Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Practitioner to work at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
LUHFT has a proven track record in successfully recruiting into NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. They conduct a variety of projects, including observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials as well as mixed methods and qualitative research.
Main duties of the job
The Research Practitioner must be a strong advocate for research and patients, able to both recruit and provide effective support to research participants.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work to recruit patients in line with targets, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Working for your organisation sectionThe Trust has 4 sites, Aintree, the Royal, Broadgreen and the Dental hospital.
This post will primarily work in the research team at the across LUHFT, with the scope and flexibility to work across other areas of research on all LUHFT sites.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The research Practitioner will be responsible for the day to day running of research studies including screening of potential patients, recruiting patients into studies according to agreed protocols, assisting in the informed consent process and management of all the study related procedures including Venepuncture and ECG. Collection and processing of biological samples. Data bases such as Redcap, Imedidata and Inform.
All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Senior Research Practitioner Michelle Linforth 0151 529 5817 and Shirley Cooper 0151 529 5215.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The research Practitioner will be responsible for the day to day running of research studies including screening of potential patients, recruiting patients into studies according to agreed protocols, assisting in the informed consent process and management of all the study related procedures including Venepuncture and ECG. Collection and processing of biological samples. Data bases such as Redcap, Imedidata and Inform.
All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Senior Research Practitioner Michelle Linforth 0151 529 5817 and Shirley Cooper 0151 529 5215.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Graduate or equivalent level NHS qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
- Previous research experience and knowledge
- An awareness of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
Desirable
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Previous experience in clinical research studies, research projects (protocols and study documentation)
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable
- An awareness of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
- An understanding of Research protocols and skills in administration of research and project management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Graduate or equivalent level NHS qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
- Previous research experience and knowledge
- An awareness of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
Desirable
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Previous experience in clinical research studies, research projects (protocols and study documentation)
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable
- An awareness of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
- An understanding of Research protocols and skills in administration of research and project management
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).
