Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Southampton, Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Flexible working requests discussed at

Job share and part-time arrangements

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Research Support worker to assist in coordinating NIHR portfolio studies. The role involves recruiting participants, supporting nurses and allied health professionals, and managing site files and databases across a range of specialties.

The post emphasizes community engagement with care homes, schools and charities. Excellent communication, IT skills and a willingness to travel between Southampton, Portsmouth and

Qualifications

• A level, NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Complete Care Certificate or willingness to undertake it.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for NIHR portfolio studies.
• Support research nurses and allied health professionals in delivering NIHR portfolio studies.
• Provide administrative support for management of site files.
• Maintain computer databases for research studies.
• Work on research studies across a range of specialty areas.
• Work with clinical teams on research.
• Deliver studies with community partners, including care homes, schools, charities and community organisations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Information governance

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

A level / NVQ3

Care Certificate

Ongoing professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Band 4 post, with a mental health focus, sits in the Academy of Research and Improvement team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder supports research nurses and allied health professionals on NIHR portfolio studies, recruiting participants and keeping site files and research databases. Work spans a range of specialties and includes a community model run with care homes, schools and charities. Patient-facing healthcare and administration experience decides fit, research experience is not essential, and a driving licence is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Help recruit participants to research studies
• Support research nurses and allied health professionals in delivering NIHR portfolio studies
• Provide administrative support for management of site files
• Maintain computer databases for research studies
• Work on research studies across a range of specialty areas
• Work with clinical teams on research
• Deliver studies with community partners, including care homes, schools, charities and community organisations

What’s required

Qualifications

• A level, NVQ3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
• Complete Care Certificate or willingness to undertake it
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare role
• Significant administration experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience of liaising with staff at all levels in healthcare
• Interest in mental health care and mental health research

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent written, verbal and face-to-face communication with professionals and non-professionals
• IT literacy, proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of information governance, confidentiality and data protection
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated and organising a large, varied workload with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail

Checks & eligibility

• Current driving licence
• Right to work in the UK at the time of application

Other

• Flexible and adaptable, providing cross cover for colleagues, and willing to learn new skills
• Able to travel daily for meetings and clinical visits across sites in Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire

Nice to have

• ICH/GCP certification
• Experience in mental health care
• Phlebotomy or venepuncture
• Coordination of research trials
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and patient record systems
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
• Knowledge of ethical and quality standards for clinical trials, including EU Directive and ICH GCP requirements
• Research experience

What’s offered

• Full training provided
• Flexible working requests discussed at interview
• Job share and alternative part-time arrangements considered