Associate Clinical Research Practitioner (XR05)
Job Summary
The SJUH Leeds Clinical Research Team is recruiting! The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the Early Phase Research portfolio is looking for a B5 Associate Clinical Research Practitioner.
It is a full-time post (1.0 WTE), with a temporary contract (12 months) due to a secondment period with the expectation to be extended. This post will be based at SJUH Clinical Research Facility, Bexley Wing.
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Early Phase Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: deliver Early Phase Clinical Research studies, facilitate patient care and clinical visits, and successfully communicate with the multidisciplinary teams required. In addition, the post holder will ensure that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are maintained, complying with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation.
The successful candidate will ensure that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated clinical research practitioner with experience coordinating clinical trials and a keen interest in research to work within Early Phase Research.
The post-holder will work closely with both junior and senior colleagues, as well as members of the MDT to deliver high-quality clinical care to patients during their participation in both interventional and observational studies. The post will cover both inpatient and outpatient settings with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.
The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
If you are interested in the post, we encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Expected Shortlisting Date: 07/02/2025
Planned Interview Date: 17/02/2025
About Us
Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.
Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.
Our Trust Values
* Patient-centred
* Collaborative
* Fair
* Accountable
* Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted: 14 January 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 year
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9298-DRI-0194
Job locations: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect care and associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in the department. They will assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate individualised care plans for clinical trial participants, providing patient-centred care and supporting clinical trial participants focusing on high-quality patient experience.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent, or able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post
* Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registered
Experience
Experience of clinical trials delivery and working in the NHS, facing patients.
Training
Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and teach relevant skills to other staff. Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary. Undertaking and maintaining International Conference of Harmonization Good Clinical Practice training is a requirement of the post.
Skills
* Literate and numerate
* Competent in written and verbal communication skills
* Competent in the use of information technology
* Able to organise and prioritise workload
* Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
* Maintain and advance clinical skills relevant to the clinical speciality
Knowledge
* Current issues in research delivery and in health care
* Basic understanding of research methodology
* Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work as part of a team, reliable and trustworthy
* Committed to working with people
* Demonstrates commitment to personal development
* Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated
* Flexible and adaptable
* Professional and patient-focused
* Courageous
Core Behaviours And Skills
* Ability to act professionally at all times
* Effective communication skills
* Effective numeracy skills
* Ability to organise self and others
* Teaching and assessing skills
* Team player
* Effective time management skills
* Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload
* Upholding reflective practice and maintaining excellent interpersonal skills
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