Job summary This role will start after July 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent organisational, time management and communication skills to work as an Assistant Research Practitioner. The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team is essential. Previous experience of clinical research delivery is desirable but not essential however excellent IT skills are essential. Based within the Cardiology speciality, the successful candidate will lead and coordinate the administrative aspects of the role that relate particularly to the management of participant data and biological samples. The post holder is expected to coordinate a limited number of non-complex, non-interventional studies as and when these are available, with senior support, alongside supporting the research team with a variety of more complex clinical trials. The post is based on the Lincoln County Hospital site. Main duties of the job This job role particularly provides opportunities to develop, gain experience and knowledge within Cardiology setting also supporting other trials within the research delivery team. We have lots of training available and an induction programme will be offered to ensure staff build confidence and skill within the role. Specific tasks will be: Completion of trial forms and prompt data entry into the online databases Coordinating smooth running of lab processes, managing the processing of lab samples and the vendors associated with each trial Venepuncture Arranging and attendingclinic visits and other patient appointments Being a point of contact for trial participants Responding to enquiries from potential participants Assisting the setup of clinical trials non-complex trials Working with Commercial sponsors on trials with demanding time lines Supporting Principle Investigators in the screening and recruitment of potential patients by using clinical data, direct clinic screening and interacting with the Multidisciplinary team Obtaining informed consent from participants were appropriate once consent training is completed Experience of the above procedures would be an advantage, but the post-holder will be joining an experienced team and full training will be given About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience Yearly Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-2094-24 Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great research team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great research team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational) Essential Degree or evidence of working at degree level GCSE Grade 4 or above as minimum in 3 or more subjects, must include English, Science and Mathematics. Equivalent or higher level qualifications are acceptable Desirable ICH GCP Course Clinical Research Practitioner Qualification Willing to undertake Clinical Research Practitioner Qualification Previous Experience (Nature & Level) Essential Experience of working collaboratively within a team Ability to evidence experience of complex data management utilising various online platforms Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR Evidence use of high level skills to prioritise complex tasks Desirable Knowledge or experience of local, national or international research being undertaken Experience working within a research delivery team delivering NIHR Portfolio studies Experience within a laboratory environment processing patient samples Recent NHS experience Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Excellent inter-personal and communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Ability to prioritise and balance workload Ability to carry out venepuncture or willingness to undertake training Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence Desirable Currently using various online data collection platforms Currently using various NHS electronic systems Undertaking clinical measurements and recording of vital signs Ability to undertake venepuncture Specific Requirements Essential Willingness to develop and learn new skills, embracing learning opportunities Willing to travel to other trust sites on limited occasions Person Specification Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational) Essential Degree or evidence of working at degree level GCSE Grade 4 or above as minimum in 3 or more subjects, must include English, Science and Mathematics. Equivalent or higher level qualifications are acceptable Desirable ICH GCP Course Clinical Research Practitioner Qualification Willing to undertake Clinical Research Practitioner Qualification Previous Experience (Nature & Level) Essential Experience of working collaboratively within a team Ability to evidence experience of complex data management utilising various online platforms Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR Evidence use of high level skills to prioritise complex tasks Desirable Knowledge or experience of local, national or international research being undertaken Experience working within a research delivery team delivering NIHR Portfolio studies Experience within a laboratory environment processing patient samples Recent NHS experience Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Excellent inter-personal and communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Ability to prioritise and balance workload Ability to carry out venepuncture or willingness to undertake training Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence Desirable Currently using various online data collection platforms Currently using various NHS electronic systems Undertaking clinical measurements and recording of vital signs Ability to undertake venepuncture Specific Requirements Essential Willingness to develop and learn new skills, embracing learning opportunities Willing to travel to other trust sites on limited occasions 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). 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). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)