Job summary
The Research and Innovation (R&I) team are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) to join the team at Black Country Healthcare.
A passionate and dedicated CRA joining our growing team will contribute to our ability to support and deliver high quality research across the Black Country. The CRA will support the research delivery team with research across CAMHS, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Older Adults. They will also support Urgent Public Health studies when required. The post holder will be required to work across the four localities: Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Please note - the advert may close early if enough applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Assistant job is pivotal in the efficient day-to-day running of NIHR portfolio research trials, supporting the trial's Principal Investigator and research staff.
The CRA will provide clinical research and administrative support to the R&I team and Trust clinical services and will support the R&I team to recruit research participants to mental health, social care, learning disabilities and dementia clinical research studies whilst working in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
This job includes facilitation of study set-up, identification of potential research participants, and ensuring that research studies are conducted in accordance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance and local Trust guidelines, resulting in the collection of reliable and high quality data.
The job requires the use of detailed knowledge of the mental health related trial protocols, their application in practice, understanding the research methodology and the ability to adhere to local, national and international research regulations.
About us
The Research and Innovation team at BCHFT are experienced in delivering a variety of studies from NIHR portfolio and non-portfolio trials to commercial trials including clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs). The CRA role will include a variety of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities and will be supported by senior members of the teams when appropriate.
The CRA will join an R&I team that works closely with other teams across BCHFT to advocate for research involvement, and increase the visibility of research across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will include providing clinical research and administrative support to the R&I team and Trust clinical services and supporting the R&I team to recruit research participants to mental health, social care, learning disabilities and dementia clinical research studies.
The CRA will work in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance standards in order to provide an effective data management service.
The role will include supporting the promotion of, and engagement with, clinical research to clinicians, service users, carers and the wider NHS and public community.
Other responsibilities include undertaking any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality R&I service.
Please refer to the Job Description for more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will include providing clinical research and administrative support to the R&I team and Trust clinical services and supporting the R&I team to recruit research participants to mental health, social care, learning disabilities and dementia clinical research studies.
The CRA will work in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance standards in order to provide an effective data management service.
The role will include supporting the promotion of, and engagement with, clinical research to clinicians, service users, carers and the wider NHS and public community.
Other responsibilities include undertaking any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality R&I service.
Please refer to the Job Description for more detail.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good educational standard, to A Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Undergraduate degree, or working towards
- Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with members of the public, service users and carers
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental illness, dementia and/or learning disabilities
- Experience or working in a clinical research department
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical research methodologies and standards
- Knowledge of research ethics and governance procedures
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate/good IT skills
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and potential research participants
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good team working and ability to work collaboratively across a broad range of settings and people
- Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic and committed to clinical research
- Willingness to learn
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
- Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
- Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good educational standard, to A Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Undergraduate degree, or working towards
- Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with members of the public, service users and carers
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental illness, dementia and/or learning disabilities
- Experience or working in a clinical research department
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical research methodologies and standards
- Knowledge of research ethics and governance procedures
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate/good IT skills
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and potential research participants
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good team working and ability to work collaboratively across a broad range of settings and people
- Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic and committed to clinical research
- Willingness to learn
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
- Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
- Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone
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).
