Job summary
The Clinical Research and Innovation Office wishes to recruit an individual keen to develop a career in clinical research. The Directorate has a growing portfolio of research activity and is keen to develop services in order to conduct further clinical research. The aim of this post is to ensure research is conducted to the highest standard and to provide research participants with excellent quality of care.
The post holder's primary task will be to work as part of a team of experienced research support staff, including doctors, research nurses, and administrators to support studies from setup to archiving. This is a key role within the Directorate and will require considerable commitment to ensure the delivery of a high quality support service. We are therefore seeking a pro-active individual whose skills will enable them to fulfil the role's responsibilities quickly and efficiently.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the core Clinical Trials Assistant Research Team, Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals, Sheffield. They will assist in the delivery of first class quality care and service to research participants and researchers. They will be required to work with the Principle Investigator, Research Nurses and the wider teams who support research activity across the Directorates.
The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards. The role will involve completing and submitting documents to obtain approvals; collecting, recording and maintaining research data records; entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples and assisting with screening and recruitment processes.
We are seeking a pro-active individual whose skills will enable them to fulfil the role's responsibilities quickly and efficiently.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The core Clinical Trials Assistant team are actively affiliated to the Clinical Research Facility which shares it's research training, systems and procedures with the Directorate team and the post holder will be expected to be a member of the wider CRF team.
The NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility is a joint venture between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Use of the facility is available to all clinical researchers and provides a specialist environment for the conduct of high quality clinical research as well as an outreach service facilitating research within the clinical directorates. The staff work with investigators to ensure research carried out in the CRF and affiliated directorates is of the highest possible standard and adheres to Research Governance and the Regulatory Framework guidelines.
The CRF supports a wide and increasing portfolio of studies across a breadth of clinical specialties. It provides an excellent environment to develop research skills and provides an education and development programme for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
- Educated to 'A ' level standard or equivalent.
- Diploma-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or, be able to demonstrate the knowledge, training, and experience that equates to diploma level'
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate.
- Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related.
- Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment.
Desirable
- Experience of Lab processes.
- Experience of Data Entry.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Effective IT Skills including advanced keyboard skills. Experience of using databases and data entry.
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team.
Application form and interview
Essential
- Willing to undertake training in clinical skills: Phlebotomy ECG Recording Laboratory practic
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
- Educated to 'A ' level standard or equivalent.
- Diploma-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or, be able to demonstrate the knowledge, training, and experience that equates to diploma level'
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate.
- Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related.
- Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment.
Desirable
- Experience of Lab processes.
- Experience of Data Entry.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Effective IT Skills including advanced keyboard skills. Experience of using databases and data entry.
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team.
Application form and interview
Essential
- Willing to undertake training in clinical skills: Phlebotomy ECG Recording Laboratory practic
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
