Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our progressive and dynamic research and innovation team.
Working alongside existing Research Clinicians, academic partners, commercial organisations and others, this post will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research studies within mental health, dementia, learning disability and autism services across the trust.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve recruitment and informed consent of participants in approved research studies, delivery of research interventions and undertaking assessments as per study protocols and local guidelines and completion of research documentation. The role also involves providing information and answering any questions/queries from patients, staff and carers about the various studies being conducted within the trust. It will be a varied, involved and busy position that requires excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders, and significant organisation skills in order to prioritise and manage a demanding workload
Educated to degree level, you will need to demonstrate experience of working with people within services used by people with mental health problems, learning disabilities or autism. Evidence of previous research experience is desirable, but not essential for this role
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health, learning disability and autism services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
The Research & Innovation Department has responsibility for all elements of research governance within the Trust and also provides corporate support to internal staff and external partners undertaking research, service evaluations and innovation projects
You will be joining a dynamic forward thinking department committed to developing the capacity and capability of the organisation to undertake high quality clinical studies across our trust footprint. Our aim is to improve health care for all through clinically effective practice underpinned by research evidence
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the main job description and person spec for detail on what is expected from this position
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the main job description and person spec for detail on what is expected from this position
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification or degree
Desirable
- Have trained or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ? Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to collate information and produce written reports ? Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines ? Use of initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision ? Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turnaround ? Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff ? Excellent attention to detail
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service user contact in a professional capacity
Desirable
- Previous research experience ? Demonstrable experience working in an NHS environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access ? Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues ? Understanding of working age adult mental health agenda and current treatments and interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the UK framework for health and social care research
work related circumstances
Essential
- To work flexibly when required ? Ability to travel independently ? Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs ? Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies ? Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification or degree
Desirable
- Have trained or be willing to undertake training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ? Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to collate information and produce written reports ? Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines ? Use of initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision ? Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turnaround ? Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff ? Excellent attention to detail
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service user contact in a professional capacity
Desirable
- Previous research experience ? Demonstrable experience working in an NHS environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access ? Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues ? Understanding of working age adult mental health agenda and current treatments and interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the UK framework for health and social care research
work related circumstances
Essential
- To work flexibly when required ? Ability to travel independently ? Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs ? Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies ? Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
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).
