Key working relationships The post holder will work closely with: Patients and carers Research staff at the University of Oxford Research staff within the OUHFT Ward and clinic staff at the OUHFT Chief and Principal Investigators, external research staff and administrators, and study sponsors, OUHFT Research and Development Office Knowledge, Training, and Education The post holder will: Acquire detailed knowledge of the study on which they are working Acquire a clear understanding of the study and will be able to provide a brief explanation of the research to clinicians and patients, and know where to find more information Be a positive role model in promoting the research profile with staff, patients and the public Attend meetings locally and nationally to acquire the necessary training for specific research activities, as required Maintain awareness of current relevant treatments and advances, and use this knowledge to maintain the highest standard of evidence based care for patients with illnesses relating to the research activity Maintain awareness of the current clinical pathway, audits and issues affecting patient care, and use this to identify any issues which could influence the conduct of research study Access medical records for research purposes Conduct a thorough literature search relevant to the research project and review the evidence to inform the study. With support, conduct qualitative interviews and analyse qualitative data With support, write papers reporting study results for peer reviewed journals. Undergo required training including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) equivalent, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) data collection techniques and analysis. Clinical Responsibility The post holder will be required to: Provide patients/family members with comprehensive complex information in an easily understandable way concerning clinical research to facilitate the process of informed consent/consultee opinion. This may include utilising translation and interpretation services and will require tact and careful judgement of understanding. Ensure that all patients are fully informed of the standard management as well as the research activity, the structure of the research, and the potential risks, benefits and side effects. Be sensitive to the emotional needs of patients, and their relatives, using tact and making judgments about appropriateness of approach for research projects. Provide support and advice to patients, relatives and staff before, during and after research activity, appreciating that they may need to understand further Ensure that patients are assured of the voluntary nature of any research participation and their right to refuse or withdraw at any point in the study Act as a patient advocate Co-ordinate study procedures to maximise patient comfort and wellbeing, communicating clearly with the necessary parties as required Collect data from medical records and complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) as required Work within the multi-disciplinary team, promoting individualised care for patients Maintain a confidential register of patients willing to be contacted in the future about research studies Ensure members of the research team fulfil study requirements in accordance with the research protocol and Good Clinical Practice Assist with administration of the study and storage of relevant documents. Prepare reports for the funders, papers for publication and present findings at a variety of meetings and conferences. Visit clinical ward areas to place wearable monitoring on patients, which may require occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions related to patient contact (e.g. contact with soiled wound dressings, etc.) Leadership and management The post holder will be required to: Liaise with designated staff within departments to ensure the smooth running of research study Record and report to all pertinent authorities any serious adverse events that occur whilst patients is involved in research activity Lead the interviewing arm of the study, including conducting qualitative interviews which require processing of complex data, considering responses during the interviews and formulating follow-up questions, and complex analysis of the data requiring frequent periods of prolonged concentration. Follow standard operating procedures to signpost interview participants to support if they become upset or distressed during interviews. Work at all times to regulations described in ICH, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and to the current research governance regulations in the OUH trust Liaise with external investigators as necessary Work with the R and D staff as appropriate Present findings at a variety of meetings and conferences. Liaise with PPI representatives.