Assistant Research Practitioner

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking an Assistant Research Practitioner to join their research team. This role involves overseeing patient journeys in the TRIOMIC study, performing venepuncture, and ensuring data integrity in research protocols. Candidates should possess venepuncture skills and an interest in improving healthcare outcomes. A supportive and fulfilling work environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Essential skill in venepuncture.
• Experience in data entry for research.
• Ability to screen and consent patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patients throughout their research journey.
• Carry out observations as required by studies.
• Organise workload to meet role requirements.

Skills

Venepuncture

Data entry

Patient screening and consenting

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the research team at Hollinswood House working on the exciting TRIOMIC research study.

We are collaborating with the colorectal team to transform the colorectal pathway and revolutionise the diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

As an Assistant Research Practitioner, you will work alongside Research Nurses/Midwives/AHP's to maximise Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust recruitment of patients into research appropriate for their condition. The role is diverse and interesting and you will play a part in improving healthcare and treatments for future generations.

The post is within the Research and Innovation department and there may be a requirement to support the Generic, Cancer and Women's and Children's team as part of the role.

We are a happy and diverse team.

Informal visits to the department is highly encouraged before shortlisting to find out more about the role.

This role will be focused at Hollinswood House working with the colorectal team in a clinic setting seeing up to 150 patients a week. Venepuncture is a large part of this role and this skill is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Overseeing patients journey throughout their time in a research study
• Carrying out observations as required by each study
• Involvement in setting up and delivering new studies
• Organising workload to ensure requirements of the role are met
• Data entry as required for each study
• Venepuncture and sample management including centrifuging samples where required (training provided where required)
• Screening, consenting and following patients up as required by each study protocol
• Maintaining safety and stock for each study
• Supporting others in the team with duties as required

Working for your organisation

We have an open and honest culture in Research and Innovation and the department is fully supportive of career development and flexibility.

The happiness and fulfilment of our workforce is paramount and as we see annually in the staff survey results we are getting this right - our staff score very highly on their ability to make a difference to patients and feeling rewarded within their role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.