Clinical Trials Assistant
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Job summary
South Tees Hospitals Research Department are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual to join our Research delivery Team - medicine as a Clinical Trials Assistant, supporting a number of dynamic research studies.
The post holder will support the research team, providing clinical and data support to ensure the successful delivery of many research trials and to provide a smooth and effective patient journey. This is a varied role, working directly with patients on clinical trials and other healthcare professionals, as well as trial data reporting and other general administrative tasks.
The applicant will be motivated, have excellent organisational and communication skills and be computer literate. Previous research experience is not essential.
We work in a team environment that encourages collaborative team working but also supports lone working. Background knowledge in research trials is desired but on the job training will be given to the successful candidate.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a team that is committed to delivering high quality care and supports professional and personal development, South Tees Hospitals are one of the most research-active NHS trusts in England and support a wide variety of clinical research trials.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the wider research team in participant recruitment, management and follow-up of clinical trials. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies to maintain support for all clinical trial participants, thus ensuring delivery of a high quality research service. Local, national and international research regulations are to be adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution.This role will involve working closely with the Clinical Research Team Leaders, Clinical Trials Team, Consultants and all members of the multi-disciplinary team to increase participant recruitment into clinical trials. Data management is a key component of trials and the post holder's remit will include this aspect as well as basic clinical duties such as taking participant vital signs, venipuncture and assisting with quality of life questionnaires.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
20 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-CP-5907862
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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