Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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NIHR Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Centre
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Initial Fixed Term 7 months and will be extending with the funding.

The NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre-Cardiovascular Theme, based at Glenfield Hospital, is looking to appoint an experienced Assistant

Clinical Research Practitioner to work in their state of the art facility supporting the delivery of the cardiac surgery studies.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual who is committed to delivering a high quality of care in cardiac surgery
field. You will need to have good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. You will work alongside the Principle Investigator

Professor Gavin Murphy and the Research team to assist in the management of clinical research projects ensuring their smooth running & giving continued care & support for the cardiac surgery patients in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting cardiac surgery studies from set up through to the completion of the follow up phase and for
overseeing and/or managing single site studies as required. You will also be computer literate to be able to assist with data entry.

  • Please ensure you can demonstrate the criteria required for shortlisting*manage their own time and work with mínimal supervision. Organisational skills and the ability to work both on your own and as part of a team are
essential.

The post holder must have significant experience in a NHS band 3 role, or equivalent, in clinical research. Knowledge, understanding and
experience of the clinical research process, including ICH-GCP and research governance is a must.
The post requires flexibility and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Some weekend working
and evening work may be required.

The post holder will be expected to manage the day to day running of the research study under the support and guidance of the multidisciplinary
research team.
The post will involve liaison with all grades of staff in a multi-disciplinary department; therefore the ability to communicate clearly, calmly and
effectively with a broad range of people is important.

To develop and maintain constructive working relationship with muti-professional teams within the speciality. Have some responsibility for
ensuring good communication between all service providers within the speciality. Actively participate in local and national networking groups to
develop an expert level of knowledge in the speciality.


We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.

We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.


Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next

generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to


do


They are:

  • We focus on what matters most
  • We treat others how we would like to be treated
  • We are passionate and creative in our work
  • We do what we say we are going to do
  • We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about
giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust )

Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) are crucial to delivering clinical research that is transforming treatment in the NHS and the care we
receive.

CRPs bring a wealth of research knowledge and expertise to research delivery teams, working alongside nurses and others to deliver
safe, ethical and high quality clinical research care.


The post-holder will be responsible for supporting studies from set up through to the completion of the follow up phase and for overseeing and/or managing single site studies as required.

To support current research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for
reporting to regulatory bodies, by organising and managing study days.

To provide clinical support and supervision to patients in clinical trials such as the taking of informed consent, taking samples, performing tests
and physical measurements and preparing and maintaining study documentation, in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good ClinicalPractice.
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