Agile Research Delivery Team Clinical Research Practitioner

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The East Midlands RRDN Agile Research Delivery Team Clinical Research Practitioner will be responsible for the collection, recording and maintenance of data for patients on NIHR portfolio studies.

The post holder will support current portfolio research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies.

The individual will provide clinical support to patients in clinical trials; such as taking samples, performing tests and physical measurements in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice.

A key responsibility of the role will be to support research across the network and to take responsibility for the coordination and facilitation of concurrent research studies.

The post holder will ensure compliance within the network and NHS trusts' policies on data protection, confidentiality and security.

The role will provide clinical research practitioner support to various clinical specialties conducting research in NHS organisations, as well as public health, community and social care settings, across the East Midlands RRDN region.

We are proud to be at the forefront of health and social care research delivery in the East Midlands, working with partner organisations operating in a broad range of settings across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.

Hosted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, our model incorporates a number of different roles to enable us to drive clinical research delivery performance, and to ensure that research is championed across every level of health and care.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level in science or health related discipline or in another field with experience of delivering clinical research trials or equivalent experience/training
• CRPs should be on, or working towards accredited registration with the AHCS
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Value and Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Team player
• Adaptable/flexible approach to work
• Integrity
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure
• Desire to maintain competence level through continuous learning

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications, MS Office and/or Google Hub applications
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management and delivery of research study(ies)
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Ability to travel for work and current driving licence

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up and delivery of research studies in a health and care setting
• Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies or a customer focussed role
• Knowledge and experience of data systems, data entry, data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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