Agile Research Delivery Team Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner

• The East Midlands RRDN Agile Research Delivery Team Clinical Research Practitioner will be responsible for the collection, recording and maintenance of data for patients on NIHR portfolio studies.
• The post holder will support current portfolio research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies.
• The individual will provide clinical support to patients in clinical trials; such as taking samples, performing tests and physical measurements in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice.
• A key responsibility of the role will be to support research across the network and to take responsibility for the coordination and facilitation of concurrent research studies.
• The post holder will ensure compliance within the network and NHS trusts' policies on data protection, confidentiality and security.
• The role will provide clinical research practitioner support to various clinical specialties conducting research in NHS organisations, as well as public health, community and social care settings, across the East Midlands RRDN region.
• We are proud to be at the forefront of health and social care research delivery in the East Midlands, working with partner organisations operating in a broad range of settings across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.
• Hosted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, our model incorporates a number of different roles to enable us to drive clinical research delivery performance, and to ensure that research is championed across every level of health and care.

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

Essential

• Developing knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Developing knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including some experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health or care setting.
• Demonstrable experience of data management/administration - preferably in a health or care setting.
• Computer literate with some experience of the use of Web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google Hub applications.
• An understanding of confidentiality issues.

Desirable

• Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
• Knowledge of case note tracking, computerised patient administrative systems.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Essential

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to undertake professional development as required.
• Ability to travel for work
• Current driving licence

Essential

• Enthusiastic
• Respectful of others.
• Adaptable/flexible approach to work. Willing to learn.
• Professional manner.
• Calm under pressure.
• Team player.
• Assertive.
• Facilitative, patient and helpful, to be a proactive role model.
• Commitment to learning and a growth mindset.
• Integrity.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively, seeking support when required.