Job summary
This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to support delivery of research activity across the South Yorkshire Regional Services (SYRS) care group working closely with investigators, their clinical teams as well as Research Coordinators. This role involves supporting the work of the Research Theme Leads and providing administrative and clinical support to the Cardiology, Renal and Vascular Academic Directorate research teams.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the SYRS Directorate Research Coordinators and the Principal Investigators to assist in increasing the research productivity, complete data entry and actively screen lists to increase the inclusion of potential participants into trials. The post holder will interact with patients to obtain clinical samples and perform clinical measurements (e.g. blood pressure, ECGs). The role will involve working closely with research and clinical teams to increase patient recruitment into clinical trials.
The post holder will also be required to maintain holistic support for all clinical trial participants, thus facilitating a high quality research service. The post holder will be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without supervision in some areas.
Main duties of the job
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 collecting, recording and maintaining research data records, entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and general administrative support to the research teams including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples and assisting with screening and recruitment processes. Clinical tasks will include, but not limited to, taking biological samples (blood, urine etc.), taking blood pressure and anthropomorphic assessments.
In addition, the post holder will have the responsibility of maintaining all clinical trial documentation according to regulatory, governance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
The post holder will be expected to undertake study-specific training for each trial.
About us
The Sheffield Kidney Institute provides a comprehensive renal service to the adult population of North Trent, comprising acute wards, outpatient facilities, on site and satellite dialysis units as well as a thriving renal transplantation programme.
The Sheffield Vascular Institute (SVI) is a specialist collaborative unit providing diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving blood vessels. The SVI has a national reputation and is one of the biggest Vascular Units in the UK.
The Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Directorate provides cardiology, cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery services to the surrounding population of 1.5 million people. This directorate was one of the first to be nominated as an 'academic directorate' in the Trust, reflecting its pioneering research activities.
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.
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 4/C or above or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE Science at Grade 4/C 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
- Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent
- Car owner with clean drivers licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Experience of data entry & data management within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of processing blood and urine samples in a laboratory environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate tactfully and sensitively to all patients, some of whom may be considered vulnerable
- Effective IT Skills including advanced keyboard skills. Experience of using databases and data entry.
- Experience of using Microsoft packages
- 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
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Willing to undertake training in clinical skills: Phlebotomy, ECG Recording, Laboratory practice
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE Science at Grade 4/C 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
- Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent
- Car owner with clean drivers licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Experience of data entry & data management within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of processing blood and urine samples in a laboratory environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate tactfully and sensitively to all patients, some of whom may be considered vulnerable
- Effective IT Skills including advanced keyboard skills. Experience of using databases and data entry.
- Experience of using Microsoft packages
- 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
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Willing to undertake training in clinical skills: Phlebotomy, ECG Recording, Laboratory practice
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).
