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Senior Clinical Research Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Job details
Posting date: 15 October 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 14 November 2024
Location: Manchester, M41 5SL
Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 6661883/349-RES-6661883

Summary


Our Research and Innovation Division strives to be at the forefront of R&I in UK healthcare. We are dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support over 300 principal investigators undertake research across a diverse range of clinical areas, with more than 800 active studies, involving 15,000 patients, deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond.

We’re looking for a part time Band 5 Senior Clinical Research Practitioner to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is capable of contributing to the development of research within the MSK and Rheumatology research .

The Team facilitates and supports the delivery of research within the MSK /Rheumatology research. You will work Closely with members of the Wider team. Flexibility around service requirement is essential.

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent knowledge and experience in clinical research. Substantially experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment.

Comprehensive training and an induction programme provided for successful candidates.

The post holder will be a key member of the Rheumatology /MSK research team. They will assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of clinical trial activities to support delivery of current and future studies in the research team to time and target. They will provide specialist research and clinical care for participants and patients enrolling in a variety of research studies and project.

She/he/they will work across Research & Innovation, to support research studies across MFT as the service need dictates.

The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate patient/ participant –focused environment within the research setting. They will work with clinical investigators and sponsor companies to assist in the management of trial protocols. They will ensure data collection is to its highest standards, facilitating the production of good quality research with a commitment to the patient’s safety and wellbeing.

She/he/they will be expected to participate fully in their own personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified in the competency framework and competencies for this post.

The post includes cross site travel. It is preferable that the post holder holds a clean driving license and access to a car for work requirements.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

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