Associate Clinical Research Practitioner (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is seeking an Associate Clinical Research Practitioner to join the Urology Research team. This full-time role involves coordinating clinical trials, ensuring high standards of patient care, and contributing to innovative research efforts. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience in clinical trials, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials delivery required.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and teach others.
• Understanding of research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, and delivery of care for clinical trials.
• Support clinical trial participants and ensure patient-centered care.
• Contribute to the multidisciplinary team and maintain clinical skills.

Skills

Patient centred

Caring

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

IT skills

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

AHCS registered

GCP trained

Job description

Associate Clinical Research Practitioner (XR05)

Employer Leeds Teaching Hospitals Location Leeds, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 22 May 2025

View more categories View less categories Discipline Clinical ,Clinical Research Position Type Permanent Hours Full Time Result Type Jobs

Job summary

TheResearch and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. Wehave several research specialities and the Urology research portfolio islooking for B5 Other Scientific Therapeutic and Technical. It is a full time(1.0 WTE), with a permanent contract. This post will be based at SJUH.

Thepost holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and deliveryof the Urology Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: to be able to assess,plan and enter data for clinical trials.

Inaddition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical careplanning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very highstandards, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local andnational guidance and legislation is required

If you are interested in the post, we would like toencourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

Expected Shortlisting Date

09/06/2025

Planned Interview Date

23/06/2025

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within Urology team Research team to The post-holder will need to contribute to clinical service in bladder, prostate, and kidney portfolios, working with the Urologists.

The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.

About us

Researchis at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in researchat all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believethat being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care toour patients.

Overthe next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinicalresearch and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support andgrow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research andinnovation.

Wehave a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme ofeducation and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teamsinvolved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Ourfive Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developedby our staff. They are:

-Patient-centred

-Collaborative

-Fair

-Accountable

-Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect care

and associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in

the department.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination,

implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials

participants. Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support clinical

trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.

The post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research

within LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of

their standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary

team, advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters and

will also maintain their clinical skills. Flexible Working Pattern may be required

to support the development of clinical trial services at weekends or evenings that

best suit the needs of the research speciality teams and trial participants. Working

at different external sites for example Care Homes, Schools or other community

settings may be required.

During exceptional times of need, they will contribute to clinical service, as agreed

with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect care

and associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in

the department.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination,

implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials

participants. Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support clinical

trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.

The post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research

within LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of

their standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary

team, advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters and

will also maintain their clinical skills. Flexible Working Pattern may be required

to support the development of clinical trial services at weekends or evenings that

best suit the needs of the research speciality teams and trial participants. Working

at different external sites for example Care Homes, Schools or other community

settings may be required.

During exceptional times of need, they will contribute to clinical service, as agreed

with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.

Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Patient centred
• Caring, compassionate and motivated
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good time management
• Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised research care plans in line with trial protocols
• Ability to support participants whilst on clinical trials and provide patient focused care
• Good IT skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Clinical skills
• Electronic data entry
• Information Technology skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post
• AHCS registered
• GCP trained

Desirable

• CRP registered or working towards registration
• Care Certificate
• Informed consent trained

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical trials delivery
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience facing patient activities
• Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other staff.
• Current issues in health care and research
• An awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff
• Basic understanding of research methodologies

Desirable

• Understanding of Clinical Research including issue surrounding research ethics, drug development and management

Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Patient centred
• Caring, compassionate and motivated
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good time management
• Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised research care plans in line with trial protocols
• Ability to support participants whilst on clinical trials and provide patient focused care
• Good IT skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Clinical skills
• Electronic data entry
• Information Technology skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post
• AHCS registered
• GCP trained

Desirable

• CRP registered or working towards registration
• Care Certificate
• Informed consent trained

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical trials delivery
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience facing patient activities
• Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other staff.
• Current issues in health care and research
• An awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff
• Basic understanding of research methodologies

Desirable

• Understanding of Clinical Research including issue surrounding research ethics, drug development and management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

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