Physiotherapy Research Intern

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under supervision to provide assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients participating in a clinical research trial. To be able to independently provide very brief advice on lifestyle advice, including physical activity, smoking cessation and weight management.

2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS Ensuring all research enquiries are effectively managed by being successfully resolved or escalated to the Trial Coordinator within a prompt timescale Ensuring all relevant people are informed and an appropriate record is maintained Liaising and effectively communicating at all levels using written, oral and electronic methods Using tact and sensitivity to deal with difficult issues. Ensure that research participants are booked appropriately following recruitment into a clinical trial. To develop an appropriate, therapeutic relationship with patients built on good customer relations, an appreciation of cultural diversity and improving the patient experience. To clearly document and communicate any interventions in the relevant patient records and sign in accordance with local policy. To recognise and report changes in priorities of patient care and takes a proactive approach to responding to and reporting needs. Collate clinical data and check records for completeness, notifying the Service Manager immediately of any potential breaches, omissions or inconsistencies.

3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Participate and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This may require undertaking project work as directed, including obtaining information from the Internet or other sources and collating and reporting data in order to produce reports and spreadsheets.

4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES Manual handling will include the carrying of paperwork, equipment and files within the office and clincial environment; this may be required on a daily basis. To be aware of and ensure that all office and research resources are used efficiently.

5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING Report immediately to the screening management team any other observed errors, omissions, potential breaches or deviation from the agreed quality protocols.

6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES Establish an effective network with all team members and other disciplines within the service. To have experience working with complex NHS computer systems Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. To ensure accuracy and data integrity of statistical data.

7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Undertake and keep up to date with ICH GCP training. Have awareness of the research cycle Under supervision, be able to collect research data both quantitative and qualitative Under supervision, be able to analyse data Reflect upon learning through didactic learning opportunities, clinical supervision, application of practical research skills and experience of dissemination skills Understand the role of research and experience the day-to-day life of clinical academics gaining practical experience of 3D printing for health research

Person Specification

Student registration

Essential

• Currently registered as a student physiotherapist

Interest and motivation in research

Desirable

• Interest and motivation in research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hopsital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)