Clinical Research Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Assistant
Department: Research & Development
Band 3 £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is an exciting opportunity for applicants with patient facing experience and clinical experience with a minimum of 2 A-Levels/NVQ level 3 or equivalent to work within a busy research department with a portfolio of studies and clinical trials covering a range of conditions.These are NIHR supported studies both commercial and non-commercial.
The post holders may be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the study and be able to work without supervision in some areas. Prior experience is desirable though not essential. The post holders will learn about all aspects of clinical research with a focus on data and documentation and patient care including communication, obtaining, and processing biological samples and organising appointments and investigations.
The position will cover several specialties from Emergency Medicine to Cardiology, Orthopaedics, MSK, Dermatology etc.
This is a clinical role
For an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Parkin (Research Nurse) Telephone: 01908997609Interview date: 8th October 2024
The post holder will provide assistance in all aspects of administration of clinical trial delivery and carry out allocated tasks that are relatedto the delivery of and dayto day running of clinical trials.
'They embrace opportunities to demonstrate initiative within their roles, with an impressive 83.2% seizing such chances to drive improvements in their work areas.'(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Administration
Recording of clinical trial data onto case report forms (paper or electronic), checking for missing data and liaising with the research nurse to ensure that appropriate tests are carried out as per protocol requirements.
Take action to obtain, or correct missing data (resolve data queries) while maintaining confidentiality and retrospectively gather information on previously treated patients.
Research practice
To deal sensitively and in a professional manner with patients in person and on the telephone when dealing with queries and booking appointments.
To adhere to the recommendations for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the clinical area.
Professional Development
To participate in the Trust’s Individual Performance Review process and demonstrate commitment to on-going professional development by working towards the objectives agreed within an annual Personal Development Plan.
General
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024