Clinical Trials Assistant

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

37.5 hours per week

Are you interested in pursuing a career in clinical research? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research Team as a Clinical Trials Assistant.

You will work with the research team recruiting patients to clinical trials and other NIHR research studies.

At TRFT we are keen to promote research as a part of patient care, enhancing patient experience and outcomes, across differing specialties and a range of portfolios, both commercial and non-commercial. We have been involved in both national and international clinical trials, recruiting patients into innovative, ground-breaking research.

You will be fully supported as you develop new skills and build on your existing knowledge and experience, with research skills and competency based training provided.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work collaboratively in supporting an established team of research nurses and doctors 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.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

24 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-07-082

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
Educated to A-level or equivalent standard, or through relevant experience

Desirable

Good Clinical Practice training
Clinical Skills training e.g. venepuncture, recording ECGs

Experience

Essential

Experience of effectively working in a team and independently
Experience working in a role requiring effective prioritisation of own workload with minimal supervision

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare or related area
Experience of working in a clinical research/ research environment
Clinical experience

Knowledge

Essential

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word and Excel)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
Educated to A-level or equivalent standard, or through relevant experience

Desirable

Good Clinical Practice training
Clinical Skills training e.g. venepuncture, recording ECGs

Experience

Essential

Experience of effectively working in a team and independently
Experience working in a role requiring effective prioritisation of own workload with minimal supervision

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare or related area
Experience of working in a clinical research/ research environment
Clinical experience

Knowledge

Essential

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word and Excel)

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.