Research Assistant Practitioner

Job overview

If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Clinical Research delivery Assistant Practitioner in Team CARES (Cardiac, Anaesthetics, Respiratory,Surgery and Stroke Research) within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with access to training and professional development and offer a full induction programme with ongoing mentoring. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients' lives.

For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact: Lorraine Madziva or Memory Mwadeyi

01752 432644

• Responsible for delivering effective, specialised, high quality nursing care, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently;
• Works under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner;
• Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies;
• Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively;
• Undertakes training, assessment and facilitation of peers and other staff as required;
• To support Registered Practitioners in their duties and contribute to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi – Disciplinary Team;
• To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors;
• To undertake rotational work within the department as / if required.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Working for our organisation

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate nursing care, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients;
• Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner;
• Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care;
• Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others;
• Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning;
• Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices;
• Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies;
• Adhering to COSHH regulations;
• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors;
• Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

1. Assist in the clinical care of research participants within the relevant specialty in accordance with the specifications of each research study.
2. With training and support, screen and identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records, screening clinics, visiting wards and outpatients and using Trust

1. Be responsible for the safe and accurate collection of research data through clinical procedures such as venepuncture, history taking, standard observations (height, weight, BP, RR, HR, oxygen saturations,

1. With regard to the above clinical duties, assist in the monitoring of treatment toxicity/side effects by reporting any abnormal values to a senior member of the team.
2. Centrifuge, process track and ship samples in line with protocol requirements including handling dry ice following training.
3. Record information relating to a patient’s previous medical history and current medication regimens following appropriate training, escalating any changes for review by a senior colleague.
4. Follow the process for receiving informed consent on a limited range of research studies as deemed appropriate and following specific training. This may require discussion of complex, sensitive information and

1. Ensure accurate patient trial documentation, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients’ medical notes in a timely manner.
2. Refer to other members of the MDT as required in order to provide optimal care of the participant.
3. Proactively seek feedback from participants and their families during their research involvement.
4. Ensure the environment is suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity and diversity.
5. Contribute to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement activities across the department.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience (Level 3 or Level 4);
• Computer literate
• Numeracy and literacy qualifications e.g. GCSE or ‘O’ level grade C, CSE grade 1, adult numeracy and literacy or key skills level 2 or achievement at Level 1 in Skills for Health numeracy and literacy as part of the recruitment process
• Foundation Degree / QCF L5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners
• Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, or other covering informed consent)
• Local Research competency pack completed

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics.

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical area;
• Proven evidence of recent, on-going continuing professional development.
• Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
• Pertinent clinical skills including venepuncture or willingness to undertake
• Computer literacy including ability to work with databases
• Ability to collect accurate clinical measures including standard observations (BP,HR,RR, SPO2 Temp, height, weight, blood sugar)
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice

Aptitude & Abilities

• Effective communication skills, demonstrating fluency, clarity and ability to engage at all levels
• Effective influencing skills

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.

If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.

We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details

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We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles.

In line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust’s Medical Workforce team.

We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to the Trust or Trust employees by any other means than the official route above. Where this is not observed the Trust reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee.

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