Job summary
Interview will be held on 13th May 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for anexperienced, organised and enthusiastic ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSE, OR CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTITIONER to join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior (band 6) research practitioner in the Research and Development Team. This is a fixed term position for 12 months. Please note that individuals with a number of years continuous NHS service should approach us for discussion around the fixed term nature of the position.
Berkshire Healthcare is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. Applications will be accepted from experienced Allied Health Professions, Nursing, or Clinical Research Practitioners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated individual with previous experience of supporting the delivery of Clinical research. This is an opportunity to join our Research and Development delivery team working on a range of study specialisms including Dementia, Mental Health, Sexual Health, and Physical Health.
This post is based at University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, but you willbe required to travel as required by the job role and as such a time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supporting hybrid working where appropriate.
Work Pattern: Usually Mon-Fri 9-5 but some flexibility may be required.
Main duties of the job
The role requires excellent organisational skills and meticulous approach to work. Main duties include the support and education of clinical staff to enhance the capacity and capability for research across the Trust, supporting the implementation of research protocols, and the identification, recruitment, and support and care of patients through the research journey. The role involves working closely with clinical services to understand what opportunities can be provided to patients and how the research study can be delivered within their service(s). The role is project management of the Research protocol, ensuring that the project is run time to target and line with the Research Protocol and applicable regulations. Collecting accurate data, management of tissue or other biological samples, carrying out clinical assessments, and document generation and control. As such a keen eye for detail is required.
Working both autonomously and within the Research Team to drive clinical research delivery performancefor Berkshire Healthcare. Flexibility between Mental Health, Dementia and Community based Portfolio studies is required to support the Trust to achieve targets and attain key standards against key performance indicators.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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Experience of delivery of clinical research in an NHS setting
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Excellent communication skills
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Excellent organisational skills
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Excellent IT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sarra Blackman on 07342 058725 or email: research@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Experience of delivery of clinical research in an NHS setting
-
Excellent communication skills
-
Excellent organisational skills
-
Excellent IT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sarra Blackman on 07342 058725 or email: research@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- For healthcare professionals - relevant professional qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse or Paramedic). For Clinical Research Practitioners - an undergraduate degree in a relevant healthcare subject
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Willing to undertake training
- Venepuncture skills or a willingness to undertake venepuncture training
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience working in a health or social care setting.
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection issues related to NHS research
- Experience of adhering to GCP/Informed consent/other obligatory regulations related to healthcare research
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of delivering clinical research in the NHSExperience of public speaking
- Experience of report writing
Desirable
- Understanding of research design, methodology and application to enable data collection
- Previous supervision experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to network within a wide and diverse community both clinical and research-orientated
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Proven ability to work confidently and autonomously
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to coordinate numerous research studies at once
- Ability to be compassionate, caring and respectful when interacting with patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to travel in a time efficient way to multiple sites across the operational area of the Trust
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- For healthcare professionals - relevant professional qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse or Paramedic). For Clinical Research Practitioners - an undergraduate degree in a relevant healthcare subject
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Willing to undertake training
- Venepuncture skills or a willingness to undertake venepuncture training
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience working in a health or social care setting.
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection issues related to NHS research
- Experience of adhering to GCP/Informed consent/other obligatory regulations related to healthcare research
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of delivering clinical research in the NHSExperience of public speaking
- Experience of report writing
Desirable
- Understanding of research design, methodology and application to enable data collection
- Previous supervision experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to network within a wide and diverse community both clinical and research-orientated
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Proven ability to work confidently and autonomously
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to coordinate numerous research studies at once
- Ability to be compassionate, caring and respectful when interacting with patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to travel in a time efficient way to multiple sites across the operational area of the Trust
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
