Job summary
The post holder will join the Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) Team, which one of the Directorate Research Teams. The CTA Team work cross-site, to support the delivery of first class quality care to research participants within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH).
The CTA Team manage a portfolio of research studies that are conducted within STH Clinical Directorates and within the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
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 completing and submitting documents to the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO) 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. Post holders may also support, and be responsible for, relevant studies in their own right.
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 CTA Team is part of the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO), and one of the Directorate Research Teams. It is involved in the delivery of clinical research across STH. We support the delivery of a wide range of studies, including studies from within the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Sheffield Institute Translational Neurosciences (SITraN) for and NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 24 months due to the post being part of an organisational change within the department. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and the management of organisational change.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
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
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 24 months due to the post being part of an organisational change within the department. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and the management of organisational change.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
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 qualification.
- Educated to 'A ' level standard or equivalent-Diploma level 4 qualification/BTEC level 4/Access to higher education diploma/advanced apprenticeship/AS level/international Baccalaureate diploma/T Level
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Evidence of study on a research course or working towards, or attendance of a conference, or a course relating to research practice such as ethics, HTA or informed consent.
- Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker/healthcare assistant or similar role
- Experience of working in a clinical research/ research environment
Desirable
- Experience of Data Entry
- Experience of Lab processes
- Completion of the STH 5-Day Healthcare Support Worker Programme
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates insight/understanding into the role applied for in delivering research trials within a clinical setting
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
- Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues demonstrating tact and empathy
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks
- Numerate with good IT skills, including use of databases and competence in standard PC 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
Desirable
- Skills and experience in undertaking clinical skills: Phlebotomy ECG Recording
- Experience of handling biological samples
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification.
- Educated to 'A ' level standard or equivalent-Diploma level 4 qualification/BTEC level 4/Access to higher education diploma/advanced apprenticeship/AS level/international Baccalaureate diploma/T Level
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Evidence of study on a research course or working towards, or attendance of a conference, or a course relating to research practice such as ethics, HTA or informed consent.
- Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker/healthcare assistant or similar role
- Experience of working in a clinical research/ research environment
Desirable
- Experience of Data Entry
- Experience of Lab processes
- Completion of the STH 5-Day Healthcare Support Worker Programme
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates insight/understanding into the role applied for in delivering research trials within a clinical setting
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
- Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues demonstrating tact and empathy
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks
- Numerate with good IT skills, including use of databases and competence in standard PC 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
Desirable
- Skills and experience in undertaking clinical skills: Phlebotomy ECG Recording
- Experience of handling biological samples
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).
