Job summary
Would you like to take join a successful multi-disciplinary team and help drive the delivery of world class health research to improve people's lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen within Norfolk Community Health and Care Trust for an AHP to join the community research team based in Norwich. We are searching for an enthusiastic and dynamic AHP interested in working in the field of clinical research. You will work with research study teams and clinicians within NCHC and outside of the region to ensure efficient set up and delivery of a portfolio of studies to time and target. Although this post is advertised as a band 6 post we are also open to applications to a band 5 development post and fixed term and secondment requests will also be considered. Self development is important for this role and training is readily available to the successful applicant. If you have research experience or a passion for research and would like a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and expertise, this could be the role for you!
Main duties of the job
The primary role of this Practitioner is to lead on the day-to-day running of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies , in the area of Therapy.
Primarily, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that research participants' recruitment procedures, treatments, assessments, follow-ups and data collections are delivered according to the approved research protocols. This will involve close liaison with research teams, including study sponsors, Trust services and Research & Development to set-up and deliver research studies across Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust.
The post-holder will be expected to assist in local research set-up and confidently promote research amongst clinicians, service users, carers and the wider NHS.
About us
This post offers the opportunity to develop clinical research skills, and to be part of a growing research community. Continuous professional development is seen as a priority at NCHC . The Trust achieved outstanding in its last CQC assessments and has worked consistently to provide support for its staff with key initiatives such as freedom to speak out champions, well-being support and equality and diversity initiatives.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Recruitment and follow up care of all research participants involved in OT projects
- To work to ICH GCP standards in the conduct of research
- Work with multiple external stakeholders, Sponsors, other Trusts across the Clinical Research Network Eastern, service-users, service staff, CRN Eastern teams, Research Governance offices
- Contribute to the training and supervision of other clinicians and those new to research
- Contribute to service development and improvements
- Deliver on NIHR portfolio studies
- Autonomous management of workload
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Recruitment and follow up care of all research participants involved in OT projects
- To work to ICH GCP standards in the conduct of research
- Work with multiple external stakeholders, Sponsors, other Trusts across the Clinical Research Network Eastern, service-users, service staff, CRN Eastern teams, Research Governance offices
- Contribute to the training and supervision of other clinicians and those new to research
- Contribute to service development and improvements
- Deliver on NIHR portfolio studies
- Autonomous management of workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course
- Experience of working in Primary/Community care setting
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained
Knowledge, skills and ability
Essential
- Evidence of working at a relevant level
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Evidence of previous community experience
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to disseminate complex information to a wide variety of audiences
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Ability to form a quick rapport with research participants and research study team
Desirable
- Experience in community led research
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Knowledge of research delivery
Other
Essential
- Be able to: kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments, manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg, manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course
- Experience of working in Primary/Community care setting
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained
Knowledge, skills and ability
Essential
- Evidence of working at a relevant level
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Evidence of previous community experience
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to disseminate complex information to a wide variety of audiences
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Ability to form a quick rapport with research participants and research study team
Desirable
- Experience in community led research
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Knowledge of research delivery
Other
Essential
- Be able to: kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments, manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg, manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
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).
