Senior Community Health Practitioner

1 month ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Coordinator to join the Research team within Ophthalmology, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary as well as working collaboratively within the Trusts R& I departments.


This is a unique opportunity to join our team of staff who manage the care of patients taking part in Clinical research studies. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic candidate with previous experience in Ophthalmology Clinical Research. The successful candidate will Coordinate, support, and manage Ophthalmology research projects, as well as associated specialty projects that require Ophthalmology assistance.


The post holder will provide specialist research knowledge, expertise and research portfolio management, ensuring that studies are led safely, efficiently while meeting local and national performance targets.
As part of our team of specialist staff, coordinate the whole study process, from patient identification, recruitment and treatments, to follow up care, for Clinical and commercial research studies.
The day to day management of junior members of the team will also be expected, as well as forging links and structure to the wider Research community both within UHL, and outside of the Hospital with all levels in all departments to set up and deliver studies efficiently.
Analyse data from human factors usability studies and clinician expert reviews and prepare formal written reports.
high-quality care for all,
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.


This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.


About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:


Providing research support to various clinical specialities within Ophthalmology that are conducting research at UHL.
In addition to clinic/patient based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, adherence to good clinical practice and research governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
Provide clinical and laboratory based support and expertise in commercial and non-commercial research projects.
Support the Research lead and wider team in implementing Standard Operating Procedures, local guidance and other procedures based on national operating guidelines and current legislation by effectively communicating the purpose of the procedures and any changes to all staff involved with the Capacity and Capability Assessment processes for studies based in the Trust.
Support the Ophthalmology research lead with ensuring that all research studies are and continue to be properly resourced and conducted according to applicable regulations.
To assist with the retrieval of activity based income as per contract.

Training & Qualifications
Science, research, healthcare) or equivalent experience.


Professional knowledge of clinical research
Project management qualification

Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience of using statistical and/or qualitative software packages


Planning and organisation
Project management experience.


Ability to travel between sites and out to the alliance is essential

Flexible approach to meet the needs of the department.


Experience of data collection and analysis.


Experience of undertaking or planning clinical trials
Experience of working on a portfolio of research studies within the NHS, both commercial and non-commercial
Previous experience of undertaking and an understanding of Ophthalmology research
Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS

Previous experience at Band 5
At least 3 years' experience of managing multiple projects
Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust



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