Job summary
Clinical Research Assistant- Fixed Term 12 months
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east Londonand beyond.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, and highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant to join our Reproductive Health and Childbirth research team, and contribute to the running of studies at Barts Health NHS Trust This is an exciting post which will provide an opportunity for you to develop clinical research skills. and contribute to the running of studies at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post will be based at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, but is a cross-site role which will involve weekly working at Whipps Cross and Newham Hospitals as well.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Assistant will be a point of contact for participants and health professionals. The role will involve the identification of potential participants, providing. Study specific training will be provided. You will also be expected to assist in the development and implementation of the wider research agenda and contribute to studies eligible for inclusion on the NIHR portfolio.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Reproductive Health and Childbirth programme was established in 2010 at Barts Health NHS Trust , and has expertise in securing, managing and delivering research training and projects with strong international and national collaborative links in obstetrics and gynaecology. You will be joining a small and friendly team of researchers across 3 hospitals.
This post is fixed term for one year in the first instance, with continued funding from Genomics England based on recruitment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Amy Thomas, Senior Research Coordinator at amy.thomas28@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Reproductive Health and Childbirth programme was established in 2010 at Barts Health NHS Trust , and has expertise in securing, managing and delivering research training and projects with strong international and national collaborative links in obstetrics and gynaecology. You will be joining a small and friendly team of researchers across 3 hospitals.
This post is fixed term for one year in the first instance, with continued funding from Genomics England based on recruitment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Amy Thomas, Senior Research Coordinator at amy.thomas28@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current certificate in ICH-GCP
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
Desirable
- First honours degree in healthcare in science related subject
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of dealing with the public on a regular basis
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a research environment.
- Recent experience of working as a Health Care assistant or in a healthcare related role
- Experience of using electronic case report forms in clinical trials.
- Recruitment of and/or interaction with study participants to clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of ICH GCP, other research governance regulations and guidance and associate good clinical practice
- Knowledge of research methodologies and current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of web-based applications
- Understanding of NHS business and administrative processes
Desirable
- Understanding of patient and data confidentially procedures
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of MS Office applications especially Excel
- Numerate with advanced IT skills (MS Office 2003 and above - Access, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels
- Able to handle sensitive and/or confidential information
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Sample collection and processing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current certificate in ICH-GCP
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
Desirable
- First honours degree in healthcare in science related subject
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of dealing with the public on a regular basis
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a research environment.
- Recent experience of working as a Health Care assistant or in a healthcare related role
- Experience of using electronic case report forms in clinical trials.
- Recruitment of and/or interaction with study participants to clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of ICH GCP, other research governance regulations and guidance and associate good clinical practice
- Knowledge of research methodologies and current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of web-based applications
- Understanding of NHS business and administrative processes
Desirable
- Understanding of patient and data confidentially procedures
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of MS Office applications especially Excel
- Numerate with advanced IT skills (MS Office 2003 and above - Access, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels
- Able to handle sensitive and/or confidential information
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills
- Sample collection and processing
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).
