Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the East Midlands is seeking Clinical Research Practitioners to enhance clinical research delivery. The role involves overseeing studies, ensuring data accuracy, and providing clinical support in trials. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to high-quality research care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at NHS band 3 or equivalent in clinical research.
• Knowledge of ICH, GCP, and research governance.

Responsibilities

• Support studies from setup to completion and manage single site studies.
• Provide clinical support and supervision to patients in clinical trials.

Skills

ECGs

Phlebotomy

Participant Education

Research Knowledge

Education

5 GCSE or Equivalent

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) are crucial to delivering clinical research that is transforming treatment in the NHS and the care we
receive.

CRPs bring a wealth of research knowledge and expertise to research delivery teams, working alongside nurses and others to deliver
safe, ethical and high quality clinical research care.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting studies from set up through to the completion of the follow up phase and for overseeing and/or managing single site studies as required.

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

To provide clinical support and supervision to patients in clinical trials such as the taking of informed consent, taking samples, performing tests
and physical measurements and preparing and maintaining study documentation, in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice.

Our Clinical Research Practitioners are encouraged to register and work towards accreditation with the Academy of Health Care Science (AHCS).

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

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 5 GCSE or Equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Working in cardiac setting

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to perform ECGs, phlebotomy and record other clinical data. Conduct participant education sessions and provide instructions.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Research

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience at a NHS band 3, or equivalent, in clinical research. Knowledge, understanding and experience of the clinical research process, including ICH, GCP and research governance.

Desirable criteria

• GCP/Consent training

Other Requirements specific to role

Essential criteria

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small research team. Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge and skills. Assertive and confident. Demonstrates enthusiasm. Professional manner.

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 664.3KB)
• Assistant CRP post CVBRC (PDF, 664.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)