Job summary
Fancy joining a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary research team?
Interested in working in an innovative way and supporting teams at multiple NHS sites to deliver a study, recruiting women to have a new imaging test for breast cancer? We are striving to find breast cancers earlier and thereby to improve quality of life and outcomes for breast cancer patients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Breastcare Research department.
The post holder will be working principally on the DYAMOND Study, a multi-centre diagnostic yield study funded by the NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme.
As a member of the Central Research Team, the post holder will be expected to liaise with all sites to facilitate the smooth set up and running of the trial, in addition to local study coordination.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working principally on the DYAMOND Study. The study will test if an abbreviated form of breast MRI (a FAST-MRI) can detect cancers not seen on mammogram, in women with average density breasts. Across 6 centres in England, 1000 women will be invited for a FAST MRI which will be interpreted by trained Healthcare Professionals. If any cancers are found, the women will be looked after by their local hospital, and information about their care will be collected for the DYAMOND study.
As a member of the Central Research Team, the post holder will be expected to liaise with all sites to facilitate the smooth set up and running of the trial. This includes contributing to the development of training materials, database management, allocating and expediting scan interpretation sessions, and triaging any queries from sites and/or participants.
The role will also involve local study coordination which includes screening of patient databases, organising patient assessments in accordance with the study protocol, and liaising with PACS Team to ensure scans are transferred to the reading centre in a timely manner.
About us
The role is based within the successful & friendly Research & Innovation (R&I) team at North Bristol NHS Trust. Working alongside the 140 plus departmental staff you will have the opportunity to network with other researchers and have access to our supportive training and development structure. The R&I team have been awarded the Investors in People Silver Award (2019-2022), making it a great place to work.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
The Post holder will:
- Assess trial protocols and advise on safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial
- Work within the range of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
- Maintain Investigator Site File(s) and complete Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy
- Ensure Protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice
- Communicate within the project management team and other multidisciplinary staff involved in the project within the hospital, other hospitals, the university, sponsors, NIHR Clinical Research Network and funders
- Maintain appropriate records of the training and updates research staff undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
The Post holder will:
- Assess trial protocols and advise on safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial
- Work within the range of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
- Maintain Investigator Site File(s) and complete Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy
- Ensure Protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice
- Communicate within the project management team and other multidisciplinary staff involved in the project within the hospital, other hospitals, the university, sponsors, NIHR Clinical Research Network and funders
- Maintain appropriate records of the training and updates research staff undertake
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Research experience
- Effective personal time and case load management
- Project management skills
- Experience using IT programmes and database management
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare environment
- Recent clinical research experience
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility/ punctuality
- Able to work within a diverse community of patients and health care professionals
- Ability to be mobile to meet the demands of the post
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (e.g. BSc) in science, social science, research or management or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice training
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Facilitation of development of other staff
- Awareness of the Trust's Organisational Objectives
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Research experience
- Effective personal time and case load management
- Project management skills
- Experience using IT programmes and database management
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare environment
- Recent clinical research experience
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility/ punctuality
- Able to work within a diverse community of patients and health care professionals
- Ability to be mobile to meet the demands of the post
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (e.g. BSc) in science, social science, research or management or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice training
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues and multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Facilitation of development of other staff
- Awareness of the Trust's Organisational Objectives
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).
