Job summary
Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK and single biggest provider of specialised services in the Northwest of England. Research & Innovation at MFT is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support research across a diverse range of clinical areas and deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond.
Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:
- Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
- Attracts, develops and retains great people
- Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioner who is capable of contributing to the development of research within our midwifery research team. The post is to cover 37.4 hours/week (5 days/week) and will involve providing ongoing support to the research team. Working across other sites will be needed as flexibility to meet the service requirement is essential. You will have a flexible approach to your working pattern.
Prior clinical research experience is not essential, but advantageous. Ideally you will have experience of the NHS and working within a clinical or patient facing environment. You will be educated to a Minimum of NVQ Level 3 with additional experience.
If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ 3 plus additional experience OR NVQ4
Desirable
- Degree in scientific/healthcare discipline
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge /undersatnding of healthcare environments
Desirable
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
- Medical knowledge/ terminology specific to the speciality
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Experience of working in a research environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentiality
- Demonstrate IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of information governance
- Knowledge of patient information systems
- Clinical skills, including venepuncture
Others
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
Desirable
- Interest in healthcare
- Awareness of research at MFT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ 3 plus additional experience OR NVQ4
Desirable
- Degree in scientific/healthcare discipline
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge /undersatnding of healthcare environments
Desirable
- Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
- Medical knowledge/ terminology specific to the speciality
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical or patient facing environment
- Proven experience of working to deadlines
- Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
Desirable
- Data management experience
- Experience of working in a research environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness and respect for confidentiality
- Demonstrate IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of information governance
- Knowledge of patient information systems
- Clinical skills, including venepuncture
Others
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
Desirable
- Interest in healthcare
- Awareness of research at MFT
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.
