Clinical Trials Assistant

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant to support their Respiratory Medicine Group. The role involves assisting in the coordination of clinical trials, requiring excellent communication and IT skills, along with relevant experience in healthcare. Ideal for candidates with a background in patient administration and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with patients in a healthcare environment, preferably an NHS setting.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Respiratory clinical research teams with administration and coordination.
• Recruit, screen and care for patients in clinical trials.
• Liaise with external research partners.

Skills

Time management skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Proficient in IT skills

Independent/team working

Education

Good level of general education

Good Clinical Practice Course or willingness to undertake

NVQ Level 3 or willingness to undertake

Job description

Job summary

Corporate Services (Research & Development)

Clinical Trials Assistant -Band 3

The Respirtory Medicine Group Clinical Trials Team are looking for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work within the unit to support an increasing portfolio of clinical trials.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be responsible for assisting the Respratory clinical research teams with all aspects of administration/coordination relating to clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies.

The post is offered on a permanent basis, full time. The work pattern will be variable between the hours of 8am and 6pm Mon to Fri to meet the needs of the service requirements.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in this specialty or in clinical research, plus a mature attitude, are essential, as is a minimum of two years' experience of working with patients, or in a patient administration role, in a health care environment.

The post-holder will be required to work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the recruitment, screening and care of patients in Respiratory clinical trials.

The post requires excellent communication skills, a proficiency in Windows operating systems and general use of office suites including word and outlook, a basic understanding of scientific protocols, an ability to prioritise workload and to work independently, unsupervised and flexibly.

The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work actively in supporting an established team of research nurses in recruiting and following up patients who are participating in research trials. Liaison with external research partners such as pharmaceutical companies, research networks and clinical trials units will also be required.

Although the post holder's primary base would be at CHH, there is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible and responsive to the research needs of the organisation and may therefore be required to work in other research areas across the Trust.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education
• Good Clinical Practice Course (or willingness to undertake)
• NVQ Level 3 or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Familiar with hospital IT systems and records

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the patients in a health care environment-preferably an NHS setting.
• Proficient in IT skills
• Proven experience of dealing with clinical situations

Desirable

• Familiar with medical terminology
• Knowledge of clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Time management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Independent/team working and ability to organise own workload
• Ability to undertake additional skills as required-venepuncture, ECGs

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to meet the service needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge.
• Assertive and confident
• Professional manner.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education
• Good Clinical Practice Course (or willingness to undertake)
• NVQ Level 3 or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Familiar with hospital IT systems and records

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the patients in a health care environment-preferably an NHS setting.
• Proficient in IT skills
• Proven experience of dealing with clinical situations

Desirable

• Familiar with medical terminology
• Knowledge of clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Time management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Independent/team working and ability to organise own workload
• Ability to undertake additional skills as required-venepuncture, ECGs

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to meet the service needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge.
• Assertive and confident
• Professional manner.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

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