Cardiovascular Research Assistant Practitioner
Job overview
The post holder will be a key member of the clinical research team across the TVRA. They will work with the senior delivery team across specialties but, primarily located within Cardiovascular making a direct contribution to the successful conduct of their expanding research portfolio at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.They will also work within Cardiothoracic services and collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies and ensure that local, national and international research regulations are adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also be expected to develop knowledge and skills across clinical areas, assisting in the management and delivery of compassionate, high quality patient care within research by completing procedures and investigations according to study protocol as well as Trust and local policies.Procedures include identifying potential participants for recruitment, providing verbal and written information to explain the study, informed consent, monitoring the participants’ progress, and collecting and collating patient data. Procedures will also include clinical practices such as clinical assessment, venepuncture and performing ECG.
Part of the role will include administration duties, in regards to study set up, and data collection and uploads onto electronic databases, therefore, excellent IT skills are intrinsic to the role.
The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Standards. You will identify barriers to recruitment and work effectively with other staff groups to overcome these barriers. This is a diverse and demanding role which requires an enthusiastic and flexible individual.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Level 4- Apprenticeship level within a scientific/healthcare discipline with relevant experience of working within a research/clinical environment Or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject.
- A willingness to undergo personal development and further education and to acquire new skills and enhance existing skills.
- Foundation Degree in a relevant subject.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in managing complex information.
- Proven experience of working to deadlines.
- Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload.
- Experience of handling confidential data.
- Experience in phlebotomy/blood sample taking and conducting clinical examinations e.g. vital signs
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge and understanding of healthcare or research environment.
- Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice regulations.
- Computer literacy skills essential with broad knowledge of software programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Power Point and database management.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team within a healthcare or research environment.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply.If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.