Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in London seeks a clinical research assistant to support various research studies in Reproductive Health. The role involves participant advocacy, administrative duties, and ensuring accurate records. Ideal candidates have experience in clinical research and strong communication skills. This role is vital for maintaining the integrity of research protocols and participant well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research is preferred.
• Ability to communicate research protocols clearly.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical research and administrative support.
• Assist in identifying study participants in Reproductive Health.
• Ensure adherence to research protocols and SOPs.

Skills

Clinical research support

Administrative assistance

Venepuncture

Participant advocacy

Job description

Overview

Acting as a patient / participant advocate at all times, the post holder will provide clinical research and administrative assistance to a number of research studies taking place within the department. The post holder will be expected to support the identification of participants into studies in the field of Reproductive Health and Childbirth, and ensure that research records are accurate and up to date. The post holder will be required to verbally explain and outline research projects and gain permissions for research participation. The post holder will also undertake venepuncture and work within the department laboratories. The post holder will also provide essential administrative support to the Women\'s Health team and ensure that research records and site files are accurate and up to date. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to research protocols and will contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku ([e-mail])

Organisation and Context

Working for our organisation South London Regional Research Delivery Network. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has established the South London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) to enhance the delivery of health and care research across the region. Hosted by Guy\'s and St Thomas\' NHS Foundation Trust, the South London RRDN is one of 12 regional networks across England, launched on 1 October 2024, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research.

The South London RRDN provides practical support to researchers and delivery teams, facilitating the integration of research into routine care. This includes offering research expertise, specialist facilities, a dedicated delivery workforce, and support services to ensure that research is conducted efficiently and meets regulatory standards.

Department of Women & Children\'s Health. The KCL Department of Women and Children\'s Health forms the research arm of the Women\'s Health Academic Centre, King\'s Health Partners, to develop synchrony and excellence between clinical service, research and teaching. King\'s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering collaboration between one of the world\'s leading research-led universities and three of London\'s most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Please see the attached Job Description for a Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku ([e-mail])

Equal Opportunity and Working Arrangements

Guy\'s and St Thomas\' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Flexibility and Recruitment

Flexible working: We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking into account the individual\'s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Important Information for Applicants

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About Guy\'s and St Thomas\' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy\'s and St Thomas\' is among the UK\'s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy\'s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary\'s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas\' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children\'s Hospital.

Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.

Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy\'s and St Thomas\' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King\'s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King\'s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of \"good\". Our adult community services achieved a rating of \"outstanding\".

The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.