The radiology research team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are looking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual who is keen to develop along the clinical research route. The radiology department currently manages an active research and audit portfolio and continues to expand our research capacity and capability. It is a very exciting time to join the Trust as we have initiated a research collaboration with an industry partner and will commence recruitment to several research projects exploring the role of technologies such as cone-beam CT in streamlining patient care pathways.
This post would provide a development opportunity for individuals wishing to gain experience in all aspects of research delivery and to broaden their current skill base within a supportive department. The post is funded for two years in the first instance but there is opportunity for extension of the role depending on funding/research activity. The department is keen to further educational opportunities, both formal and informal, and individuals are actively supported in this area. You will be expected to work across the hospital sites as required by the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be appointed to band 5 or 6 dependent on previous experience with the agreement that you will be upgraded to band 6 on completion of a set of objectives.
You will be a key part of our small team, contributing to the coordination of research activities and delivering research in terms of participant recruitment, image acquisition, data collection, and stakeholder engagement. Raising the profile of audit and research within the radiology service and wider Trust is also fundamental. Applicants must be innovative and adaptive with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload with limited supervision. With training, the role will involve supporting departmental audit and service evaluation, providing advice to colleagues, and the unique opportunity to participate in locally generated research.
Job responsibilities
* To act as a first point of contact within the department regarding audit and research issues.
* To contribute towards the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit.
* To contribute towards the development of departmental policies and protocols.
* To contribute to the set up and maintenance of study site files.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
* Awareness of the changing demands on the health service.
* Knowledge of current issues in health research.
* Knowledge of, or interest in, research projects.
* Knowledge of ethical and governance issues pertaining to research.
* Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching.
* Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes.
* Knowledge of relevant radiation safety regulations and relevant protocols.
Qualifications
* BSc Radiography or relevant health science degree.
* HCPC Registered.
* Evidence of continuous professional development appropriate to the post.
* Masters degree or evidence of recent postgraduate study in a health-related subject.
Experience
* Experience of working in a UK Imaging department.
* Experience of undertaking audit and evidence-based evaluation.
* Experience of complex clinical situations.
* Evidence of conducting audits within the NHS or equivalent organisation.
* Experience in the development of and/or participation in research projects.
* Evidence of contribution towards managing resources.
* Experience of writing for publication.
Personal Attributes
* Good team membership skills.
* Ability to work accurately and calmly and carry out concurrent activities.
* Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations maintaining confidentiality of patients and staff.
* Punctuality.
* Commitment and motivation.
* Respected member of an existing team.
* Professional in appearance and conduct.
* Ability to organise own workload and meet deadlines.
* Flexible and able to prioritise competing demands.
* Adaptable to a changing environment.
* Flexible according to the demands of the service.
Skills and Abilities
* Problem solving.
* Be able to critique current practice and protocols.
* Evidence of supervisory skills.
* Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to disseminate complex information to internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to collect and collate data.
* Ability to search and synthesise published data.
* Counselling skills.
* Familiarity with hospital information systems and relevant databases for analysis of data.
* Ability to formulate and present research reports in a variety of formats using scientific language (e.g., PowerPoint, poster, oral presentations, formal written reports).
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.
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