A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Interview will be held on 13th May 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced,organisedand enthusiastic ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSE, OR CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTITIONER to join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as aSenior(band 6)research practitionerinthe Research and Development Team.This is a fixed term position for 12 months. Please note that individuals witha number ofyears continuous NHS service should approach us for discussion around the fixed term nature of the position.
Berkshire Healthcare is one of the most research active Mental Health and Community Trusts in the country. Applications will be accepted fromexperiencedAllied Health Professions, Nursing, or Clinical Research Practitioners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, motivated individual withpreviousexperience ofsupporting the delivery of Clinicalresearch. This is an opportunity to joinour Researchand Development delivery team working on a range ofstudyspecialisms including Dementia, Mental Health, Sexual Health, and Physical Health.
This post is based at University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, but you will be requiredto travel as required by the job role and as such a time efficient mode of transportation is essential. Currently the Trust is supportinghybridworking whereappropriate.
WorkPattern:Usually Mon-Fri 9-5 but some flexibility may berequired.
The role requires excellent organisational skills and meticulous approach to work. Main duties include thesupport and education of clinical staffto enhance thecapacityand capability for researchacross the Trust, supporting theimplementation of research protocols,and theidentification, recruitment, and supportand careof patients through the researchjourney.The role involvesworking closely with clinical services to understand what opportunities can be provided to patients and how the research study can bedelivered within their service(s). The roleis project management of the Research protocol, ensuring that the project is run time to targetand line with the Research Protocol and applicable regulations.Collectingaccuratedata, management of tissue or other biological samples, carrying out clinical assessments,anddocument generation and control.As such a keen eye for detail is required.
Working both autonomously and within the Research Team to drive clinical research delivery performance for Berkshire Healthcare. Flexibility between Mental Health, Dementia and Community based Portfolio studies isrequiredto support the Trust to achievetargets andattainkey standards againstkey performance indicators.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
1. Experience ofdeliveryofclinicalresearchin an NHS setting
1. Excellent communication skills
1. Excellent organisational skills
1. ExcellentIT skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Sarra Blackmanon07342 058725or email:research@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Sunday 20 Apr 2025
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