185.07 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25185.07 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S9 4EU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3466-24-0025 |
Summary
As a Clinical Trials Assistant, your main duties will include: 1. Clinical Duties Provide a safe environment for staff and service users having due regard to legislative and study procedure requirements. Contribute to the equity of care for all individuals. Assist the clinical research team in the delivery of planned clinical research activities and working to evidence-based care. Prepare and collate relevant documentation and equipment for each study visit including source data forms, questionnaires, investigation request forms, blood/tissue collection equipment etc. Instigate emergency procedures where appropriate. Be able to support patients and carers during recruitment and participation in studies. Administer questionnaires/diaries/ to trial participants, providing clear instructions and oversight with appropriate supervision This may involve conducting telephone assessments or seeing patients/participants in a clinical environment. Undertake delegated tasks without direct supervision where/when appropriate. This may require the use of observational/analytical skills to monitor the health and well-being of participants. This will include taking and recording of vital observations (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, respirations. temperature), physical measurements (e.g. measuring waist circumference, weight), urinalysis and obtaining blood samples. In addition, they may also be required to perform other tests and procedures commensurate with the role. Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and agencies to deliver a high standard of care. Be aware of the health and safety issues regarding the handling/exposure to bodily fluids when caring for participants. Ensure any concerns regarding the patients are referred to appropriate clinical colleagues at the earliest opportunity. Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role. Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions about clinical research participants. Obtain, process and transmit samples related to clinical research activities to the appropriate area. Participate in the use of information and technology needed for the delivery of clinical research activities. Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels. Use oral, written, or computerised information that facilitates research activity following standard operational procedures and study procedures. Complete documentation following organisational policy and procedures 2. Professional Duties Impart plans and instructions clearly and effectively Establish clear lines of communication at all levels Communicate relevant and factual information to participants and carers, using sensitivity and tact. Contribute to the understanding of patients in situations of communication difficulties. Always maintain patient and professional confidentiality. Contribute to a working culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts, and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values. Willing to develop new skills and participate in training and development of new team members, acting as mentor when required, in line with service development. Be flexible, motivated and will have a keen interest in pursuing a wider knowledge and understanding of clinical research. Participate through appraisal in matching organisational aims with personal objectives and supporting research staff within their own area of responsibility to do the same. Attend and contribute to meetings held by the team and the organisation. 3. Performance & Finance Duties Assist the research nurses to log activities within the appropriate reporting systems to allow invoices to be generated accordingly. 4. General Duties Participate in regular supervision. Complete all mandatory and essential training as per organisational and departmental guidelines/policies. Participate annually identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the the organisational appraisal.process Comply with all organisational policies, procedures, and protocols. Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times. Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration/Qualifications (eg GCP) The post-holder may be required to undertake any other duties reasonably falling within the grade of this post (i.e. taking and circulation of meeting minutes, creating study proformas, etc) . Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be added to or changed to from time to timefollowing discussion and consultation with the post holder and line manager