Job summary
The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Team is recruiting!
The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the Reproductive Health and Childbirth research portfolio is looking for a Senior CTA. (as per JD title)
It is a full time post (1.0 WTE), with a temporary contract (18 month contract due to specific funding). This post will be based across both SJUH and LGI sites.
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: (Day to day running of the Generation Study including managing referrals and recruitment of participants, sample handing including taking heel prick blood samples from babies, and database management). In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required.
If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Reproductive Health and Childbirth team.
You will work with the lead midwife for the Generation Study to ensure smooth day to day running. This will include recruiting/consenting (contacting patient self-referrals as well as approaching inpatients and pregnant people in clinics to discuss/offer the study), offering and performing heel prick blood samples from babies (training will be given for this specific clinical task), collection and logging of samples, liaising with maternity staff to ensure cord samples are taken. You will need to possess good IT skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. It is essential that you have good organisation, time management and communication skills. You must be comfortable working in both clinical and office environments. The role will also require you to work across both LGI and SJUH sites. In addition to the Generation Study, you will be expected to work as part of the team to help with other studies in the team portfolio as required. You must always work within the confines of Good Clinical Practice, and are aware of the importance of ensuring informed consent and prioritising the safety of patients.
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.
We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical research within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust under the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/researcher. The post-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with ICH-GCP practice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/researcher and will liaise with all internal and external parties involved in the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The post-holder will assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials management including costings.
The post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the research study and be able to work without supervision in some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the informed consent process with patients as appropriate and following specific training, and administer the necessary paperwork while maintaining a clear audit trail. You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research database and departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is accurate and up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as taking clinical observations, venepuncture, taking electrocardiography (ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications:
* Literate and numerate
* Good standard of education to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience:
* Previous administrative experience
* Clinical trials experience
* Experience working in the NHS having contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting
* Informed consent experience (desirable)
Training:
* Willing to undergo training as required
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Disposition/Attitude:
* Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Committed to working with people
* Good communicator
* Able to work on own using own initiative
Practical Skills:
* Good interpersonal skills
* Excellent IT skills
* Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
* Ability to pay attention to detail
* Time management skills
* Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture or taking ECGs (desirable but not essential)
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
* Patient-centred
* Collaborative
* Fair
* Accountable
* Empowered
CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
* Motivated
* Professional attitude and behaviour
* Able to adapt to service led changes
* Flexible approach to working practices and duties
* Able to work on own or as part of a team
* Attention to detail
* Time management skills
* Able to use own initiative
* Excellent IT skills
* Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels
* Reliable, trustworthy and honest approach to work and colleagues
* Fair approach when dealing with colleagues and teams
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The post holder will have an understanding of the principles of clinical research and be expected to develop a working knowledge of clinical research. The post holder will have the ability to comply with ICH GCP guidelines for clinical research as well as the LTH Trust guidelines and policies. The post holder will be familiar with the process of clinical trials and be willing to undergo further training as required to gain the knowledge shortly after entering the post.
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.
Employer details
Employer name:
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address:
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website: #J-18808-Ljbffr