Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Women's and Children's Research Team within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team and will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of NIHR Portfolio studies.
This role typically involves providing support to the research team in their day-to-day activities to achieve their goals. The position is multifaceted, requiring a combination of skills, organisational abilities, and administrative tasks to support the research team in all aspects of the trials/studies on a day to day basis. This role will also have a clinical skills aspect with patient contact.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of the post is to support the research team in all aspects of the trials/studies on a day to day basis, including screening, assessments, follow-up and data collection to achieve departmental and organisational goals.
A key part of the role will be to manage administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and organising research-related events and maintenance of finance records.
About us
We are a friendly proactive team that supports and grows its team members. Based in one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts, our research portfolio is consistently recognised for its breadth, size and quality.
The team is keen to expand its portfolio of NHIR research studies and this post will provide the unique opportunity of working with a dynamic team of nurses and midwives who prioritize opportunities for patients to take part in research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with the research nurses and research midwives within the team and wider clinical team to develop an effective research culture.
The post holder will fulfil the role of research assistant responsible for supporting women and children team projects on a day to day basis (involving practical and administrative tasks).
The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of the research process under direct supervision. The responsibilities will include data collection, data management, participant recruitment and organisational duties.
The post holder will work within the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice & Research Governance and local Trust policies.
You will need to demonstrate a willingness to work across organisations and within a multidisciplinary research environment.
Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with the research nurses and research midwives within the team and wider clinical team to develop an effective research culture.
The post holder will fulfil the role of research assistant responsible for supporting women and children team projects on a day to day basis (involving practical and administrative tasks).
The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of the research process under direct supervision. The responsibilities will include data collection, data management, participant recruitment and organisational duties.
The post holder will work within the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice & Research Governance and local Trust policies.
You will need to demonstrate a willingness to work across organisations and within a multidisciplinary research environment.
Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with passes at grade C or above.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work (2) Willing to undertake further education.
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Proven experience of working within a team.
Desirable
- RSA Typing Level 2 - 3
- Educated to Degree level
- Good Clinical Practice and EU Directive Training
- Previous experience of administration or clerical work.
- Working knowledge of NHS information systems.
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, including courteous telephone manner.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of Caldicott and GDPR / Data Protection Act requirement
- Attention to details
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS administrative systems.
- Awareness of Clinical and Research Governance.
Personality and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
- Ability to produce timely accurate and useful information tailored to needs of patients
- Ability to work across Trust and Network sites as required to deliver the demands of the service.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with passes at grade C or above.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work (2) Willing to undertake further education.
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Proven experience of working within a team.
Desirable
- RSA Typing Level 2 - 3
- Educated to Degree level
- Good Clinical Practice and EU Directive Training
- Previous experience of administration or clerical work.
- Working knowledge of NHS information systems.
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, including courteous telephone manner.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of Caldicott and GDPR / Data Protection Act requirement
- Attention to details
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS administrative systems.
- Awareness of Clinical and Research Governance.
Personality and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
- Ability to produce timely accurate and useful information tailored to needs of patients
- Ability to work across Trust and Network sites as required to deliver the demands of the service.
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.
