Job summary The Assistant Research Practitioner will work collaboratively within a team of Research Nurses and Practitioners working on NIHR portfolio, commercial and academic studies within a flexible research workforce to ensure a seamless care for research participants at the trust covering a 24 hour 7 day service. The Assistance Research Practitioner will communicate with patients and relatives in regard to research participation under the supervision and guidance of the research nurse team. The post holder will assist in the collection and management of data and assist in the timely reporting of information to the relevant bodies. Flexibility is essential as the post holder may work in numerous clinical areas across the trust which will be determined by the research study workload and activity. The post holder adheres to departmental, hospital and National Institute for Health Research policies, established health professional procedures and practices. Main duties of the job 1. The Assistance Research Practitioner will assist with programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research subjects for all research studies and act as a lead for observational studies as appropriate in accordance with the protocol and International Conference on Harmonisation of technical requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for human use (ICH) God Clinical Practice Standards. 2. The Assistant research Practitioner will assist the team in the implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principle Investigators. 3. The Assistant Research Practitioner will contribute to appropriate data collection systems for patient data and monitoring data., in accordance with the research protocol. 4. The Assistance Research Practitioner will maintain good liaison with research subjects using excellent communication skills by telephone or face to face, in either hospital or community settings, keeping documented evidence of the same. 5. The Assistance Research Practitioner collaborates with Investigators, Regulatory bodies and ancillary departments. About us 1. To have a good knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by ICH Good Clinical Practice Training. 2. To work within professional guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, confidentiality, accountability and scope of professional practice. 3. To provide a high standard of evidence-based care to patients whilst attending patients in the community and within the hospital. 4. To work as part of the research nurse team with a flexible approach to workload schedules. 5. To facilitate effective communication, written, verbal, electronic. 6. To ack as the patients advocate. 7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and care to the patients. 8. To have strong interpersonal communication skills, having the ability to communicate with empathy in potentially sensitive, controversial situations with patients who have given written consent to participate in the clinical trial to become research subjects. 9. Actively seeks to promote health by providing evidence-based information in a sensitive empathetic manner. 10. To have a personal duty of care in relation to the care and working knowledge of equipment required for the research study. 11. To maintain accurate records in line with professional guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic systems. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 382-R&D07-24 Job locations Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Whinney Heys Road Blackpool FY8 3NR Job description Job responsibilities 1. To share knowledge with multidisciplinary teams in primary, secondary care and voluntary sectors. 2. To participate and be aware of current trends and developments within research and innovation. 3. To participate in research initiatives. 4. To maintain a continuing practice development plan and provide evidence of the same. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To share knowledge with multidisciplinary teams in primary, secondary care and voluntary sectors. 2. To participate and be aware of current trends and developments within research and innovation. 3. To participate in research initiatives. 4. To maintain a continuing practice development plan and provide evidence of the same. Person Specification Educational Essential Minimum of 2 years working in a clinical/ research setting. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. GCSE minimum grade C or equivalent in Maths and English. Desirable Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Experience and Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills. Clinical skills to include, venepuncture / ECGs. Evidence of recent appropriate training and application in the work setting. Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others. Skills and Ability Essential Ability to document accurately and concise. Demonstrates a collaborative working style. Confident / competent with IT. Good organisational skills. Ability to work unsocial hours. Ability and willingness to work flexibly as part of the research nurse team covering various clinical specialities. Desirable Experience of running clinics Person Specification Educational Essential Minimum of 2 years working in a clinical/ research setting. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. GCSE minimum grade C or equivalent in Maths and English. Desirable Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Experience and Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills. Clinical skills to include, venepuncture / ECGs. Evidence of recent appropriate training and application in the work setting. Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others. Skills and Ability Essential Ability to document accurately and concise. Demonstrates a collaborative working style. Confident / competent with IT. Good organisational skills. Ability to work unsocial hours. Ability and willingness to work flexibly as part of the research nurse team covering various clinical specialities. Desirable Experience of running clinics 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Whinney Heys Road Blackpool FY8 3NR Employer's website https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)