Job summary
Are you interested in becoming a Research Assistant within Oncology Research?
Under the direction of the Senior Research Assistant (SRA), provide research clinical support for the coordination of trial related procedures for patients in a research study and provide guidance and support to the Research Healthcare Support Worker (RHSW).
Main duties of the job
This will include the administration processes associated with sample management and other clinical duties as directed by senior research staff. Other trial related duties will include data management, collecting, uploading and supporting resolution of data queries whilst working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP's).
This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job responsibilities
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
1. Identity Checks
2. Professional registration and qualification checks
3. Employment history and reference checks
4. Occupational Health clearance
5. Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
6. Right to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good level of general education (5 GCSEs grade A-C including English and Mathematics)
Desirable
* Venepuncture training or willingness to undertake
* Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment
* Knowledge and experience of using computerised data systems e.g. Excel/Access/Word/PowerPoint
* Experience of using databases including extracting data and accurate inputting.
Desirable
* Experience of working within a research environment
* Experience of working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations
* Experience of working within the NHS
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Ability to follow instructions e.g. lab manuals
Desirable
* Clinical skills
* Ability to meet deadlines in a busy work environment
Disposition
Essential
* Able to adapt to change
* Motivated
* Team player
Desirable
* Health & Safety awareness
* Calm disposition and work well under pressure
Training
Essential
* Evidence of a willingness to undertake further training for personal development and maintain up-to-date skills or further skills, e.g. PAS training, MAXIMS
* Mandatory training
Desirable
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Sunrise Centre
Truro
TR1 3LJ
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