Research Dietitian

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Research Dietitian to join the Research Team. The role involves delivering specialist dietetic care in clinical research studies focusing on weight management and metabolic health. The ideal candidate is an HCPC registered dietitian with experience in nutrition and strong interpersonal skills. Comprehensive training and NHS-standard benefits will be provided.

Benefits

Access to NHS standard benefits

Supportive working environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered dietitian with experience within weight management.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Understanding of professional standards and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist dietetic input to participants in clinical studies.
• Conduct nutritional assessments as per study protocols.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Skills

Knowledge of general dietetics

Experience in weight management

Good interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience in clinical research

Education

Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian

Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition plus Post-graduate Diploma

Job description

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Research Team of Fylde Coast Clinical Research (FCCR), which is embedded within Layton Medical Centre, an NHS GP Practice in Blackpool.

Recognised as a national leader in recruitment to late Phase II/III clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas and recently designated an NIHR Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre , you will be working in a fast paced environment with our research participants at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a HCPC registered dietitian with experience within weight management. The postholder must be detail-driven and have excellent communication skills.

If successful the postholder will contribute to the delivery ofhigh-quality clinical research supportingstudies related to nutrition, metabolism, and dietetic interventions. Workingwithin our multidisciplinary research team, the research dietitian will receive extensive study training and following completion of the training provideevidence-based nutritional assessment, advice, and monitoring to participantsenrolled in research studies.

Within this role the postholder will ensure adherence toGood Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and NHS Research Governanceframeworks.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist dietetic input to participants in clinical research studies.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and provide dietary counselling as per study protocols.
• Collect, and record study data accurately in accordance with research and ethical standards.
• Support retention of study participants.
• Ensure the safe and ethical conduct of studies in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and NHS research governance.
• Liaise across our multidisciplinary team of Principal Investigators, research nurses, administrative team and external partners including study Sponsors and Contract Research Organisations.

About us

For the right candidate you will work within a supportive, flexible environment and will be provided with training and development opportunities as well as access to NHS standard benefits including the NHS Pension. You will become part of a dynamic team who continue to push the boundaries supporting the successful delivery of clinical research across the NHS in the UK.

We are an award-winning Research Site and notably in 2023 won the PharmaTimes Clinical Site Team of the Year Gold Award.

Job responsibilities

The Research Dietitian will play a critical role in the delivery of a variety of clinical trials focused on weight management, obesity treatment, and metabolic health. This position involves working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary research team and our study participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely completion of all key research study training modules required for the delegation of duties applicable to your role on specific clinical trials.
• Deliver specialist dietetic input to participants in clinical research studies as per study protocols study training given.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and provide dietary counselling as per study training given and study protocols.
• Collect, and record study data accurately in accordance with study protocols, research and ethical standards and utilising the ALCOA principles that data should be attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, and accurate as well as complete, consistent, enduring, and available.
• Support retention of study participants.
• Ensure the safe and ethical conduct of studies in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and NHS research governance frameworks.
• Liaise across our multidisciplinary team of Principal Investigators, research nurses, administrative team and external partners including study Sponsors and Contract Research Organisations.
• Monitor participant progress and be a key point of contact for them
• Stay up to date with emerging research in nutrition science, behavioural weight management, and clinical trial methodologies.
• Be an active member of the Research Team, collaborating on projects, building strong working relationships, fostering a co-operative solution focussed work environment.
• Be reliable and support continuous improvement across our organisation.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in all your work

Person Specification

Experience

• -Knowledge of and experience in areas of general dietetics such as nutrition support, weight management, diabetes.
• -Evidence of continuous professional development.
• -Evidence of developing knowledge
• -Understands professional standards and Code of Conduct as set out by the Health Professions Council.
• -Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• -Good interpersonal skills.
• - Experience /exposure to clinical research

Qualifications

• -Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian
• -Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.

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.

Depending on experienceEquivalent AfC Band 5/Band 6 depending on experience