Clinical Research Practitioner - London, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Main duties of the job:

The post-holder will support the assessment and management of the research pathway for patients participating in clinical trials. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

You will work with the clinical trials team (s) and the wider multi-disciplinary team(s) in the management of clinical trials patients.

The post holder may be expected to work flexibly across other clinical specialties within the Trust.


Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.


Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top


Detailed job description and main responsibilities:


Responsibilities will include performing observations, assisting in identifying and recruiting participants to clinical trials, managing sample collection including phlebotomy and processing of clinical trial samples, creation and maintenance of files for clinical trials, assisting in clinical trial data entry and maintenance of databases of trial activity.


Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


Person specification:


Education and professional qualifications:


Essential criteria:


  • Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices; acquired, NVQ4 or NVQ
  • Training towards higher diploma/degree level, or equivalent through courses, experience.

World Class Values:


Essential criteria:


  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience:


Essential criteria:


  • Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
  • Experience of acting as a patient advocate
  • Clinical research experience
  • Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation or willingness to obtain

Desirable criteria:


  • Experience in delivering evidence based practice
  • Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner

Skills and aptitudes:


Essential criteria:


  • Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
  • Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Computer literacy

Desirable criteria:


  • Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Personal Qualities & Attributes:


Essential criteria:


  • Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research
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    EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

  • The Trust uses
    electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.


Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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