Research Assistant Practitioner
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8BT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0133 |
Summary
CLINICAL (General Responsibilities) Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate nursing care, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients; Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner; Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care; Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others; Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning; Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices; Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies; Adhering to COSHH regulations; Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors; Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate. Research specific Clinical responsibilities1. Assist in the clinical care of research participants within the relevant specialty in accordance with thespecifications of each research study.2. With training and support, screen and identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records, screening clinics, visiting wards and outpatients and using TrustIT systems and databases.3. Be responsible for the safe and accurate collection of research data through clinical procedures such asvenepuncture, history taking, standard observations (height, weight, BP, RR, HR, oxygen saturations,temperature) and other assessments such as ECG, physical examinations, disease specific outcomemeasures, questionnaires, rated scales, qualitative interviewing as required by the protocol.4. With regard to the above clinical duties, assist in the monitoring of treatment toxicity/side effects by reportingany abnormal values to a senior member of the team.5. Centrifuge, process track and ship samples in line with protocol requirements including handling dry ice following training.6. Record information relating to a patients previous medical history and current medication regimens followingappropriate training, escalating any changes for review by a senior colleague.7. Follow the process for receiving informed consent on a limited range of research studies as deemedappropriate and following specific training. This may require discussion of complex, sensitive information andawareness that there may be barriers to understanding the nature of research and the interventions that patients and/or relatives are asked to engage with.8. Ensure accurate patient trial documentation, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensurerelevant information is recorded in patients medical notes in a timely manner.9. Refer to other members of the MDT as required in order to provide optimal care of the participant.10. Proactively seek feedback from participants and their families during their research involvement.11. Ensure the environment is suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance ofprivacy, dignity and diversity.12. Contribute to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement activities across the department MANAGERIAL: Reporting and managing untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in Trust wide and local policies / standard operating procedures and protocols; Contributing towards clinical projects to set and maintain standards of practice in conjunction with other team members; Ensuring that resources are used efficiently and in accordance with agreed procedures; Demonstrating an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations / procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the trust premises, including reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of cleanliness; PROFESSIONAL: Undertaking evidence based practice and contributing to local / national research where required; Supervising, assessing and supporting peers, including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting; Maintaining own professional development and attending training to enhance the role within the clinical area; Supporting colleagues to deliver on their objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate Completing the Local Research competencies Attending all taught days and successfully completing the QCF L5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners