Research Clinician (Mental Health including Older Adults)

o Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills

Main Duties & Responsibilities Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions andfollow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research. Provide complex research related information to research participants and, ifapplicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the researchstudy or carrying out a research procedure.AFC 03/01/18 JME-451-17 Research Clinician Band 6 Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions asappropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation anddelegation skills To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer,responding and reporting appropriately. To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverseand serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carersat all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, bothverbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibilityof the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitmentinformation for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of casereport forms and quality assurance of test kits To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriatedeadlines and targets set. Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required perresearch visit. Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staffand services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices andlegislation; and to adhere to them. Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocess

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

Education / Qualifications

Desirable: - ICH GCP training; - Formal Research Training (including as part of degree course)

Experience

Essential: - Experience working in an NHS or healthcare environment with service user contact

Desirable: - Previous research experience

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework

Skills and Abilities

Work Related Circumstances