Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Research Practitioner to join our dynamic team at Scarborough Hospital, on a 12 month fixed-term contract. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials across the Trust, making a real impact on patient care and the future of healthcare.Reporting to the Trust Lead Research Nurse or Senior Research Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and clinical support, working hands-on on several portfolio studies.
This role offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop your skills in clinical research, and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Flexibility is key--you'll support colleagues across different research specialties and sites, including GP surgeries if required. A good understanding of clinical research and the legislation governing clinical trials is essential, as is a commitment to our Trust values: Kindness, Openness, and Excellence.
For the right candidate, this is a fantastic development opportunity--ideal for a current Clinical Trials Assistant, someone with similar experience, or anyone seeking an opportunity to work within research. You'll enjoy varied duties, professional growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to ground-breaking research.
Main duties of the job
Step into a role where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference in clinical research. You'll be at the centre of trial activity--maintaining essential study files and documentation, arranging appointments with patients, securing vital test results and medical records, and ensuring trial data is collated, submitted, and reported with precision. Your attention to detail will help drive the success of studies that shape the future of healthcare.
You'll also work hands-on alongside our Research Nurses and AHP's, providing vital clinical support. This includes screening potential participants, receiving consent, and actively recruiting individuals into studies--always matched to your skills and competence. Your contribution will be key to delivering a seamless and supportive experience for every research participant.
At least two years' experience in clinical research would be advantageous, and excellent communication skills are essential. You'll support and reassure patients--some of whom may be seriously ill or distressed--with sensitivity and professionalism. You'll also collaborate with staff at all levels across hospital departments, as well as sponsors, Research Network colleagues, and other NHS Trusts, building strong relationships that help research thrive.
About us
To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
If you wish to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your manager before submitting your application.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we havemade a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
If you wish to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your manager before submitting your application.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we havemade a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education,Qualifications
Essential
- Must possess GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrable recent relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials or NHS research
- Recent GCP training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Trust confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines)
- Experience of patient management systems i.e. eRecord and electronic data capture systems
- Evidence of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- 2 years minimum experience of working in a clinical research or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge and expertise regarding the mandatory standards required for conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP/Research Governance Framework/E.U. Directive/GDPR)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to co ordinate collection of data to agreed timescales
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to monitor and plan in advance own workload and prioritise according to the teams needs as well as the ability to balance conflicting workloads
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Person Specification
Education,Qualifications
Essential
- Must possess GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrable recent relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of any education related training programmes pertaining to clinical trials or NHS research
- Recent GCP training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Trust confidentiality procedures (Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines)
- Experience of patient management systems i.e. eRecord and electronic data capture systems
- Evidence of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- 2 years minimum experience of working in a clinical research or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge and expertise regarding the mandatory standards required for conduction/construction of clinical trials (to include GCP/Research Governance Framework/E.U. Directive/GDPR)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to co ordinate collection of data to agreed timescales
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to monitor and plan in advance own workload and prioritise according to the teams needs as well as the ability to balance conflicting workloads
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
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.
