Research Assistant Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Somerset is seeking a Research Assistant Practitioner to support clinical research efforts. The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of research participants, managing recruitment, and maintaining data accuracy while working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and excellent interpersonal skills, with a commitment to quality and integrity in research practices.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Market leading annual leave allowance

Career progression opportunities

NHS exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with confidential patient information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Broad clinical experience relevant to the position.
• Experience in clinical research within the NHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of clinical research requirements.
• Ensure adherence to study protocols and manage participant recruitment.
• Collect data and care for research participants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

NVQ level 3 / 4 in Healthcare

Diploma in Health or willingness to undertake Research Training

Job description

The Research Assistant Practitioner will work as part of the clinical research team to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.

The post-holder will work with the research team to provide technical, practical and clinical assistance for research projects. As a member of the Clinical Trials Team they will provide core support within this multidisciplinary setting. S/he will support the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic person with an interest in research, we would welcome your application.

Informal visits or telephone enquiries are highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic practitioner to support our established acute research team. The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. You will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be responsible for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience. You will need excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. You will be expected to work in an autonomous, proactive and organised manner to deliver clinical research and produce robust quality data, within deadlines and to achieve NIHR targets.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade A-C (or demonstrable equivalent)
• NVQ level 3 / 4 in Healthcare or equivalent.
• Diploma in Health or willingness to undertake Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)

Experience

• Experience in dealing with confidential patient information
• Ability to communicate information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
• Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post
• Experience of clinical research within the NHS setting

Additional Criteria

• Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to learn, instigate and develop efficient working systems
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
• Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• Willingness and ability to work across sites including community
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Able to communicate effectively, confidently and tactfully (including telephone manner) with staff and patients or their relatives/carers.
• Able to use initiative within the scope of the job, whilst recognising and working within professional boundaries
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Able to manage own time, prioritising workload appropriately
• Able to work as part of a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to travel to various locations to support recruitment and management of trials.
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Ability to undertake flexible working hours as required
• Professional attitude to work

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.